This article provides rules for brewing Chinese and Japanese varieties of tea, provides recommendations on the selection of utensils, the desired temperature and number of times of use, as well as the etiquette of consumption itself.
To enjoy green tea in disposable sachets, in Japan they adhere to certain rules.
Place the package in a cup, pour boiling water over it and leave for a couple of minutes. The sachet is removed from the drinking vessel and placed on a saucer: it is indecent to drink with a sachet. Next, you can add sugar to the tea. Stirring should be done without making noise. After the procedure, the spoon should be removed and placed on a saucer. If the table is low, then the cup should be taken in hand; if it is ordinary, the saucer will remain on the furniture.
How many times to brew green tea
As a rule, those who care about the tea ceremony drink only freshly brewed product. However, green tea brewing can be used several times. This is due to the rather slow transition of the beneficial properties of tea into the infusion. And the drink, re-brewed, has its own specifics. This option tea will, for example, have half as much caffeine, which means it is optimal for drinking before going to bed. You just need to remember to increase the infusion time; when re-brewing, a couple of extra minutes are added.
How many times can you brew green tea?
This question can be called rhetorical. Everything is related to the varieties of tea leaves and personal preferences. But some average standards have been created for the number of brews for tea variations. Green tea can be re-drinked 3 or 4 times, just like white tea. The yellow version is 3 times, and Oolong is 4 to 9 times. As for black varieties, they can be brewed a couple of times. But Pu-erh can withstand up to 10 brews. Of course, these values are not absolute; tea can be brewed more or less. Ultimately, the sense of smell plays a dominant role. If the leaves still emit the proper aroma, then they can still be used for tea leaves.
How to brew and drink green tea
To prepare for brewing green tea, you should use filtered or bottled water. It heats up to a little over 80 degrees, and when boiling it cools down. Boiling water is not applicable due to the tea acquiring a bitter taste and losing some characteristics. For the loose version of tea, take 5 g per cup of 150-200 ml. The brew is infused for no more than 2.5 minutes: a longer procedure can cause rapid heartbeat and stomach problems. It is recommended to drink green tea an hour before or after eating, always warm, but not too cold.
Green tea brewed with milk
If you do everything according to the appropriate rules, then green tea brewed with milk will give you a wonderful effect. In addition to the large leaf base, leaf extract and powder are also used. In this case, the concentration will increase. To reduce it, these ingredients are diluted with water until the drink has a straw color.
We combine this tea with low-fat pasteurized milk, preferably one with close to zero fat content. The milk must be well heated: this will reduce the calories of the mixture, and the ability to saturate the body will not be lost. The milk must be fresh to prevent it from curdling when heated. The tea and milk mixture may also include honey, ginger, hawthorn or spices.
How to brew Japanese green tea
Water plays a big role in brewing Japanese tea: It suggests the presence of softness. If there is hardness in the water, it can be changed by freezing and then eliminating opaque white gray hair.
In terms of brewing utensils, a teapot with a strainer would be ideal, which should be thoroughly heated before the brewing process. The brewing temperature is also important, which should be inquired about as you study a particular type of tea. The same applies to the ratio of water and tea leaves: for example, two spoons of sencha require 150 ml of water, and gekuro - only 100 ml. The tea is infused for 1 to 2 minutes and poured out without leaving a trace. Almost all varieties are brewed more than once, with the exception of matcha powder, hojicha varieties.
How to brew and drink green tea correctly
As for the direct consumption of tea, the drinking vessel must be held with three fingers - thumb, middle and index. And the ring and little fingers are pressed against the palm. Never insert your second finger into the hole with the handle. According to the rule, it lies straight. There is a reason for this: there have been cases of a finger getting stuck in a hole, and as a result, loss of tea. They hook the handle with their fingers when consuming a drink from mugs of a decent size, in a homely spirit.
At what temperature should you brew green tea?
Indicators for brewing tea depend on the type of drink itself. White tea assumes 75-80 degrees, practically the same as the yellow option. Green teas are brewed at 80-85 degrees, Oolong and red - 90-95, and Pu'er - 100.
