Da Hong Pao
Brewing Guide
Thank you for trying our tea! These brewing recommendations are for a cup, mug or small pot. For a larger pot, increase the leaf and time.
1. Leaf
Use 1 square
2. Water
Use boiling water
3. Time
Depending on the size of your pot or cup, can brew 30 seconds (small pot) or 2 minutes (large pot)
These tea leaves are pressed into bricks for storage and aging. We recommend "waking up the tea" by pouring out the first brew without drinking. One square can be brewed many times without losing flavor!
When Brewing is finished, remove the leaves (if using an infuser) or pour all of the tea (if using a pot). Do not leave tea leaves sitting in water, getting stronger and stronger.
A Note on Water Temperature:
To achieve 80 degree water (175F), heat water until tiny bubbles just begin to form on the bottome of the kettle, and wisps of steam appear.
To achieve 90 degree water (195F), heat water until bubbles on bottom of kettle and strings of tiny bubbles begin rising to the surface.
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As always, adjust brewing elements to your personal taste. Happy Tea Time!