Simplified Traditional Brewing (in small teapot)

• Fill clay teapot with hot water (to warm the teapot)
• Pour out the water
• Add dry leaves (fill up to halfway with leaves)
• Add hot water (see chart for water temperature)
• Immediately pour off the liquid and discard
• Add fresh hot water (see chart for water temp) to top of teapot
• Cover with the lid of the teapot and continue pouring water over the teapot
• Wait 30 seconds - 1 minute and pour off into serving vessel or cup(s)
• Serve and Enjoy!

  The leaves can be re-used 3-5 times while increasing the steeping time by about 30 seconds each infusion.

  

GONGFU (GREAT SKILL) BREWING

• Use a 3 to 6 oz Guywan (a saucer and a cup with a lid) or a warmed small teapot.
• The leaves are placed in the cup or pot (almost half full of dry leaves) and add water at appropriate temperature.
• Allow to steep for 30 seconds to one minute, then pour.
• If using a Guywan, strain the liquid by holding the lid allowing the liquid to drain while the lid holds back the leaves.

  Serve 1-4 people in very small 1 oz cups. This creates an espresso type brew that brings out the rich flavors of oolong, green and white teas. The leaves can be reused from 4-6 times depending on the quality and flavor of the particular tea. As a general rule, slightly increase the steeping time for each subsequent brew. Be careful though, the tea can easily become bitter if over steeped. This is a great way to learn to taste different subtleties of tea.