Rivers & Lakes
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 5-7 grams for gong fu brewing
2. Water
Use boiling water (100c / 212f)
3. Time
20-30 seconds per brew
This tea greatly benefits from Gong Fu style brewing. Use a small pot (6-8oz, 200ml) and short brews (30 seconds or less). Good for 10+ brews.
Because this tea was pressed into cakes for aging, we recommend "waking up the tea", by adding hot water and quickly pouring it out before you begin brewing. This allows the leaves to open a bit before the first brew.
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!