White Pearls
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 pearl in the pot
2. Water
Use 90c/194f water.
3. Time
Add water and discard. Then add water again and brew 2-3 minutes. Pearls can be brewed many times!
This tea greatly benefits from Gong Fu style brewing. Use 5 grams (2 tsp) in a small pot (6-8oz, 200ml). Add boiling water and brew for 30 seconds. 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 start opening quicker in subsequent brews.
When Brewing is finished, remove the leaves (if using an infuser) or pour all of the tea (if using a pot). Do not leave leaves in the cup or tea in the pot - tea may become bitter or astringent (dry).
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!