Of course, there are some exceptions in any tea category. For example, this is a tea containing about 89 percent tea buds rather than leaves. In this case, the temperature decreases for each variety by 5 degrees. But there is no need to be too clever about this, because there are not very many such options anymore.
How to brew Chinese green tea correctly
The first water is drained: this is rinsing the leaves. Immediately add new water and control the brewing time. A very long procedure will not be beneficial due to the extraction of tannins, and the taste will be bitter. But if you like this taste, remember that this option is inappropriate again.
Of immediate importance is the container itself for the brewing process. The best option– a clay teapot: it will retain the necessary heat and give the leaves “breath.” You can use glass or porcelain, but the conditions will be worse. What you should avoid are teapots made of metal and plastic: they can present a “gift” in the form of toxic substances.
How to brew green tea in a teapot
The process is initiated by heating the water itself in the kettle. It should be brought to a state of “silver boiling”, when the bubbles just begin to count. Then remove the dishes from the heat and rinse the teapot, which must undergo good heating so that its walls retain the necessary heat.
Place the tea leaves with a dry spoon into the teapot, about one per 150 ml. The first water is drained after rinsing the tea leaves: this way the factory dust is washed away.
Now all attention to the brewing itself. The volume of water is assumed to be proportional to the number of servings, and the tea leaves are not left in the teapot, this affects the subsequent bitterness of the tea. If there is still tea left, then it should be placed in another teapot without the leaf, so it will give more benefits.
A pleasant drink that many prefer to other types of tea. It is healthy and can be used to quench your thirst on a hot afternoon. This type of tea is part of the Chinese and Japanese culture, philosophy. In China and Japan, special attention is paid to the process of preparing green tea. It has also become quite popular in Russia, but do we know how to brew green tea while maintaining all its beneficial properties?
There are a great many varieties of green tea, each variety has its own aroma and delicate taste, which are determined by the location of the plantation, the secrets of collecting and processing raw materials, and the characteristics of brewing. The rules state that some varieties can be brewed up to 5-7 times, and each time the drink will reveal new notes.
Green tea is produced and sold in the form of large-leaf, small-leaf, powder, slab and bagged product. Powdered tea is intended for Japanese tea, and is widely used in Nepal, Tibet, and also for preparing exotic tea drinks. Bagged tea does not differ in quality, since the smallest particles of leaves (tea dust) are used for its preparation. Such tea cannot be used to enjoy a drink, but from it a quick fix You can cook a simple green one and you cannot re-cook it.
The best manufacturers of green tea remain China and Japan. You should pay attention to the color of the leaves; they should retain their greenish tint. Elite Chinese varieties have a pistachio color. If the leaves have darkened, they are overdried, and this will affect the taste of the tea.
You need to know when it was collected tea leaf. Fresh tea is within a year after collection. It is worth noting the following characteristics of tea: tea collected in the spring has a sweetish taste, while summer tea has a slightly bitter taste. Tea should not turn into dust if you rub the tea leaves between your fingers. It should not contain more than 5% debris from broken branches and cuttings.
The marking on a pack of tea indicates the quality of the tea; you just need to be able to read it correctly. Top quality indicated by the word “extra”, followed by numbers from 1 to 7.
In order for the drink to turn out correctly, aromatic, with a beautiful shade, it is worth knowing how to use green tea in a teapot.
- Tea must be of high quality and fresh.
- Fresh tea leaves should not be kept in hot water more than 30 seconds. Otherwise, you will end up with a bitter drink.
- You should avoid boiling water; green tea does not like the element of fire, as the Chinese believe.
- It is not recommended to drink green tea very chilled, although it is a wonderful refreshing drink. In this form everything nutrients And essential oils evaporate from the tea, it has no benefit other than quenching thirst.
- If necessary take tea drink When taking with you, you need to pour freshly brewed and strained green tea into a thermos.
- Experts do not recommend adding sugar to green tea. He destroys valuable substances, which are in tea.
- Bowls or cups, before pouring tea into them, are rinsed with boiling water and wiped. Tea in a heated container will cool down more slowly.
