How to select West Lake Longjing in daily life? How to taste the 'charm' of West Lake Longjing? Today, we share how to brew a perfect cup of West Lake Longjing in everyday life.

Water is the mother of tea, and brewing good tea requires good water. Hupao, Longjing, and Yuquan are known as the 'Three Famous Springs of West Lake,' with Hupao Spring being the most famous. 'Longjing tea and Hupao water' are praised as the 'Two Wonders of West Lake.' Good tea and water also need the right utensils. West Lake Longjing is typically brewed using a glass cup or a lidded bowl.

1 Glass Cup丨Tea Dance Observation

01 Add tea: 3 grams

02 Rinse tea: Add a small amount of water to moisten the tea leaves, with water temperature around 85°C.

03 Smell the aroma: Aroma is a crucial factor in tea tasting.

04 Brew: Pour hot water again, not too full, with a tea-to-water ratio of 1:50.

05 Observe the tea dance: The tea leaves float up and down, gradually unfolding in the cup, releasing a fragrant aroma.

When using this method to taste West Lake Longjing, do not finish the first cup entirely. Leave one-third or one-fourth of the tea before brewing the second cup to balance the taste of the two infusions.

2 Lidded Bowl丨Tea Separation

1. Add tea: 3 grams

2. Rinse tea: Add a small amount of water to moisten the tea leaves.

3. Smell the aroma: Bean flower fragrance and chestnut aroma are key characteristics of West Lake Longjing.

4. Add water: After absorbing moisture, pour hot water again.

5. Pour the tea: After 10-15 seconds, pour the tea into a fairness cup and serve in small cups.

Tea brewed this way has less bitterness, a mellow taste, and is scientifically healthy.

Note: When using a lidded bowl, tilt the lid slightly to prevent the tea from becoming overcooked, which affects the taste.