Black tea, a beverage with a long history and various benefits, is loved by tea lovers all over the world. Introduced from China, it has gradually spread to all parts of the world. With its unique taste and health benefits, black tea has become an indispensable part of tea culture. Today, we will learn the best way to brew black tea, a total of seven steps, so that you can enjoy the beauty of black tea while also experiencing the fun of health preservation.
First, let's learn the basic knowledge of black tea. Black tea is divided into Keemun black tea, Yunnan Dianhong, Sichuan Yihong, Hunan black tea, Xinyang black tea, etc. The production methods mainly include withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, etc. The characteristics of black tea are clear leaf veins, black and oily color, and strong and lasting aroma.
Next, we enter the tea brewing stage. The following materials are needed to brew black tea: water beaker, tea leaves, teapot, tea tasting cup, etc. Note that the amount of tea and water should be appropriate. Generally, 1 gram of tea leaves is matched with 100 ml of water.
Step 1: Wash the tea. Pour boiling water into the teapot, then lift the teapot and pour out the tea brewed for the first time to awaken the aroma of the tea.
Step 2: Moisten the tea. Pour boiling water into the teapot again, and the water level should not cover the tea leaves. Soak for about 10 seconds, pour the water for moistening the tea into the fairness cup, and then pour it into the tea tasting cup, and gently shake the cup with the cup lid to warm the tea leaves.
Step 3: Brew. Pour hot water into the teapot, and the water level should be slightly higher than the tea leaves. Cover the pot lid and let it stand for about 30 seconds.
Step 4: Cool down. Lift the teapot and gently shake the cup with the cup lid to lower the temperature to a palatable level.
Step 5: Taste. Serve the tea respectfully and invite the guests to taste it. When tasting the tea, you can blow gently to cool the tea soup and drink it in small sips.
Step 6: Add sugar. If you like sweetness, you can add a small amount of sugar before tasting and stir it evenly with a teaspoon.
Step 7: Change the water. The brewed black tea can be changed with water after tasting 1-2 times to maintain the fragrance and taste of the tea leaves.