Classic brewing method
For regular tea drinking, classic brewing techniques are suitable. They do not require the use of special utensils or special accessories. For 150 grams of water, one teaspoon of raw material is enough. It is important to know that high-quality green tea requires low temperatures (up to 70°C). The lower the quality of the tea, the higher the water temperature should be, but not higher than 85°C.
You should not brew tea for too long; keeping the tea leaves in hot water for a long time makes the drink astringent and bitter. Aromatic and taste characteristics in this case they are lost. How long to brew green tea? The minimum brewing time is thirty seconds, the time should increase with each re-brewing.
The container in which the tea will be brewed is heated; for this, the water must be brought to a certain temperature. A certain amount of dry tea leaves is poured into the kettle and it is poured hot water. After a few minutes, the drink can be poured into a bowl or cup and drunk.
Regular consumption of green tea increases mental and physical activity, prevents development cardiovascular diseases, increases immunity.
Other brewing methods
- You can use step-by-step brewing of green tea. In this case, take 0.5 teaspoon of dry green tea leaves per glass of water. Water should not be higher than 70°C. First, the leaves are filled with water to fill 1/3 of the kettle, you need to wait for one minute, then add water to half the kettle, hold again for a couple of minutes and add water to 3/4 of the volume. After two minutes, you will need to pour half of the water out of the kettle and add hot water to the rest.
- Pour hot water over loose leaf green tea and leave for a couple of minutes. Then the leaves are transferred to the teapot. Fill it halfway with hot water, leave for two to three minutes, then add water to the top and the tea continues to brew for five minutes.
Japanese tea ceremony
In Japan, much attention is paid to the art of brewing tea. This is a ritual; a special place with a garden and special buildings is used for the tea ceremony. The utensils for tea drinking make up a real artistic ensemble. Tea is stored in a special box. Water for making tea is heated in a cast iron boiler. The brewing process takes place in complete silence.
The Japanese use powdered green tea, it is poured into deep container made of ceramic and poured a small amount boiling water IN homogeneous mass it is transformed by a bamboo stirrer. The process continues until a matte foam appears. Gradually add boiling water until the drink reaches the desired consistency.
All guests present are offered a cup of drink according to their seniority. Then the brewed concentrated composition is used for cooking light tea for everyone in personal containers. You can start a conversation and drink aromatic tea, enjoying the process.
Tea ceremony in China
Tea occupies a special place in the daily life of the Chinese. Not a single friendly meeting or official event is complete without tea. The Chinese use various methods of brewing tea. It all depends on the family’s wealth, circumstances, type of tea and other factors. Great importance is given to dishes. Large teapots made of earthenware, clay or porcelain, as well as portioned cups with lids, are considered traditional.
Large kettles are used for large companies. The kettle has a special cup into which the tea leaves are poured. The glass is placed in the teapot. Heated water warms up the tea leaves, they gradually open, giving off the aroma and taste of the drink. High-quality teas can be brewed repeatedly. How long does the ceremony last? The entire process can take from one to two hours. The Chinese are meticulous about all stages of preparation, heating dishes, brewing tea, and drinking it.
Green tea, prepared correctly, turns out beautiful, rich color. You can smell fruity, herbal and floral notes in its aroma. Each variety of green tea will constantly reveal itself in a new way, surprising and delighting with its taste. And the beneficial properties of this healing drink will help cope with many diseases regular use tea. Knowing everything about green tea and how to properly brew this elixir of youth, you can delight yourself with a small tea ceremony every day.
The uniqueness of green tea is that, thanks to healing properties, it is useful for humans. Only by following the rules of brewing and the culture of consumption of green tea can you appreciate it unique taste and aroma.
IN Lately Many people are increasingly choosing green tea, appreciating its exquisite taste and useful qualities. This drink helps reduce the risk of heart and vascular diseases, dental disease, and kidney stones.
Due to its antioxidant properties, it is a cancer prevention agent. In addition, green tea has a tonic effect and promotes metabolic processes in the body. Let's find out how to brew green tea correctly.
