How is Dragon Ball tea made? The production method of Dragon Ball Pu'er tea is the same as that of raw Pu'er tea, except that Dragon Balls are in a spherical form. The shape of Dragon Balls represents a revival of the Pu'er tea cake form. In the past, tea cakes required breaking before brewing, but now Dragon Balls come in sizes of 5-8 grams, just right for one serving, eliminating the need for breaking. As Dragon Ball tea cakes maintain the taste of tea while being convenient and appealing to consumer preferences, they have been well-received by the market.
The Process of Making Sun-Dried Green Tea
1. Preparation of Raw Materials
Preparation of raw materials is the most important step in making sun-dried green tea. This type of tea is best made from fresh buds and leaves of large-Leaf tea varieties, which should be handpicked using proper techniques to ensure high-quality tea leaves.
2. Spreading Out and Fixation
After picking, the tea leaves should be spread out and placed in a cool, ventilated area to speed up the evaporation of moisture. Once the fresh leaves become soft, they can proceed to the next step. Fixation, which can be conducted through pan-firing or drum heating, helps preserve the tea's taste.
3. Rolling
After fixation, the tea undergoes rolling, during which pressure is applied to shape the leaves into twisted forms without breaking them, allowing the juice within the leaves to be evenly released. Proper control of pressure is crucial for maintaining the taste and nutritional value of the tea.
4. Drying
The final step is drying, which can be done by pan-firing or air-drying until the tea is completely dry, resulting in finished sun-dried green tea.
How is Dragon Ball Tea Made?
1. Dragon Ball tea is made from sun-dried green tea. To make Dragon Ball tea, prepare the necessary tea pressing and rolling equipment.
2. Weigh the tea (1-20 grams based on personal preference) and wrap it in pure cotton cloth. Steam the wrapped tea to soften it, then use a tea pressing machine to roll it into balls.
3. The process of making Dragon Ball tea is simple and has these characteristics: portable, visually appealing with intact leaves.
How to Brew Dragon Ball Pu'er Tea for Best Flavor
1. Prepare and Rinse tea utensils: First, prepare your tea utensils and rinse them with hot Water.
2. Measure tea: Place the Pu'er tea in the teapot.
3. Rinse tea: Take an appropriate amount of Pu'er tea and place it in a bowl cover, pour boiling water over it, and after a moment, discard the water to remove impurities and attached substances.
4. Brew: Pour boiling water into the bowl cover, cover it, and wait for about ten seconds.
5. Decant tea: Pour the brewed tea into a pitcher, placing a strainer on top to prevent tea leaves from falling in.
6. Serve tea: Remove the strainer and pour the tea from the pitcher into tasting cups. You are now ready to enjoy the tea.