How to brew Dahongpao:
1. For tea set, use a white porcelain tureen;
2. For water, use mountain spring water or pure water. It is advisable that the water temperature should not be lower than 95 degrees;
3. Time, add 7-8g of tea. After filling with water, the soup time for the first three brews should be within 15 seconds, and each subsequent brew should be extended by 10-30 seconds.
Dahongpao is a kind of rock tea that needs to be aged to create its unique taste and aroma. Generally, the aging time is at least 3 years. When brewing Dahongpao, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Water quality: Clear spring or filtered water is suitable. Avoid using tap water containing chlorine and odor.
2. Water temperature: Generally speaking, Dahongpao is best brewed with water at a temperature of about 90°C. That is the ratio of 1/3 boiling water and 2/3 cold water. If the water temperature is too high, the bitterness of the tea will be too strong, affecting the taste.
3. Tea set: Choose purple clay pots or ceramic cups that are more suitable than porcelain and glass products for brewing.
4. Amount of tea leaves: According to personal taste, generally take 3-5 grams of tea leaves (about a small spoon) and put it into the pot.
5. Tea brewing time: It is recommended to only soak for 10-15 seconds for the first brew to remove dust on the surface of the tea leaves. The second brew can be slightly longer, and it is recommended to be about 30 seconds to 1 minute. After that, gradually extend the tea brewing time each time, generally 3-5 times is appropriate.
To sum up, brewing Dahongpao requires the use of suitable water quality, water temperature, tea set and amount of tea leaves, and gradually extending the tea brewing time according to personal taste in order to taste its rich tea aroma and taste. Unique aroma.