Pu-erh tea can be compared with coffee in its tonic, invigorating effect. But unlike coffee, it is very healthy and non-addictive. Nutritionists recommend this tea for those looking to lose weight. I almost completely switched from coffee to pu-erh and I recommend it to everyone. Brewing it is not difficult at all, but the process is different from brewing regular tea. Find out how to brew pu-erh tea properly in my article.
I brew pu-erh tea in the simplest way - in a regular teapot or cup. For one serving, 3 grams (1 hour spoon) of dry tea is enough for 150-200 ml of water. If you are using pressed pu-erh, cut a small piece of 2-3 cm from the tile with a knife. Try not to break the sheet too much.
For brewing, use water around 95 ° C - after the water boils, you will need to wait a minute.
First you need to wash the tea. Place the tea in a teapot or cup and cover with hot water. After 20 seconds, drain the water - the leaf is washed from dust, saturated with water and will be able to better reveal its taste and aroma when brewing.
After a minute, you can brew. Pour hot water over the tea and let it brew for 3 minutes. Then pour the finished infusion without the brewed leaves into a cup and enjoy real Chinese pu-erh. The remaining leaves can be brewed in the same way several more times.
The infusion time may vary depending on your personal preference.
Pu-erh tea is light - Shen pu-erh (the infusion is similar in color to green tea), and dark - Shu pu-erh (cognac-colored infusion). They differ not only in color, but also in taste. Try both - they're worth it.
