Pu-erh tea old tea head is a kind of Pu-erh tea, which is formed into lumps during the fermentation process of Pu-erh tea. Produced, the tea soup is thicker after brewing, very resistant to foaming, and is loved by many people. Let’s take a look at the brewing method of the old tea head of Pu’er tea.
Once known as the leftover old tea head, also known as “pimple tea”, and with its unique taste characteristics and high cost performance, it is now a “popular tea” goods”.
The old tea head has a mellow taste, the soup is smooth and waxy, and it lasts for a long time. It is one of the favorite teas of cooked tea lovers.
The reason why the old tea head is popular is not only because of its good taste and resistance to brewing, but also worth mentioning that the old tea head is the same as cooked tea. It has the effect of nourishing the stomach.
The tea leaves that can form into tea cubes when piled up are full of gum and sugar, and the most tender and strong part of tea is sugar and gum. Most, this also shows that the quality of the old tea head is extremely good.
When choosing old tea heads, we need to choose those with relatively loose particles, clear strands, and pure aroma. Such old tea heads have a better taste after brewing. it is good.
Compared with cord-shaped tea, the tea head with a normal fermentation degree has more content, the tea soup is thicker and more resistant to brewing, but it can be brewed until In the end, there are still most of the tea heads that will not spread, but stick together.
Generally speaking, all kinds of Pu’er loose tea of the old tea head grade are fermented heavier, and are not easy to be brewed and scattered, so the relative sweetness and tea soup The brightness will also be higher.
Some tea lovers may find that the old tea head is difficult to brew, so how should the old tea head be brewed?
Old tea head is the agglomerated tea when it is fermented, so it also has a certain amount of ash. It is recommended to wash the tea two times. The first one is soaked in water for about 5 minutes, and then Gently stir the tea head so that the ash is completely dissolved in the water, and then pour out the water.
The second course of washing tea is to brew with boiling water normally, and the first course of water is used to rinse the tea set.
Secondly, it is best to use a white porcelain tea set or a purple sand tea set when brewing the old tea head. The tea set should be brewed with boiling water before.
In this way, the tea set can be cleaned and the temperature of the tea set can be raised. Then put the prepared old tea head into the tea set, pour boiling water to wash the tea, and let the tea leaves warm. The dust on the surface of the tea leaves is washed off.
Note: The old tea head is a kind of tea with strong foam resistance, so the water temperature must be high when brewing, it is best to use a high-boiled 100-degree tea Boil water to brew.
After flushing, cover the lid of the tea set and let it soak in the water for a minute, then you can find that the tea soup has turned dark red, take it out Pour into another teacup and drink directly.
brewing steps of old Pu’er tea head
Preparation: old tea head, cover bowl, measuring cylinder, teapot (recommended clay pot or silver teapot) pot), Nongfu Mountain spring water, water boiling utensils, tea ceremony accessories, etc.
Dry tea: Pu-erh ripe tea can be naturally tangled into “blocks” during the fermentation process, which is precisely the higher grade and softer tea in this batch of teas. Therefore, the tea head is not only rich in pectin, but also the tea is plump and tender.
Tea production: Weigh 3 grams of old tea head dry tea.
Dissolving tea: The old tea head is condensed into a mass, so the process of “dissolving the tea” is very important. You can use a sharp tea needle to follow the cord of the old tea head Pry the tea balls into fingernail-sized slices, remember to be careful and attentive to avoid hurting your hands.
Washing the tea: The unwrapped old tea head needs to be rinsed with 100 ℃ boiling water in a covered bowl before tea making, so that the tea leaves can be soaked and the strands stretched, so that the content of the substances can be evenly distributed. Exudate, wash the tea and discard it.
Measuring water: measure 500ml of Nongfu Mountain spring water with a graduated cylinder (must be cold water)
Pour tea and water: wash Pour the tea and water into the teapot and mix.
Boil tea: boil over high heat, simmer for 30 minutes, turn off the heat, and let it stand for 5 minutes to make the soup.
The old tea head of Pu’er tea can be brewed or boiled. There are many methods. You can drink the old tea head of Pu’er tea according to your favorite method. The old tea head of Pu-erh tea is mild in nature and can be drunk by the general population. Regular drinking in moderation is also good for health.
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