How to enjoy tea: 9 tips for brewing tea
Tea originated in China, and tea was first used as a sacrifice. However, it has been used as a vegetable food since the late Spring and Autumn Period, and developed into medicinal use in the middle of the Western Han Dynasty. It was developed as a court premium beverage in the late Western Han Dynasty. The earliest relics of artificial tea plantation were found at the Tianluoshan site in Yuyao, Zhejiang, with a history of more than 6,000 years. Tea drinking started in China
Test water type
Switch from ordinary tap water to spring water. Tap water may make the tea cloudy and spoil the flavor, while distilled water will make the tea too light. Try different types of bottled spring water to see which works best.
1.Water-to-leaf ratio experiment
Adding more leaves will make the tea taste stronger. It is usually better to use more than less to avoid very faint unpleasant tastes.
2.Water temperature experiment
Some teas can withstand very high temperatures, and some like gyokuro should be made at 122 °F. If you are not sure about the appropriate temperature, use a lower temperature instead of a higher temperature.
3..Try to shorten the time
The longer the leaves stay in the water, the more nutrients they release. Some of them can cause bitterness and astringency. Try to use a shorter soaking time. Or, if you prefer strong tea and your tea is too weak to satisfy your taste, you may need to increase the steeping time.
4.Try different styles of brewing
Some teas are more effective when brewed with Western techniques, and some teas taste better when brewed with Oriental style. Try both and see which one you like. Flavored tea is very suitable for Western brewing, while pure tea, especially Chinese tea, Japanese tea and Taiwanese tea, may provide better brewing effects if multiple steeping techniques are used.
5.Add milk, honey or lemon
Many tea drinkers prefer to drink tea without milk or sugar. However, you may find it more pleasant to add a little milk or lemon. Afternoon tea and English breakfast tea are almost entirely a mixture of milk and tea.
6.Make Latte
For example, Chinese Oolong tea is a magical tea. Not everyone who loves tea likes this tea, because it is stronger than a cup of ordinary delicate green tea, a bit smoky, and bolder. This is why oolong tea is an excellent and delicious latte. In fact, it is a rare green tea suitable for making milk tea. By brewing the leaves in water for 20-30 minutes, you will be able to extract more nutrients than regular brewing, including caffeine, EGCg and chlorophyll. In addition, add a little baking soda and a glass of cold water, you will be able to enjoy the unique pink tea.
7.Make your own blended tea
The flavor of pure tea can be enhanced by aroma or flavoring. You can also do it yourself. Maybe you want to taste Pu’er because of its unique benefits, but you are not used to its taste. Try adding rose petals, or even mix them with your favorite fruits.
8.Cold brew tea
For a tea you absolutely don’t like, the best thing you can do is cold brew it. Pour about 1-1.5 cups of warm water on 1-2 tablespoons of tea leaves, and soak in the refrigerator overnight. It may bring you a whole new flavor without bitterness at all.
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