Using Gaiwan Tea Set To Brew Pu-erh Tea Method Tips-1

　　There are many ways to drink Pu'er tea, including the roasting method, stewing method, and water-slicing method of tea farmers in the place of origin.

　　The Gaiwan method of tea friends and tea merchants, the Purple clay teapot brewing method, and the professional cupping method of expert tea appraisers.

　　There are also the distillation method and the stewing pot method that have been popular in recent years. Among these methods, the professional cupping method and the Gaiwan Tea Set brewing method are the main methods for selecting Pu'er tea.

　　These two methods can more fairly and impartially evaluate the quality and craftsmanship of Pu'er tea, as well as its storage value.

　　Since the author has been brewing Pu'er tea mainly with Gaiwan Tea Set in recent years, this article will describe the methods and techniques of brewing Pu'er tea with Gaiwan.

　　Gaiwan has summarized the following aspects of brewing Pu'er tea, which can be used as a reference for tea lovers

(1) Selection of Gaiwan Tea Set

　　The capacity of the gaiwan tea cup for brewing Pu'er tea is 130-150 ml. If the gaiwan is too large or too small, the amount of tea brewed will fluctuate greatly, making it difficult to judge the quality. The author has concluded over the years that the amount of tea in the gaiwan of this capacity can be 7-10 grams.

　　The shape of the gaiwan is also very important. It is best to have a high mouth, a large foot and a deep bottom. The mouth should not be too large or too flat. If it is too large or too flat, it will be hot when the tea is poured out, and the hand will not be able to hold it tightly. The high foot should be upward and the bottom should not be flat. When the water is added, the contact surface between the tea leaves and the water will increase, and the tea will not be suffocated.

　　The author often uses two-color bowls, which are more flexible than three-color bowls.

(2) Water injection

　　Water is the key to brewing tea, and the water used for Pu'er tea is even more important. Here I will mainly talk about the water injection method of Gaiwan tea cup when brewing Pu'er tea. As for the water selection for brewing Pu'er tea, the author will write about it in detail in another article.

　　The author of Gaiwan water injection uses fixed-point water injection. There are also requirements for the water injection height.

　　Fixed-point water injection, the height is set well, the injected water column has impact force, and it can also effectively make the water rotate in the lid bowl with strong force and correct rotation direction, which can fully impact the tea leaves and better promote the precipitation of tea leaves.

　　The strength of water injection determines the precipitation state of tea leaves. This is why some tea lovers brew tea with bland taste and insufficient contents.

(3) The way of discharging water from Gaiwan Tea Set

　　The time of discharging tea from Gaiwan also determines the aroma, thickness, contents, aftertaste and bitterness of the tea soup, and the way of discharging tea from Gaiwan to the fair cup.

　　After the Gaiwan is filled with water, the lid of the Gaiwan tea cup is pressed and sealed. When discharging tea soup, it will not be burned by the hot steam.

　　The lid of the Gaiwan tea cup is also necessary to pay attention to the sealing of water.

　　The water is well sealed to form a vacuum pressure. When discharging tea soup, the force of the soup flowing out is strong and more impactful.

　　It can also better contact with oxygen, which will make the substances in the tea soup oxidized better, so the tea soup is more flavorful.

　　The water flow of the tea soup is large, which will make the tea soup thicker and the fragrance can be pressed into the tea soup. Drinking tea will experience the quality of tea more directly.

　　The above are some of the tips and methods that the author has summarized for brewing Pu'er tea using the Gaiwan Tea Set. Any deficiencies will be supplemented later.

　　Article source: https://ibuyteas.com