Steps to a great cup of green tea

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A good cup of green Chinese tea can be delicious and give you a host of health benefits, but its tender leaves must be brewed properly. You can make the best cup of Chinese green tea you’ve ever had, just follow a few simple rules and you’ll be on your way!

 

First, think about your water

 

The best water, many senior Chinese green tea lovers agree, is spring water. Such water from natural underground aquifers is soft, fresh, and full of minerals.

 

In many countries, tap water is normally hard and can have additional chemicals added to it. In the eyes of discerning Chinese tea lovers, this is definitely not the best water for brewing green tea. One alternative is bottled water, which is also soft and rich in minerals.

 

Second, prepare the proper teaware

 

For centuries, appreciating the color and look of tea has been a huge part of Chinese culture. And to truly see the beauty of your green Chinese tea, you need glass or porcelain tea cups.

 

Green tea is considered one of the most pleasant teas to look at. For example, the famous Mao Jian tea leaves look like needles and stand up straight as they are brewed. Longjing, as another example, will unfurl and dance like a feather in a breeze. That’s really unique.

 

Glass cups will offer you a crystal-clear view of your tea. While porcelain cups, with their snow-white shine, accentuates the beauty and true color of your green Chinese tea.

 

Waste no time, let’s boil the water and brew a good cuppa!

 

Now here is the most important tip to keep in mind: don’t brew your tea too hot or for too long.

 

Green tea, such as Longjing, is very delicate. Actually, only the most tender tea shoots are picked to make it. If the water is too hot, the Chinese tea leaves will be destroyed, making your tea very bitter and much of the delicate aroma will be lost. What’s worse, you can destroy the minerals that make green tea so healthy.

 

So try to keep the water temperature between 70-90°C before brewing your tea. After you’ve brought your kettle to a boil, allow the water to cool down for a while before putting your tea leaves in the pot.

 

Also, when you brew, don’t steep the leaves for more than 3 minutes. Normally 2-3 minutes is more than enough.

 

Now, you know the secrets for brewing a great cup of green Chinese tea. Ready to cheer yourself up? Let’s do it now!