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This article details the art of making a cup or pot of green tea using leaves, not bags, by following traditional Chinese methods. Buy some tea, a teapot and some cups. You really don't need to bother with anything else.
Steps
Using a Few Leaves
Using More Leaves to Serve for 4 More People
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs it safe to drink the leaves in Chinese tea?
Community AnswerIt is safe, but it's better to chew them. In China, there are some dishes cooked with tea leaves. -
QuestionWhat is the name of the tea leaf?
Community AnswerIt is commonly known as "tea leaf" (seriously), and its scientific name is Camellia Sinensis. -
QuestionWhat is the best time for taking this tea?
Community AnswerYou can make it when you feel like it.
Warnings
- It helps to know how a specific tea will smell before you buy it. If you happen to buy a tea frequently, then you can check at the store if it has gone bad before buying it.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- If you are buying loose leaf tea, make sure you examine what you are putting in the pot. Rarely small objects, such as twigs, foil(depending on the wrapping), or insects can make their way into tea accidentally.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Watch out for old, out-of-date tea. Check the tea. Smell it. Look at it and check for dried-out leaves. Taste a piece (but don't taste it if is has been wet and in a container for a long time, or smells completely different from its original scent; if it smells sickly sweet [rotted]).⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Teapot
- cups
- kettle
- water just under boiling(190°F)
- tea
References
- ↑ https://www.saveur.com/article/Techniques/How-to-Make-a-Pot-of-Chinese-Tea/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/06/dining/how-the-experts-brew-tea.html
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/how-to-make-green-tea-brewing-tips-article
- ↑ https://www.saveur.com/article/Techniques/How-to-Make-a-Pot-of-Chinese-Tea/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-brew-green-tea-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-203091
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzwCbCE0wAE
- ↑ https://www.ibiblio.org/chineseculture/contents/food/p-food-c03s03.html
About This Article
To make your own Chinese green tea, place 5 to 10 grams of tea leaves into a tea pot. Then, add in some hot water. Make sure that the water is around 80 to 90°F. When you're finished, wait 3 to 5 minutes, then serve! For more brewing tips, like how to make green tea for multiple people, read on!
