Black Tea is a very common type of tea beverage, known for its sweet and rich flavor, bright red liquor, and more importantly, its ability to prevent tooth decay, regulate digestion, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol, making it highly popular among tea enthusiasts. However, the method of brewing black tea is crucial. Below, let's explore how to brew black tea.

1. The best water to use for brewing black tea is spring water; avoid tap water or water that has been boiled twice, as these do not help bring out the aroma of the black tea. After preparing the water, pour cold water into the kettle to boil. Once the water boils, pour it into the teaware to warm it up, increasing the temperature of the teaware and helping to release the aroma of the black tea.

2. Place about 3-5 grams of black tea in the Cup. If you prefer stronger tea, you can add a bit more. Then, slowly pour boiling water over the tea in the cup. By boiling water, we mean water that has been boiling for about half a minute, at which point small coin-sized bubbles appear, making it the most suitable time to brew black tea.
3. Do not drink the first infusion of black tea; instead, discard it. This is known as washing the tea, as during fermentation, the tea may absorb some dust and impurities. The purpose of this first infusion is to rinse off any impurities from the leaves. Do not steep the first infusion for too long—about five seconds is sufficient, as longer Steeping times can extract too many of the active compounds from the leaves.
4. Continue to pour in boiling water, filling the cup about seven-tenths full. After pouring in the hot water, wait quietly for about two minutes, which is when the tea is generally ready to be served. You can strain the tea into a cup; wide-mouth cups are better for enjoying the fragrance of black tea. If you do not like plain tea, you can add milk or Sugar to your black tea. Feel free to add extra milk according to your taste, which will impart a rich milky aroma.