Before brewing Yunnan white tea, after the water boils, do not rush to Brew it. First, use boiling water to carefully Rinse the Gaiwan and Teaware to remove any odors and raise the temperature of the gaiwan, which is especially necessary in winter. After warming the cups, quickly discard the water.

The Brewing Methods for Yunnan White Tea

1. Dry Brewing Method

In brewing Yunnan white tea, all the tea liquor should be poured out after each infusion, leaving no residue. This method allows us to observe changes in the water-tea interaction and the tea's durability. This brewing technique ensures the aroma of the white tea, preventing over-steeping that can lead to excessive bitterness or astringency.

2. Root-Left Brewing Method

The root-left brewing method, similar to steeping, is well-suited for new white teas, effectively showcasing their characteristics while allowing ample time for the flavors to develop gradually, achieving what we call “matured tea with a warm fragrance.”

3. Cooking Brewing Method

The cooking brewing method is suitable for aged white teas. When using glassware to cook white tea, you can observe the tea floating as the water boils, gradually releasing its color. The cooked white tea has a rich and lingering aroma that fills the entire room when brewed to a certain degree.

4. Glass Cup Brewing

White tea can also be brewed in a glass cup, which is convenient for office workers and travelers. Prepare a 300ml glass cup, as its small size allows for longer steeping times. Therefore, about 2-3g of white tea is sufficient for this method.

Yunnan large-leaf varietals contain abundant substances. However, due to the simple processing methods used in white tea production, which do not involve breaking the cell walls of the leaves, the release of caffeine, polyphenols, and other active compounds is relatively slow, resulting in minimal bitterness and astringency.

This makes the tea's flavor profile appealing to a broad audience. Additionally, it has excellent durability, with a relatively balanced taste that remains consistent through multiple infusions, each cup offering a pleasant and fragrant experience that can even improve with each subsequent brew.