How to Make the Right Pueur

In our culture, which is closer to the West than to the East, the art of tea drinking is poorly developed. Although in recent years, there has been a tendency for a more vibrant attitude to this drink and the procedure for its brewing. Tea is a special drink that has many useful qualities. However, in order to allow these qualities to manifest themselves to the fullest, one must have certain knowledge in the field of how to make the right puer.

Puer is a complex and delicate drink intended for connoisseurs of its multi-layered taste and delicate aroma. It is a unique drink, with a mild and seasoned taste that should be enjoyed. The secret of the magic of this tea lies in the way it is processed: it is subjected to fermentation and long exposure.

Item 1. How to brew puer?

From how tea is brewed, not only does it depend on its taste and the ability to quench its thirst. This determines its healing properties. After all, he is able to lower cholesterol, treat the stomach, even remove the hangover and help lose weight. In China, this tea is considered almost a panacea for all diseases.

So, the rules of brewing.

1. Waiver of any sweetener

This rule is put on the first place, because sugar deprives tea of its true taste. Quality tea in this case has a particularly tangible loss. To that, sugar deprives him of medicinal qualities, and first of all - the purifying effect.

2. The right dishes

The tea utensils must necessarily be porcelain or glass. The clay, from which most teapots are made, absorbs the magic aroma of tea, depriving you of many advantages.

After brewing tea, the brewer should be washed and well dried. Do not use liquid for washing dishes - for tea they are simply disastrous, given the amount of flavors and dyes that they contain.

3. Water

Chinese sages recommend using rainwater or well water for brewing. As for urban residents this is almost impossible task, we will stop at another point.

To understand how to properly brew puer, note that the water should not be brought to a boil. A sufficient temperature will be 80-90 degrees. You can calculate this temperature by observing the water. After sufficient heating in the water, small bubbles will appear first, then larger. When the water starts to bubble slightly - you can start brewing.

4. Welding

A sufficient amount of tea leaves for one cup of tea - one and a half teaspoons. Specialists recommend to wash the tea leaves slightly before frying and fry.

5. How to make a pu er

Do not brew tea in cold dishes. It must first be doused with boiling water to warm from all sides. Only after this, the tea pot is put in and filled with water by one-third. After a few seconds, the water must be drained, so that the tea begins to "breathe". Re-fill the kettle with half water, leave for 3-5 minutes.

6. How many times can I make a pu er

Brewing puer leaves can be from 4 to 7 times. It depends on the quantity and quality of the tea leaves. Each subsequent brewing requires more time: the first brewing - 40-50 seconds, the third - a minute, the fifth - 2 minutes. Tastes will differ: from sated to light. Do not drink tea, which happened to stand for more than an hour - he has already lost his qualities. The Chinese believe that it even becomes harmful, and they really know for certain how to make a Puerh right.

Item 2. How to choose a pu er?

Puer tea is of several kinds. This is Shu Puer and Sheng Puer.

Shu Puer is the most common. This tea lasted several months. It can be bought both placer and pressed. Keep the tea for several years, because over the years it only gets better. Brewer Shu Puer needs boiling water.

Sheng Puer, or as it is also called "raw tea", was aged for years. Young Sheng Puer was aged less than three years, and really "aged" are considered to be leaves, which were kept even longer. This tea can be brewed only with water, only brought to a boil, so as not to destroy the bouquet.

When choosing Puer, pay attention that it was in a paper package. Leaves should have a good "tea" smell. The leaves of the Puerh must have a reddish or greenish tint (depending on the exposure), but not black. These are the basic selection criteria for a real good Puer tea.