White Tea is best brewed with water at 80-85 degrees Celsius. As a slightly fermented Tea, using moderately hot water can better activate the aroma and flavor of white tea. If boiling water (100 degrees Celsius) is used, it may damage the tea leaves to some extent, affecting both the taste and nutritional value of the tea. Therefore, it is recommended to use water heated to 80-85 degrees Celsius when brewing white tea.
Brewing Temperature for New White Tea
The ideal brewing temperature for new white tea is around 80 degrees Celsius, ensuring the freshness and crispness of the tea while not compromising its taste. If the water is too hot, it can destroy the vitamins in the tea leaves, reducing the nutritional value of the tea.
The higher the water temperature, the stronger the taste of the tea infusion. Generally, the optimal brewing temperature for new white tea is around 80 degrees Celsius, which ensures the freshness and crispness of the tea without compromising its taste. If the water is too hot, it can destroy the vitamins in the tea leaves, reducing the nutritional value of the tea. Additionally, because the tea infusion color is darker, care should be taken not to scald your hands during brewing. Lastly, avoid directly pouring boiling water over the tea as this can destroy vitamin C in the leaves, affecting the taste of the tea.
Brewing Temperature for Aged White Tea
The suggested brewing temperature for aged white tea is above 90 degrees Celsius, which helps to better release the aroma and internal substances of the tea. Boiling water (100 degrees Celsius) is ideal for brewing aged white tea, as it is a type of fermented tea with thick and plump dried tea leaves. Using boiling water allows the internal substances of the tea to be extracted. When brewing white tea, first place the tea leaves into a lidded bowl, then pour boiling water over them to rinse the tea, and after five seconds, discard the water. Then, add more boiling water. Note that the tea should not be brewed too strongly; typically, 5 grams of tea requires 150 milliliters of water.
Brewing Temperature for Yunnan White Tea
The suggested brewing temperature for Yunnan white tea is between 90°C and 95°C. This temperature range helps the tea effectively release its bitter components without losing too much of its aroma.
When brewing Yunnan white tea, the general practice is to first preheat the Teaware and cups, then place an appropriate amount of tea leaves in the Teapot, pour in water at 80°C to 90°C, and quickly discard it. This step is known as “washing the tea.” Afterward, add more hot water and wait for a period before enjoying the delicious Yunnan white tea.
Brewing Method for White Tea Cakes
Step One: Breaking Off Tea Leaves
Break off thin slices of white tea according to your brewing needs. Prepare 5 grams of white tea and a 110-milliliter white porcelain lidded bowl.
Step Two: Warming the Teaware
Before brewing, rinse all the teaware with boiling water to ensure the purity of the tea's aroma is not affected by external factors.
Step Three: Pouring Water
The optimal water temperature for brewing white tea cakes is 100 degrees Celsius. With boiling water, the aromatic substances are fully released, and pectin substances are broken down, ensuring a full-bodied tea flavor. When pouring water over the tea cake, it is best to use a circular wall pouring method, allowing the white tea cake to be thoroughly soaked in the boiling water.
Step Four: Pouring Out the Infusion
After pouring water, cover the cup and pour out the tea after about 5 seconds.
The first four infusions should have a quick pour time of five seconds. After the fifth infusion, adjust the pouring time based on the strength of the tea, increasing by about five seconds. Once the infusion becomes lighter, allow it to steep longer to regain its rich flavor.