Boiling Tea is undoubtedly a very traditional way of enjoying Pu'er tea. Compared to Steeping, it can more comprehensively release the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves, allowing us to deeply appreciate the unique charm of Pu'er tea's rich taste. So how do you boil Pu'er tea? And which teas are more suitable for boiling?

Steps for Boiling Pu'er Tea:

The selection of boiling equipment is crucial; we need to prepare a Teapot, tea cups, and a water heater. The teapot should be made of high-quality material with good heat retention to ensure that the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves are fully released.

Next, break off a small piece of Pu'er tea and place it in the teapot, adding an appropriate amount of cold water. Then, bring the water to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, and boil for 5 minutes, pouring out the first infusion.

Add cold water again, repeat the above steps, but this time extend the boiling time to 10 minutes, and pour out the second infusion. Finally, mix both infusions to enjoy the boiled Pu'er tea.

Teas Suitable for Boiling:

High-quality ripe tea: Boiling amplifies both the strengths and weaknesses of the tea, so choosing high-quality ripe tea is critical. Poor quality tea may produce off-flavors when boiled, affecting the taste and health.

Ripe tea with rich inner qualities: Ripe tea with rich inner qualities can withstand continuous release at high temperatures, resulting in a thick and viscous tea liquor.

Ripe tea with some age: Generally, ripe tea aged for four years can be boiled. As the storage time increases, the fermentation flavors and impurities gradually fade, revealing a mature aroma and a more harmonious and stable taste.

Precautions When Boiling Tea:

The boiling time must be precisely controlled and not allowed to be too long, to prevent damage to the nutritional components in the tea.

During the boiling process, closely monitor the adjustment of the heat to avoid making the tea liquor overly concentrated or excessively bitter to the point of being unpalatable.

Carefully select suitable tea for boiling to ensure excellent taste and quality.

The equipment used for boiling tea must be kept clean to prevent adverse effects on the flavor of the tea liquor.