What to brew in
The taste and quality of green tea depends on the container in which it is prepared. A common utensil for brewing tea is a teapot. Teapots are different, depending on the material they are made of.
| Type of teapot | Advantages | Flaws |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | You can watch the process of brewing tea leaves. Inexpensive price. | Doesn't retain heat well. |
| Earthenware | Saves desired temperature water. | — |
| Porcelain | Keeps you warm. | It costs more than a faience teapot. |
| Ceramic | Retains heat, allows you to reveal the taste and aroma of tea. | — |
| Clay | Helps “breathe” tea leaves. | Rarely found on sale. |
| Metal | Retains heat well. | Susceptible to oxidation if manufactured poorly. |
Which water is better to choose
The taste of green tea also depends a lot on water. Spring water is considered the best, but not everyone has the opportunity to use it.
Therefore, it is better to give preference to bottled water or use tap water, having previously purified it with a filter. If this is not possible, you can prepare the water yourself.
To do this, you need to pour it into a bottle and put it in the freezer for a while until the water partially freezes. Now you can take the bottle out of the cold, drain the unfrozen water, and defrost the ice. The result is melt water, purified in this way from metal salts and other impurities.
How to do it right
Now you can start boiling water, but not to 100°C. Optimal temperature for brewing green tea - 85°C. As soon as the first boiling bubbles appear, the water is ready.
This type of boiling is called “silver” boiling when boiled water still retains the oxygen it contains. Now you need to warm up the teapot by pouring boiling water over it. This allows the tea to brew completely and not cool down quickly.
The volume of water depends on the number of cups. For one cup you need to take one teaspoon of dry leaves.
This tea requires less brewing time than black tea. After just 1 minute it is ready to drink. If the drink infuses longer, it will become stronger, as more tannins will be released into the water.
Therefore, it is advisable to drink tea as soon as it is brewed. This way it will be tastier and healthier. Green tea can be brewed repeatedly (up to 7 times) using the same tea leaves, while increasing the infusion time. With each subsequent cup, more is released into the tea. useful substances.
Green tea good quality usually has whole leaves that open completely during the brewing process. The color of the leaves is green with a silver or golden tint. The product in bags can be Low quality, since it is often waste from tea production. Drink to taste different manufacturers may differ noticeably. Therefore, everyone makes their choice after trying several varieties.
How to brew tea in a cup
Not everyone prefers to use a teapot; some are satisfied with the process of making tea in a cup. In this case, the same rules are followed as when using a teapot.
How to properly brew loose leaf green tea directly in a mug: heat the water to the desired temperature, then pour boiling water over the cup. Pour dry leaves into a cup with a dry teaspoon and fill with water.
In a minute you can already use it hot drink. After the first cup of drink, you can refill the remaining tea leaves with water to prepare another serving.
Milk oolong
This tea with unusual name In our country, only a few managed to appreciate it, since until recently no one had heard of it. But increasingly, tea shops began offering to try this exotic tea drink.
It got its name because its taste contains milk and creamy notes. This tea is not cheap, and it is sold exclusively in specialized stores.
The method for preparing milk oolong is similar to the technology for brewing regular green tea.
Preference is given to clay or porcelain dishes. When boiling water, it is heated to a temperature of 85°C or, if necessary, cooled to this limit. It is advisable to use, if not spring water, then at least bottled table water.
So, how to brew green tea correctly? milk oolong? The teapot needs to be doused with hot water before the tea leaves are added. Then fill the poured volume of tea leaves with water heated to the required temperature.
Take 8-9 g of dry tea leaves per 500 ml of water. After a couple of seconds, the water from the teapot should be drained, leaving the steamed tea leaves inside. This procedure helps to “wake up” the tea, cleanse it of unnecessary impurities and dust particles.
After this, you can proceed to the main brewing of tea. You need to pour water into the teapot and wait a minute.
Then you can pour the drink into cups and start drinking it.
Brewing milk oolong from one portion of tea leaves is allowed up to 8 times. The main thing is not to forget to control the temperature of the heated water and gradually increase the brewing time, adding half a minute each time.
