Brewing Golden Flower Pu-erh Tea

1. Direct Brewing Method

Tools: Gaiwan, purple clay teapot, or飘逸杯.

Warm the utensils, add tea at a 1:20 ratio, rinse with hot water, and brew at 90°C for 10 seconds. Adjust steeping time to taste.

2. Steeping Method

Tools: Thermos

Warm the thermos to enhance tea aroma. Add tea at a 1:100 ratio, pour boiling water, steep for 30 minutes, and serve.

3. Boiling Method

Add tea at a 1:100 ratio, simmer for 3 minutes, strain, and serve. Can be reboiled with water.

4. Mixed Drinking Method

Add辅料like sugar, butter, milk, or salt to brewed tea for unique flavors. Popular among Tibetan, Hui, Uyghur, and Mongolian ethnic groups.

5. Traditional分饮Method

Uses Song Dynasty tea whisking techniques, typically performed by professional tea masters.

Tasting Techniques

Golden Flower Pu-erh can be enjoyed plain or mixed. Plain drinking is common among Han Chinese, while mixed drinking often includes chrysanthemum, goji berries, or ginseng in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Savor the aroma while hot. The tea's initial bitterness transforms into a sweet aftertaste, leaving a refreshing and持久 sensation.

Precautions

1. Avoid overnight tea due to reduced freshness and卫生 concerns.

2. Consider体质; some may experience bloating or constipation.

3. Drink in moderation, ideally 30 minutes after meals.

4. Limit intake of newly produced tea.

5. Serve warm, not scalding or cold; drink consistently and moderately.

6. Avoid劣质or变质tea. Raw tea is not recommended for boiling; ripe tea can be煮饮.