Generally, the brewing time for Pu'er ripe Tea is around 20 seconds. For aged teas and coarser varieties, the brewing time can be slightly longer. Tight compressed teas require a longer brewing time, while loose leaf teas need less time.

The Brewing Time for Pu'er Ripe Tea

Generally: Aged and coarser teas require longer brewing times, while newer and finer teas need shorter times. Handmade Pu'er teas require longer brewing times compared to those made by machines. Tight compressed teas require longer brewing times, whereas loose Pu'er teas need less time. The length of steeping time and water temperature can significantly influence the quality of the tea infusion for the same type of Pu'er tea.

The brewing time for Pu'er tea isn't fixed, but generally, it takes about 30-40 seconds. The exact time can be adjusted according to personal preference and taste. Longer brewing times result in stronger flavors, while shorter times yield a lighter taste. After the first infusion, each subsequent infusion should be increased by 5 seconds, allowing for around 15 infusions in total.

The brewing time for raw Pu'er tea shouldn't be too long. After the initial two rinses, the first infusion after adding water should not exceed 20 seconds before pouring out. Subsequent infusions can gradually increase in time until the flavor becomes light. When brewing new teas, try not to cover them to reduce bitterness. Older teas can be covered as they have lost their bitterness over time.

When brewing Pu'er ripe tea: Discard the first and second infusions. Start drinking from the third infusion onwards, but the brewing time for the third infusion can be shorter, such as 10-20 seconds. The fourth infusion can be slightly longer than the third, such as 30-40 seconds, and so on. As the tea infusions become weaker, the brewing time can be extended.

Key Points for Brewing Pu'er Ripe Tea:

1. Pu'er ripe tea is a fermented tea through pile fermentation. Boiling water must be used when brewing this type of tea, as water that is not hot enough will not bring out the full flavor of the Pu'er ripe tea.

2. It's essential to rinse ripe teas, even twice. If rinsing twice, the pouring out of the first rinse should be done quickly. However, if only rinsing once, allow the water to rest in the tea for a short period.

3. When pouring out each infusion of ripe tea, make sure to drain all the liquid and do not leave any residue.

4. Use a Gaiwan or a purple clay Teapot for brewing ripe tea, avoiding glass Teapots or thermoses, and do not let the tea steep for too long.

The above brewing times are for reference. Brewing with specific times ensures consistent flavor, leading to an overall tasting experience where the initial infusions are smooth and sweet, gradually increasing in strength up to the 3rd to 5th infusions. The middle infusions maintain this peak flavor, and as the number of infusions increases, the flavor gradually decreases, indicating the start of the final infusions, usually three more infusions. This brewing method is suitable for serving guests, ensuring the tea is neither too strong nor too weak, catering to most tea drinkers' preferences. Overall, it is a standard approach.