It is advisable to drink milk oolong in the morning, but not before bed, as this drink invigorates and gives strength.
How to drink correctly
- Green tea should be drunk as soon as it is brewed. More present long time the drink loses its benefits;
- Do not drink cold green tea. It no longer contains vitamins and nutrients;
- You should not add sugar or honey to the drink. If you really want to, then take it as a bite, washed down with tea;
- You should not drink tea immediately after eating. It is better to prepare it in half an hour, having arranged a small tea ceremony for yourself;
- You can drink no more than 10 g of dry green leaf per day. One teaspoon contains 1-2 g of tea leaves, depending on the type of tea and the size of the tea leaves.
Interesting to know
- China is called the birthplace of green tea. They prefer to drink tea from low cups and then inhale the aroma from high ones;
- In Japan, guests drink green tea from one cup, but the first cup is offered to the main guest;
- In England, it is customary to offer guests several types of tea to choose from;
- Green and black tea leaves come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. Green tea retains its color due to the fact that it is not fermented;
- The product can be sheet, tile and powder. Loose leaf green tea is higher quality;
- To avoid unpleasant odors Dry tea leaves should be stored in airtight containers. When pouring tea leaves into a teapot, it is not advisable to touch it with your hands; it is better to use a dry spoon;
- Green tea is actively used in cosmetology and perfumery.
Once you have tasted the taste and aroma of green tea, it is impossible to refuse it in the future. Only after trying several types of tea can you find your favorite taste. Following certain brewing rules will allow you to enjoy this drink every day and benefit from it.
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Friends, I really love green tea, but I’m always confused about how and what type of tea should be brewed correctly.
In general, I decided to make a small instruction for myself on how to do it correctly.
I hope you find it useful too!
From this article you will learn:
How to brew green tea correctly - important secrets and useful tips
Did you know that green tea has health benefits?
I am sure that in most cases the answer will be positive.
Did you know that when not proper brewing can it cause serious harm to health? Surprised? Then read further carefully.
I’ll try to tell you how to brew green tea, when it is recommended to take this drink, and when it is better to limit its quantity, what components can complement its taste and beneficial properties, how to choose the right one, and much, much more.
What is green tea?
Green tea is tea that has undergone minimal fermentation. Both green and black tea are obtained from the leaves of the same tea bush, however different ways. Wikipedia
Let's start with the fact that green tea is obtained from several types of bushes.
Basically these are the same plants that are used to produce black, but there are plantations, mainly in China, India and South America, on which a specially bred variety is grown.
This shrub reaches up to 10 m in height, is distinguished by its lush shape and spirally arranged flower leaves, which gives the plant a special charm and attractiveness.
Regardless of the variety (and there are a huge number of them), green tea has almost the same processing (exception)
It consists of heat (frying or steaming can be used) and special twisting, which helps release the juice onto the surface of the leaf, thereby providing the benefits that will be carried ready drink to a person.
Unlike black tea, the leaves undergo little or no fermentation.
A lot also depends on the type of tea. Do not think that tea bags filled with boiling water can bring any benefit. Only loose leaf green tea is truly good.
What is the chemical composition of green tea?
The benefits of green tea are difficult to overestimate.
More than 400 organic compounds necessary for normal human life, almost all vitamins, as well as 500 microelements (fluorine, calcium, etc.), but they deserve special attention.
These substances make tea a powerful antioxidant and help in the prevention and treatment of oncology, heart and vascular diseases.
Green tea contains:
- minerals necessary for the functioning of all systems;
- alkaloids and the main one is caffeine, which is presented in green tea in the form of theine;
- great amount vitamin C;
- so many proteins plant origin that this drink is sometimes compared in terms of benefits to legumes;
- amino acids and very important for normal functioning nervous system Glutamine acid.
When brewed correctly, up to 60% of the total amount of the listed substances is retained.
It is worth remembering that green tea is a natural mini-laboratory in which chemical processes. It is recommended to drink one type of tea immediately after preparation, while another is recommended to steep for a while.
