
Brewing Techniques for Longjing Tea
1. Water temperature. When brewing Longjing tea, controlling the water temperature is crucial. Water that is too hot or too cold can adversely affect the taste of the tea. The temperature can generally be controlled between 85-95°C, but 100°C boiling water should not be used. Since Longjing tea is an unfermented tea, water that is too hot can damage the tea leaves, directly affecting the quality of the tea.
2. Water and tea leaves. For brewing Longjing tea, it is best to use natural spring water or well water. The amount of tea leaves is generally determined by the number of people and the size of the teapot, and can be adjusted accordingly.
3. Brewing method. For brewing Longjing tea, you can choose from three methods: top pouring, middle pouring, or bottom pouring. Top pouring means first pouring in water and then adding the tea leaves. Bottom pouring is the opposite. Middle pouring involves first adding an appropriate amount of hot water, then adding the tea leaves to steep, and finally adding more hot water. Each method offers a different visual effect, so you might as well give them a try.