The reputation of Keemun black tea is still very high, and the taste of Keemun black tea is also very good. People who like tea must try this tea. So how much water should be used to brew Keemun black tea? Well, let’s take a look.
How to brew Keemun black tea?
1. Equipment: pot, fair cup, tea tasting cup, aroma cup placed on the tea tray, tea ceremony, tea sample jar placed On the left side of the tea tray, the kettle is placed on the right side of the tea tray.
2. Tea appreciation: Open the tea sample jar and let the guests appreciate the color and shape of the tea leaves.
3. Cup hot pot: Pour boiling water into the kettle, then pour the water into the fair cup, and then pour it into the tea cup.
4. Put the tea into the pot according to the ratio of 1:50.
5. Wash the tea: add water to the pot in your right hand, use the lid with your left hand to scrape off the foam, cover the lid with your left hand, and pour the tea into the aroma cup.
6. The first brew of Keemun black tea: add boiling water to the pot, soak for one minute, take the opportunity to wash the cup, pour out the water, take the pot in your right hand and pour the tea into the fair cup, and then pour the tea from the fair cup. Pour it into the aroma-smelling cup, only filling it seventy percent full.
7. Carp jumps over the dragon's gate: Use your right hand to cover the tea-tasting cup over the aroma-smelling cup, put the thumb of your right hand on the bottom of the tea-tasting cup, and place your index finger on the bottom of the aroma-smelling cup, and turn it over One lap.
8. Touring: hold the bottom of the tea cup with your left hand, lift the aroma cup from the tea cup with your right hand, and turn it around the mouth of the cup.
9. Like to smell the fragrance: Place the fragrance cup in the palm of your left hand, with the mouth of the cup facing down, rotate it 90 degrees, with the mouth of the cup facing you, cover the mouth of the cup with your thumb, and place it under your nose. Smell the fragrance carefully.
10. Sip sweet tea: Three sips are one taste. Take three sips and taste carefully to explore the sweetness of the tea.
11. The second and third bubbles: The operation is the same as above.
How much water should be used to brew Keemun black tea?
It is recommended to use 90-95℃ water to better reflect the honey-sweet taste of Keemun black tea. The soup comes out quickly, showing a bright orange-red soup color. High-quality Keemun black tea will show a "golden circle", which is a golden halo belt on the wall of the cup.
Effects of Keemun black tea
1. Diuretic
Keemun black tea contains caffeine and aromatics, which can increase the blood flow of the kidneys and improve the glomeruli. Filtration rate, inhibiting the reabsorption of water by renal tubules, promoting urine production, and eliminating edema.
2. Refreshes and relieves fatigue
The caffeine contained in Keemun black tea can excite the nerve center, concentrate thinking, sharpen thinking responses, enhance memory, and can also speed up blood circulation and metabolism. Removes waste from the body and relieves fatigue.
3. Anti-inflammation and sterilization
The polyphenols contained in Keemun black tea have anti-inflammatory effects. The catechins in it can combine with single-cell bacteria to coagulate and precipitate proteins. Thereby inhibiting and eliminating pathogenic bacteria.
4. Produce body fluids and clear away heat
Keemun black tea contains polyphenols, sugars, amino acids, pectin, etc., which can stimulate saliva secretion and play a role in promoting body fluids, while caffeine can Control the questioning center to regulate body temperature.
5. Nourish the stomach
Keemun black tea is fermented. The reaction of tea polyphenols and oxidase can promote human digestion and nourish the stomach.
6. Promote blood circulation
Keemun black tea also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and anti-cancer. The catechins in it can dissolve fat, reduce fat in the blood, and promote blood circulation. The role of circulation.
The nutritional value of Keemun black tea
1. Heat energy
The heat energy of every 100 grams of Keemun black tea is less than 1244 kilojoules.
2. Protein
The content of theanine and the total amount of amino acids in Keemun black tea ranks second among all teas, but it still contains a small amount of free amino acids.
3. Carbohydrates and fats
Most of the carbohydrates in tea are polysaccharides. The polysaccharides that can be dissolved in boiling water only account for 4 to 5 of the soluble matter in tea. Low sugar drinks.
4. Vitamins
Keemun black tea contains a large amount of vitamin C, second only to green tea.
5. Minerals and trace elements
Keemun black tea is rich in minerals and trace elements such as calcium, copper, sodium, phosphorus and zinc.