To understand all the intricacies, let’s take a closer look at the rules of the tea ceremony depending on the type of green tea.
How to brew green tea - Prerequisites
Before brewing properly healing drink, you need to carefully prepare for this. There are several factors that must be observed.
- Water
What kind of water should you use to brew green tea?
So that the leaves are joyfully shared beneficial properties, we must first take care of the water. Regular, not suitable from the tap.
“Live” is best suited: artesian or well. If you do not have access to a natural source, or if you are not sure of its quality, you can buy water at the store. If this is not possible, prepare it yourself.
Need a clean place plastic bottle pour 2/3 tap water and put it in the freezer until the top 2-3 cm is covered with ice. Then you will need to drain the unfrozen water, and melt the ice and use it for brewing.
- Kettle
Which kettle is best for brewing green tea?
A clay vessel is best suited for brewing; in extreme cases, you can use ceramics or glass, but under no circumstances.
The second thing you should pay attention to is the mandatory heating of the kettle.
If the leaves inside it are cold, they simply will not release even the minimum percentage of nutrients.
Therefore, before brewing, be sure to first pour boiling water over the kettle.
- Temperature
At what temperature is green tea brewed?
The temperature at which the water is brewed is also of great importance.
It boils at 100 degrees Celsius, but this is not suitable for us. The ideal heating condition is 95 degrees. Temperature can be determined by external signs.
Don’t miss the moment when bubbles begin to rise from the bottom to the surface, and turn it off immediately. Some types of tea are recommended to be brewed at a lower temperature. Sometimes 60 degrees is enough, so it all depends on the type of tea.
- Subsequence
The order in which you brew green tea is of great importance.
- After the kettle has been doused with water and it has reached the desired temperature, you need to pour tea into it with a dry spoon. Fill with water and literally immediately drain this water.
- Then you can pour the required amount. The ratio is one teaspoon per 200 ml of water, but this may vary depending on the variety, so be sure to check the information on the packaging.
- Cover with a lid and leave to infuse. This will take approximately two to three minutes, but you can also look at the packaging for more accuracy.
- Now you can pour the tea and taste it. Do not hurry. The stream should be slow, and it is better to fill the cups in a circle.
These are general rules.
Let's take a closer look at the features of the most common varieties.
Green tea with milk - preparation rules
Green tea prepared with milk, or Masala tea as it is also called, was first prepared in India and only after a long time did it spread throughout the world.
A drink prepared according to the rules gives:
- health and longevity;
- warms;
- increases tone;
- gives vigor;
- cleanses of toxins and impurities;
- improves mood, etc.
Milk tea is very nutritious. Just one cup can replace dinner and due to this it is often used for weight loss.
Preparing tea is not particularly difficult, you just need to follow the above mandatory conditions, but the main thing is to purchase a special Masala mixture. It consists of pepper, cinnamon and some other spices and gives a unique flavor to the finished drink.
To prepare this tea you will need:
- 1.5 liters of milk;
- two teaspoons of tea;
- a tablespoon of honey;
- about half a finger's worth of ginger root;
- half a teaspoon Masala.
Place the milk on low heat until it starts to boil, you can peel and finely chop the ginger. Pour ginger and tea leaves into boiling milk, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil again and add spices. Let it brew for 3-4 minutes. Milk green tea is ready.
Ginger with green tea or green tea with ginger
By themselves, each of the components is very beneficial for human health, but in combination they give a simply amazing effect.
Green tea with ginger:
- contains a huge amount of vitamins and microelements;
- tones;
- relieves hunger for a long time;
- increases performance, gives energy;
- has good anti-inflammatory and analgesic characteristics, therefore it is often used to treat colds and infectious diseases and to improve immunity;
- controls cholesterol levels;
- is an excellent prevention of cardiovascular diseases;
- normalizes metabolism, increases the absorption of beneficial components of other products;
- slows down the aging process;
- tidies up glucose levels, etc., and it’s also very tasty.
Making tea couldn't be easier. You just need to add a little to the teapot with green tea prepared according to the rules. The ratio is approximately a teaspoon of ginger to 2 tsp. tea leaves.
