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The Art of Tea brewing

Our guide to making the perfect cup, whether you’re new to loose leaf tea or you simply want to get the best taste from your leaves...

Brewing Guidelines for Six Major Tea Types 

1. ‌Rock Tea (e.g., Da Hong Pao, Rougui)‌

Teaware‌: Purple clay pot or gaiwan (110-150ml)
‌Dosage‌: 7-8g‌
‌Water Temperature‌: 100℃ boiling water‌

Steps‌:

  • Warm the teaware, then add tea leaves and inhale the dry aroma.
  • 1st infusion‌: Pour water from a height, steep for 5 seconds (awakens the tea)‌.
  • 2nd–4th infusions‌: Immediate pouring to preserve the "rock essence"‌.
  • 5th+ infusions‌: Extend steeping by 5–10 seconds per infusion‌.

    Tips‌: Avoid oversteeping the first 3 infusions to prevent bitterness; yields 7+ infusions‌.
  • 2. ‌Aged White Tea (Aged ≥3 Years)‌

    Teaware‌:Ceramic pot or steeper (loose tea) / gaiwan (compressed tea)‌
    ‌Dosage‌: 5g (loose) / 7g (compressed)‌
    ‌Water Temperature‌: 100℃‌

    Methods:

  • Gaiwan brewing‌: Steep 10 seconds for first 3 infusions, +5 seconds thereafter‌.
  • ‌Boiling method‌: Use 3g tea per 500ml water; simmer for 3 minutes after boiling‌.

    Note: Rinse aged tea briefly before brewing‌.
  • 3. ‌Floral Tea (e.g., Jasmine, Rose)‌

    Teaware‌: Glass cup or porcelain pot
    ‌Dosage‌: 3–4g per serving
    ‌Water Temperature‌: 80–85℃‌

    Steps:

  • Fill the cup 1/3 with water, add tea, and swirl to moisten.
  • Top up to 70% full, steep for 2 minutes‌.
  • Re-steep 2–3 times, extending time by 1 minute each‌.

    Key: Avoid high temperatures to protect petals; glassware showcases blooming‌.
  • 4. ‌Black Tea (e.g., Zhengshan Xiaozhong, Keemun)‌

    Teaware‌: White porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot
    ‌Dosage‌: 5g per 150ml‌
    ‌Water Temperature‌: 85–90℃

    Steps:

  • Rinse quickly and discard (awakens aroma)‌.
  • 1st–3rd infusions‌: 5 seconds‌.
  • 4th+ infusions‌: Add 3 seconds per infusion‌.

    Avoid: Pouring boiling water directly to prevent sourness‌.
  • 5. ‌Dark Tea (e.g., Anhua, Liubao)‌

    Teaware‌: Purple clay pot or ceramic pot
    ‌Dosage‌: 8g per 180ml‌
    ‌Water Temperature‌: 100℃

    ‌Guidelines‌:

  • Rinse twice (10 seconds each) to remove aged notes‌.
  • ‌1st infusion‌: 15 seconds; +5 seconds per subsequent infusion‌.
  • ‌Aged tea boiling‌: Use 1:200 tea-to-water ratio; boil 3 minutes‌.

    Storage‌: Ventilated, dry, and dark environment‌.
  • 6. ‌Pu-erh Tea‌ (RAW)

    Teaware‌: Gaiwan
    ‌Dosage‌: 7g (150ml)
    ‌Water Temperature‌: 95℃

    ‌‌Brewing‌:

  • ‌1st–3rd infusions: 5 seconds.
  • ‌4th+ infusions:+3 seconds.

    Character‌: Floral/fruity notes.
  • Pu-erh Tea‌ (Ripe)

    Teaware‌: Purple clay pot
    ‌Dosage‌: 8g (180ml)‌
    ‌Water Temperature‌: 100℃

    ‌‌Brewing‌:

  • Rinse twice before brewing
  • ‌1st infusion: 10 seconds.
  • ‌2nd infusions: +5 seconds.

    Character‌: Rich, mellow texture‌.
  • General Notes

  • Use purified or spring water.
  • Pre-warming teaware enhances aroma release.
  • Adjust steeping time based on personal preference.