Unique Ways to Prepare Pu'er Tea
In the world of Pu'er,
there are these
unique tea-making methods.
Let's explore how many you've tried.
Bamboo-Flavored Tea
The Bamboo-Flavored Tea is a distinctive method used by the Dai and Lahu people.
It gets its name from the bamboo fragrance infused into the tea leaves.
① Soak glutinous rice for two hours, then spread it at the bottom of a steamer. Place dried tea leaves on top and steam them.
② Once the tea leaves have softened and absorbed the aroma of the rice, pack them tightly into a bamboo tube.
❸ Seal the opening with sweet bamboo leaves and slowly roast the bamboo tube over charcoal until it turns yellow and the tea inside is completely dry.
❹ To consume, split open the bamboo tube, portion out some tea leaves into a bowl, and pour boiling water over them to Drink.
Roasted Tea
Roasted tea is one of the drinking methods used by the Lahu people.
The preparation process is relatively simple.
① Directly roast fresh tea (one bud and five leaves) over fire until it turns golden brown.
❷ Place the roasted tea into a preheated Clay pot, add water, and continue heating until it boils.
Clay Pot Tea
Clay Pot Tea is an ancient drinking method of the Hani people.
This method produces a fragrant and flavorful tea.
① First, boil water in a clay pot, then add fresh tea leaves. As the water evaporates, replenish it to the original level two to three times.
❷ The brewed tea is typically served in a bamboo tea cup.
Roasted Tea (Broader Practice)
Many ethnic minorities in Pu'er have their own unique ways of preparing roasted tea, each with its own distinct characteristics.
This section will share the roasted tea method of the Bulang people.
① Blow away the ash from charcoal, then continuously stir-fry dry tea leaves until they emit a roasted aroma. Remove any remaining charcoal.
② After roasting, place the tea leaves in a clay pot, add hot water, bring it to a boil, and it's ready to serve.
Iron Plate Roasted Tea
Iron plate roasted tea is a drinking method of the Wa people.
The tea made this way has a more pronounced bitterness.
① Place an appropriate amount of dry tea on a thin iron plate and continuously roast it until the leaves turn golden brown.
② Transfer the roasted tea into a teapot, continue cooking until it boils, and then it can be consumed.
Roasted Pot Tea
Roasted pot tea is a drinking method commonly found among the Yi people.
The flavor is roasty and fragrant, and some families may also roast glutinous rice along with the tea before brewing.
① Combine dry tea and an appropriate amount of glutinous rice in a clay pot. Continuously shake the pot over the fire until the tea leaves become crisp and the rice turns golden brown.
② Pour a small amount of hot water into the pot and wait for 2-3 minutes. Then fill the pot with water again and return it to the charcoal fire to continue cooking the tea until it boils.
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