Green tea for weight loss
Green tea is one of the most effective and safe means losing weight.
The essence of this method is to normalize metabolism, eliminate toxins and waste, reduce appetite and satisfy hunger.
It is worth noting the acceleration of fat burning due to improved heat transfer. To get rid of excess weight Any variety is suitable.
The main thing is to follow the rules for brewing it and drink it every time 20-30 minutes before eating.
Read more about how I lost weight on green tea.
Tile green tea
Pressed, or as it is also called, slab tea is produced in almost all countries and it does not depend on the type of plant.
The essence is the processing, as a result of which the tea becomes stronger and more useful for humans, since more juice is squeezed out of it under pressure.
Green tea with jasmine
Complementing the benefits of green tea, jasmine in its composition accelerates the removal of “bad” cholesterol from the body, provides an antioxidant effect, relieves nervous tension and fatigue, and gives vigor without fear of increasing blood pressure.
You need to brew green tea with jasmine following the basic recommendations and rules.
Matcha green tea
I wrote a whole article about this tea; you can learn more from this.
Puer tea - secrets of preparation
This tea is a true asset of Chinese culture.
It is also called live due to the fact that special processing preserves the natural fermentation processes in the leaves.
There are very beautiful legend about this tea. When a child was born into a family, his parents collected the leaves, steamed them, pressed them into a cake and put them in a secret place.
And when the time came for the child to get married or get married, the tea was taken out and sold. The money that was received for the sale was just enough for the celebration, because... The price of tea increases depending on its age.
Brewing in a teapot occurs quite traditionally - pu-erh is poured with hot water at a temperature close to boiling. Variations are also possible regarding the infusion time. It is often recommended to infuse the first brew (the first two brews) of earthen tea for just a few seconds, then immediately drain the infusion, and when repeated brewing, increase the brewing time by 15-30 seconds each time.
Oolong tea - brewing rules
This type of tea is the rarest.
It is grown only in certain provinces of China, and the resulting flavor depends on the area and environmental conditions. Tea differs in the complexity of processing. It begins when the leaves are still on the plant.
They are treated with a sugar cane solution, then sprinkled with rice husks, left for several days, collected and carried out through several more stages, including soaking in milk, etc.
The tea should be brewed like other varieties or according to the recommendations on the package.
And finally, a few more tips:
- Green tea can be brewed multiple times.
- And here cold tea drinking is not recommended. It not only loses its composition, but can also cause harm to humans.
- It is advisable to store dry green tea in hermetically sealed opaque containers.
- It is not advisable to prepare the drink in a thermos, unless you drink it immediately after preparation.
Where to buy real green tea?
Lately I've been buying organic green teas from Tao of Tea, you can find a large selection Here
Well, friends, now you know how to brew green tea correctly, how many minutes and how many times to brew green tea, how to use it for health, which variety is most suitable for a particular situation.
Therefore, without delay, start preparing this aromatic and very healthy drink.
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The phrase “green tea” is strongly associated with a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of this drink are unconditional and time-tested. It contains about a hundred different beneficial substances. One of them, polyphenol, has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect, and stops the growth of cancer cells. Those who drink this tea daily protect themselves from many diseases and strengthen their immunity. However, all the benefits of this wonderful drink can only be realized if you know how to brew green tea correctly. Without following the technology, you can preserve the taste, but deprive the drink of its healing properties!
How is green tea obtained?
Many people think that this is some kind of special variety. Like, for example, the grapes "Isabella" and " Lady fingers" In fact, both green and black tea come from the same plant. The difference between them is that to obtain black tea, the leaves undergo a fermentation process.
Fermentation is a process of processing tea leaves, during which it is oxidized by bacteria and simultaneously dried.
With such treatment, it is natural that the leaf loses a certain supply of useful substances (however, it gains more rich taste and aroma). Green tea does not undergo a fermentation process (or only for a short time). That is why he retains natural benefits nature. For example: green tea contains 10 times more vitamin C than black tea. And we need to know how to brew green tea so as not to lose these properties.
