Dried tangerine Peel can be paired with both ripe and raw Pu'er, but relatively speaking, ripe Pu'er is better. When paired with raw Tea, the dried tangerine peel can alleviate the bitterness of the tea and moderate its strong taste and nature; when paired with ripe tea, the taste is smooth and aged with a rich aroma, complementing each other perfectly. brewing ripe Pu'er together with dried tangerine peel results in a smoother and silkier flavor, catering to the drinking needs of most people.
How to brew and cook Pu'er tea with dried tangerine peel;
A cup of dried tangerine peel Pu'er not only clears the lungs and moisturizes but also provides a delightful afternoon experience.
First, take a small teapot with a capacity of 200 ml, 2 grams of dried tangerine peel, and 8 grams of ripe Pu'er tea. Break the dried tangerine peel into small pieces, as smaller pieces will fully release the aromatic oils from the peel. When cooking dried tangerine peel Pu'er, it is important to maintain a balance between the two ingredients; too much peel can overpower the taste and lose the individual flavors.
Place the dried tangerine peel and Pu'er tea together in the teapot and pour boiling water over them. Discard the first Infusion for cleaning purposes. From the second infusion onwards, you can start enjoying the tea. If you prefer a stronger taste, you can boil the infused tea and dried tangerine peel in a glass pot.
A delicious and flavorful dried tangerine peel Pu'er is now ready, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely afternoon.
Pairing Dried Tangerine Peel with Ripe or Raw Pu'er
Newhui dried tangerine peel is known as the “first harmonizing herb,” where “harmonizing” means compatibility. Whether used in medicine, tea brewing, or cooking, it can be combined with various other ingredients. According to medical texts, dried tangerine peel has a bitter and slightly spicy taste, and its nature is warm. It can help regulate qi and improve digestion, relieve coughs by expelling phlegm, and disperse coldness while providing warmth. Regular consumption can help regulate the spleen, promote digestion, treat urinary issues, soothe the Liver and lungs, eliminate food stagnation, and benefit all five organs. It is also effective in treating alcohol-related illnesses.
Therefore, from an efficacy standpoint, Newhui dried tangerine peel can be paired with both raw and ripe Pu'er. Specifically, when paired with raw tea, it can alleviate the bitterness of the tea and moderate its strong taste and nature.
When paired with ripe tea, especially with aged Newhui dried tangerine peel, the resulting infusion is smooth and aged with a rich aroma, complementing the robustness of the ripe tea. For those who do not like the “pile fermentation flavor” of ripe tea, brewing ripe Pu'er together with dried tangerine peel can mitigate this flavor, allowing one to truly taste the essence of ripe Pu'er!