How to choose and how to brew puer in tablets

In our country, tea has long become a folk drink. Exotic Puer tea fell in love with Russians . Reviews about him can be heard very different: someone just enjoys an unusual taste, someone takes it as a cure for many diseases, and someone with his help even tries to get rid of excess weight. In any case, Puer is actively entering our lives. The purpose of this article is to talk about its features, how to choose the right tea, how to brew pu-erh in tablets, and also about the nuances of preparing leaf and pressed tea.

How to choose puer

1. If you do not have much experience in choosing tea, then it is best to contact a connoisseur who is well versed in this matter. But when this is not possible, you need to pay attention to the year of manufacture and the name of the plant that manufactured the product. Today, tea varieties made in China in the 80s of the 20th century are especially popular. The Xiangguan-Chaguan, Kunming-Chaguan, Menhai-Chaguan, and Linzang-Chaguan factories are known for their responsible attitude to the production process and attention to tea aging.
2. Look at the appearance of pressed tea. Puer many years of exposure should have a red-brown color, but sometimes there are light brown shades. The dark brown color of the tea may indicate the quality of a long-aged product.
3. The form of puer is also subject to special requirements. Before buying, make sure of the quality of the press - the leaves should be tightly pressed, and there should not be any foreign inclusions.
4. Tea that has been stored for more than ten years is lighter and more fragile. If the edges of the puer are dense and difficult to break off, then its exposure is not too long.
5. In high-quality loose tea, all leaves should be soft and about the same size. The presence of solid kidneys indicates a good quality puer, and the dull color and the presence of extraneous debris indicates a bad one.
6. The aroma of real tea should not include impurities and flavors.

How to make pu-er in tablets

Typically pressed puerh is sold in tiles of various sizes and weights. At home, it is convenient to use small tablets, since each of them represents one serving.

Before brewing puer in tablets, it is important to prepare water. In order not to spoil the taste of raw puer, you should not pour it with boiling water. Water should be approximately 90 degrees. Do not forget to pre-steam the teapot by pouring hot water into it for several minutes.

So, knead the tablet with a knife and pour the mixture into a teapot. Traditionally, ceramic, clay or glass teapots are used. For the first time, pu-erh is poured with water for only a few seconds and then it is poured. This is done in order to clean old tea from dust and dirt. Each subsequent brewing lasts longer for several minutes, in total there may be ten. However, it must be remembered that the longer the tea is infused, the stronger it is bitter.

How to make pressed puer

If you like traditional puer, you can stock up on them for future use by acquiring large pressed plates. Before brewing puer, pressed tea should be separated with a special knife. The main thing you need to know is that you cannot cut tea tiles. The knife is used to break off the seams in two or three square centimeters, and you need to start the separation process from the edge of the plate. The number of brews will have to be determined empirically until the best option is reached. Next, puer is brewed in the manner described above in the section "How to brew puer in tablets." As you can see, there is nothing complicated.

How to brew a leaf puer

Lovers and experts highly value leafy Chinese puer tea. How to brew this type of tea to fully reveal its taste? First of all, you need to correctly calculate its amount. For one person, one teaspoon with a slide in 500 ml of water is enough. Next, tea is placed in a steamed teapot and allowed to brew. In this case, you do not need to pour the first tea leaves and after a few minutes you can already enjoy the taste of this wonderful drink. It is known that such tea can be brewed six or seven times, but you do not need to leave it for a long time. In an hour, his taste will become tart and bitter. The Chinese consider this tea to be harmful and do not recommend drinking it.

Some useful tips

1. For puer, it is better to purchase a separate teapot, as the special taste is absorbed into the dishes and will subsequently mix with the taste of other varieties.
2. Do not spoil the taste of the drink with sugar.
3. It is not recommended to drink puer before bedtime due to the strong tonic effect.
4. You can only drink tea fresh, as over time its benefits disappear.
5. You need to store puer in a dark place at room temperature. Different varieties should be kept separate from each other.
6. Do not forget that tea perfectly absorbs odors, and subsequently it is impossible to get rid of them. Therefore, puer should be kept away from spices, flavors and coffee.