7 Tips for Brewing Ripe Pu'er Tea

As a type of Pu'er tea, ripe Pu'er tea is warm in nature, with a smooth and sweet soup.

That's why many people like to drink it, and it's also friendly to the stomach.

However, many novices often feel confused when brewing ripe Pu'er tea, and don't know how to brew a good cup of tea correctly.

In fact, it's not difficult. Seven ripe Pu'er brewing techniques can easily cope with it.

Step 1: Awakening the tea

Before brewing, pry the ripe Pu'er tea cakes about a week in advance and store them in a purple clay pot or a ceramic pot to allow the tea leaves to be properly exposed to air.

This step is very important, as it can help the tea leaves adjust the amount of water inside and dissipate some of the smell of fermentation and storage.

After a period of waking up the tea leaves, the aroma of the tea leaves will become more intense and the taste will become more mellow.

Tips:

Remember to keep the pot dry and avoid moisture during this period.

Step 2: Choose the right utensils

The choice of utensils for brewing cooked Pu'er is also critical.

Zisha teapots or covered bowls are the best choices, because the unique air permeability and adsorption of Zisha teapots can make the tea soup smoother.

If there is no Zisha teapot, a white porcelain covered bowl can generally be used, and at worst a glass cup.

Although glass cups are slightly inferior in heat preservation, they can still be used for daily use.

Tips:

When choosing utensils, try to choose clean and odorless utensils, so that the original fragrance of the tea can be better preserved.

Step 3: Proper tea-water ratio

When brewing ripe Pu'er, it is also important to master the tea-water ratio.

Generally speaking, a ratio of 1:25 is more appropriate. For example, if you use a 120ml covered bowl, then 5 grams of tea is just right.

This ratio can be fine-tuned according to personal taste, but it is recommended that novices start with this ratio to avoid the tea soup being too strong or too weak.

If you like a stronger taste, you can increase the amount of tea appropriately, but don't add too much at one time, and slowly test your taste.

Step 4: Moisten the tea

Ripe Pu'er tea needs to be slowly awakened, so moistening the tea is an essential step.

The time for moistening the tea is generally controlled at about 10 seconds.

Pour boiling water into the tea leaves and pour it out quickly, which can awaken the tea leaves and allow them to better release their aroma and flavor.

Tips:

Note that the water temperature for moistening the tea should be boiling water, so that the tea aroma can be better stimulated.

Step 5: Use boiling water

The brewing water temperature for cooked Pu'er tea should be boiling water, so that the tea aroma of cooked Pu'er tea can be stimulated.

If the water temperature is too low, the tea aroma cannot be fully released, affecting the taste of the tea soup.

Therefore, make sure the water temperature is above 95℃, preferably just boiled water, and you can brew tea after the bubbles fade away.

Step 6: Water injection method

The water injection method is also very particular. It is recommended to use a single-sided fixed-point low-injection method to slowly inject water.

Do not pour directly on the tea leaves, because the tea brewed in this way will easily be bitter.

Slowly injecting water can allow the tea leaves to be heated evenly and fully release the aroma.

Step 7: Grasp the tea pouring time

The last step is to grasp the tea pouring time.

The tea pouring time of the first four infusions should be controlled at about 5 seconds. Tilt the fairness cup and let the tea soup slowly flow down along the edge of the fairness cup.

Drain the tea soup each time, and do not leave any roots. Each subsequent infusion can be increased by 5-10 seconds, so that the taste of the tea soup can be gradually enriched.

In conclusion

After mastering these seven ripe Pu'er brewing techniques, you can easily brew a cup of delicious ripe Pu'er tea at home.

The charm of ripe Pu'er lies not only in its mellow taste, but also in the warmth and richness it gives people.

Whether you are drinking tea alone or sharing it with your family, ripe Pu'er can bring you endless enjoyment.