Each person’s unique tastes can be explored with the many flavors of tea. There are a number of elements that fuse to brew good tea. With practice and experimentation, you will soon discover your own tea style. Sometimes you may prefer the formality of the traditional method, and at other times you may toss some leaves into a cup and add water. The loose leaf and compressed loose leaf teas allow you to determine the strength and brewing style.

There are two main points to always keep in mind when brewing tea, including chinese white tea. The first thing is use good water. Spring water is preferred. This should be stressed since most cities tap water will change the way tea tastes, and not for the better. The second thing is be aware of the temperature of the water in relation to the type of tea you are brewing. Using boiling water on green tea will make it taste bitter. Using steaming water on pu-erh won’t bring out the full range of flavors.

Of course it is also important to use the right amount of water per amount of tea and to not let the tea steep (soak in the water) too long or too short. Follow the directions below and soon you’ll be making amazing tea that you’re sure to enjoy.

*Depending on how much tea you use per cup, you can expect a pound of dry tea leaves to yield 150 - 200 cups of tea, and two ounces to yield 20 - 28 cups.

 

TEA BREWING INSTRUCTIONS:

TEA CHART

Tea	Steeping Time	Water Temperature
Green / White	1-4 Minutes	Steaming (150-180 F)
Oolong	1-3 Minutes	Light Boil (165-190 F)
Pu-erh	2-10 Minutes	Rolling Boil
Black	2-5 Minutes	Rolling Boil

INSTANT TEACUP BREWING

Place about one level teaspoon of dry leaves in the cup (6-8 0z)
Pour hot water directly over leaves (let steep1-3 minutes)
Drink and enjoy (leaves usually float to the bottom)
Re-use the same leaves once more with 1/2 the amount of fresh hot water

EXPRESS BREWING (WITH A SMALL TEAPOT 5-8 OZ)

• Measure 1 tsp.- 1 Tbs. (3-10 grams) of dry leaves into small teapot
• Fill teapot with hot water and steep (see chart for time and water temp)
• Pour off entire liquid into cup(s) and Enjoy!

  Using the Express Brewing Method, the leaves can be reused 2-4 times. Experiment with the strength of your brew by using more dry leaves and decreasing the steeping time. This process will lead you to your desired concentration of tea and preferred balance of flavor. To avoid bitterness, be careful not to over steep the leaves or use water that is too hot for that particular tea.