Basic principles
There are several basic rules that must be followed when preparing green tea:
- The container in which the drink will be prepared must be warm. To do this, rinse it with boiling water before adding dry tea leaves. A cold teapot absorbs the heat from the water, so the tea may not brew completely.
- Do not pour boiling water over green tea. Maximum possible water temperature – 85 degrees. The recommended temperature is usually indicated on the tea packaging and ranges from 60 to 85 degrees. If you use boiling water, the drink will acquire an unpleasant, bitter taste and lose some of its beneficial properties.
- The brewing time for green tea is much shorter than for black tea. Usually it is no more than 1 minute for the first brew. If you brew longer, the leaf will give away a large number of tannins into water. With each subsequent brew, you can slightly increase the infusion time of the drink, but no more than 4 minutes.
- You can't drink this tea cold! Despite the fact that in the heat you want to drink it cooled, such a drink will not be beneficial. There will be no vitamins, antioxidants, or essential oils left in it.
Water for brewing
In order to cook healthy drink, need to use good water. The one that flows from the tap should not be used without filters. Recommended use soft, purified water, for example, artesian or spring. If this is not possible, you can soften tap water in a simple way. To do this, you need to put it in a bottle and put it in the freezer. Wait until a layer of ice 1.5-2 cm thick forms on the walls of the bottle. Drain off the unfrozen water. Defrost the ice: the result will be melt water, which will be cleared of metal salts and other unnecessary impurities.
Boil water to approximately the temperature 95 degrees. It is very convenient to use special electric kettles on which you can set the shutdown temperature. IN an ordinary teapot You can focus on air bubbles: as soon as they begin to form at the bottom, it’s time to turn off the heating. If water is allowed to boil too much, it will lose the oxygen it contains.
Choosing a kettle
Choosing the right utensils is important if you want to learn how to brew tea correctly. It is best to use clay: it retains heat well and does not emit any harmful substances and allows the tea to “breathe”. In second place are dishes made of glass and porcelain, but the tea leaves in them quickly become cold.
It is prohibited to use plastic or metal utensils for brewing: plastic releases toxic substances when heated, and metal gives the tea an unpleasant taste.
The ideal option would be clay teapot with a strainer for dry leaves. This is very convenient: after brewing, the strainer is removed, and nothing floats in the finished drink. To re-infuse, the strainer is returned to its place. There are also cups with strainers, which are convenient for preparing tea for one person. These cups have their own lid.
How many times should I brew?
We all know that unlike black tea, green tea can be brewed several times. Exactly how much depends on the specific variety. Ideal tea for multiple brewing- large leaf. Special varieties that unwind the leaves during the brewing process are well suited for repeated brewing. For example, green figured tea that opens in a teapot like a flower.
On average, you can pour boiling water over green tea 3-5 times. Connoisseurs of the drink claim that the second brew is the most delicious, as it allows you to experience the taste most fully.
Welding process
So, how to brew green tea correctly? Let's go through the main stages:
- Heat the prepared water to 95 degrees, rinse the teapot with it.
- Pour tea leaves into the teapot at the rate of 1 tsp. for 1 glass of water.
- Pour water cooled to the required temperature over the leaves. Immediately drain the first brew.
- Refill the leaves with water. Close the lid and let sit for no longer than 1 minute (or as directed on the package).
- Pour the finished drink into cups and enjoy the taste and benefits!
- If necessary, pour water over the leaves again (remember that you need to have time to drink green tea while it is warm).
You can clearly see the brewing stages in the video.
How to drink?
Of course, green tea is very healthy, but there should be moderation in everything. Should not be consumed more than 6 cups per day: this is fraught with increased blood pressure, headache, dizziness. After all, this drink contains caffeine, which tones the body. Besides, in large quantities it can put stress on the liver.
Green tea can be drunk with the addition of sugar, honey, lemon. However, in the East they prefer to drink it in pure form.
Leisurely traditional tea ceremonies allow you to enjoy exquisite taste green tea and harmonize soul and body. In its pure form or with additives, it is equally useful, especially for those who know how to brew tea correctly!
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