How to Steep Tea: The Complete Guide
No matter what method you use to steep your tea, great tea should taste incredible: sweet, aromatic, and never bitter.
Loose leaf tea is not fussy or hard to brew, as long as you start with great leaves from great people!
In this guide, we’ll explore how to fine tune your techniques for the best brew possible.
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No matter what method you use to steep your tea, great tea should taste incredible: sweet, aromatic, and never bitter. Loose leaf tea is not fussy or hard to brew, as long as you start with great leaves from great people! In this guide, we’ll explore how to fine tune your techniques for the best brew possible.
When a talented farmer craftsperson like He Changke hand-picks and hand-finishes your tea, you want to make sure you are experiencing that tea in all its glory. This means adjusting your steeping methods to yield the best results.
There are three critical variables of steeping tea: water temperature, steep time, and leaf-to-water ratio. Adjusting each variable changes the quality of your cup. We’ll review each element so you can make informed choices and discover your own ideal brew.
"Keep in mind the critical variables of steeping tea: water temperature, steep time, and leaf-to-water ratio."
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Making Tea: What You Need to Know
"Steep" definition:
Steeping tea is as simple as combining leaves and water.
How much loose leaf tea you use, the temperature of the water you brew with, and how long you steep your tea are three “tools” you can use to get to your perfect brew.
No matter what brewing style you choose, starting with good tea leaves means you’ll be drinking good tea.
Generally, we talk about two main brewing styles: “Western” and “Gongfu”.
