Fu brick Tea can be brewed or boiled. This type of tea is made from fermented dark tea, and its leaves are relatively coarse and contain a certain proportion of tea stalks. When brewing, use boiling water, and you may rinse the tea 1-2 times. It has a high tolerance for brewing and a robust flavor. You can also prepare it by boiling, but pay attention to the amount of tea used, as too much can be overpowering.
Fu Brick Tea: Better Brewed or Boiled?
Fu brick tea can be brewed or boiled, but overall, brewing produces better results.
Brewing Method: Place the Fu brick tea in a cup and pour boiling water directly over it. Cover the cup and let it steep for 5 minutes before drinking.
Boiling Method: Put the prepared Fu brick tea into a glass pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and after boiling, add cold spring water. After boiling again, strain the tea and remove the residue before serving.
Fu Brick Tea with Milk: Place the prepared Fu brick tea in boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes. Then add milk and bring to a boil. Use a strainer to remove the tea residue before drinking.
For those who prefer a rich flavor, boiling the tea is more suitable. It is recommended to use a white porcelain gaiwan for brewing for the best effect.
Method for Boiling Fu Brick Tea
Preparing the Tea: Fu brick tea is a type of dark tea that is often tightly compressed into bricks. To break apart the tea, use a tea knife or needle to assist in portioning it out. It can be a bit tedious, so each time you separate the tea, take enough for 3-5 days, and prepare about 8-10 grams of tea for each session of boiling.
Boiling the Tea: When boiling Fu brick tea, first bring water to a boil, then add the tea and continue boiling for another 3 minutes. Switch to low heat and boil for one more minute before Pouring out the tea. Use a strainer when pouring to prevent too much residue from getting into the tea, which could affect the quality of subsequent infusions.
Drinking the Tea: Fu brick tea has a distinctive aged and robust flavor. You can Drink it straight, or place the tea in a thermos for 1-2 hours to enhance its aroma. Alternatively, you can add milk to make a Milk tea.
Method for Brewing Fu Brick Tea
Warming the Cups: Rinse the tea utensils with boiling water, then directly place the tea leaves in the gaiwan.
Awakening the Tea: Pour boiling water into the gaiwan, lightly cover it, and gently shake to awaken the tea leaves.
Brewing: For the first Infusion, pour boiling water into the gaiwan, quickly cover it, and after about 5 seconds, pour out the tea to taste.
Tasting: For subsequent infusions (second, third, … eighth, ninth), gradually increase the brewing time, such as 5 seconds for the second infusion, around 10 seconds for the third, and so on.
Serving: Finally, pour the tea from the gaiwan into a pitcher, then into tasting cups, and enjoy.
Boiling Method: Put the prepared Fu brick tea into a glass pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and after boiling, add cold spring water. After boiling again, strain the tea and remove the residue before serving.