Typically, the method of brewing raw Pu'er Tea: Pour 7 grams of raw Pu'er tea into a Teapot or Gaiwan, and then pour in 100 milliliters of boiling water. First wash the tea, to clean off any impurities and foreign matter on the surface of the Pu'er tea, allowing its true flavor to be fully released. Then pour in boiling water again, and the tea can be quickly ready for serving. Pour the tea soup into a pitcher, then distribute it evenly into tasting cups. First, smell its aroma, observe its color, and then drink.

How to Drink Raw Pu'er Tea Cake

I. Breaking the Tea Cake

The basic principle of breaking the tea cake is to ensure your own safety while trying not to damage the integrity of the tea pieces. Prepare tools such as a tea needle or tea knife, first open the packaged tea cake, and insert the tea knife from the edge of the cake. Apply some force, pushing the tea knife further into the cake so that it does not become too scattered. Push up to break off a piece. Then use the same method along the natural seams of the tea cake to break off another layer.

II. Amount of Tea Used

The amount of tea used depends on the size of the teapot and personal taste. It's not just about following the general rule of using one-third to one-half of the pot's capacity. Initially, you can follow this ratio but then gradually adjust according to your own preference.

III. Waking the Tea

If the Pu'er tea cake has been stored for a long time, the tea may not show its best side. At this point, we need to wake up the tea. This stage is the most susceptible to contamination, so take care that there are no odors in the environment, and avoid direct sunlight or prolonged exposure to light. Covering the tea with a sheet of white paper can effectively mitigate these conditions.

IV. Brewing the Tea

When brewing tea, the water temperature for raw and aged teas differs significantly. For aged cakes, use boiling water, whereas for newer raw cakes, the water temperature can be lower. After aging, the first infusion is usually discarded (also referred to as washing or waking the tea). Starting from the second infusion, the tea can be consumed. The Steeping time for Pu'er tea should not be too long; 30 seconds to one minute after pouring in boiling water is generally sufficient. You can also pour the tea into a larger vessel to store and drink from when desired, or directly serve it into smaller cups for savoring.

Basic Steps for Drinking Raw Pu'er Tea Cake:

1. Prepare the Utensils: Get the tea utensils and Pu'er tea ready.

2. Warm the Utensils: Fill the tea utensils with boiling water to warm them and clean them at the same time.

3. Add the Tea: Place the Pu'er tea into the teapot.

4. Rinse the Tea: Pour boiling water into the teapot and quickly discard it to wake the tea (use slightly cooler water for raw tea).

5. Brew the Tea: Adjust the brewing time according to your preference.

6. Serve the Tea: Pour the tea from the teapot into a pitcher to ensure an even concentration, then distribute it evenly into small cups for drinking.