Pu'er Raw Tea brewing Method and Process

1. Prepare the Tea Ware

As the saying goes: “The Teaware is the father of tea,” choosing suitable teaware is the foundational condition for brewing a good cup of Pu'er tea.

2. Prepare the Tea

Take out a complete tea cake, open the wrapping paper, use a tea needle to pry off some tea leaves, and place them on a balance to weigh 7-8 grams of tea leaves.

3. Warm the Teaware

Warm the teaware with boiling water. Warming the cups primarily increases the surface temperature of the teaware, laying the groundwork for subsequent brewing and helping to stimulate the tea's aroma.

4. Awaken the Tea

This serves three purposes: one, to rinse off any floating dust on the tea; two, to awaken the tea, which helps it fully expand; and three, to maintain hygiene, making the process visually more appealing. The awakening process typically involves Steeping for 3-5 seconds before discarding the liquid. If more tea is used, the steeping time should be even shorter.

5. Pour Out the Tea Infusion

Based on the capacity of the Gaiwan, add an appropriate amount of water. When pouring out the tea infusion, slightly tilt the fair cup with your left hand to prevent any side leakage and keep the tea setting clean.

6. Brew the Tea

Brewing tea involves three key factors: water temperature, quantity of tea, and steeping time. For brewing Pu'er raw tea, water heated to between 93-100 degrees Celsius is generally used. Typically, we use targeted pouring, and after steeping for approximately 5-15 seconds, the tea can be poured out. The exact pouring time can be adjusted according to personal taste.

7. Enjoy the Tea

Good tea is meant to be shared, so pour it into tasting cups. As the saying goes: “A full cup of liquor shows respect, while a full cup of tea is disrespectful,” filling the cups about seven-eighths full is sufficient.