Puer Tea: How to Brew Properly at Home

Puer is rightfully considered one of the most elite, healthy and tasty, among a huge number of similar ones. However, not many people know how to properly brew Shu and Shen Puer Chinese tea at home, and this should be taken into account so that it reveals all its original properties.

Therefore, the process must be treated extremely carefully, attaching importance to every little thing, how insignificant it would not seem. If everything is done as needed, then the drink that came to us from China will definitely have a direct positive effect on the body.

Benefit

Lovers know that if all the rules and recommendations for preparation are followed, it can have a good effect on the body.

What positive effects can you expect:

• Significant reduction in the level of & laquo; bad & raquo; cholesterol in the blood, stabilization of its tone, hemoglobin content, etc. (red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets).
• Normalize blood pressure.
• Regulation of sugar levels.
• Reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
• Improve nervous and cardiovascular function.
• & laquo; Debug & raquo; Gastrointestinal tract.

Having figured out how to make Puer tea at home, you can get a drink that can cleanse our body of toxic substances and toxins accumulated in it. The composition contains many antioxidants that prevent the harmful effect of free radicals. This prevents premature aging by feeling young and healthy for many years.

 

Preparation

A drink needs attention to make it exactly. At the beginning of the product, in whatever form you have it (tablets, dry substrate, etc.), it is customary to pour steep boiling water.

It is not necessary and even harmful to withstand brewing in it, because it is just a preliminary washing before the main stages. The purpose of such manipulations is simple & ndash; eliminate dirt, dust, microorganisms, and bacteria that may have accumulated during collection, storage, and transport.

Puer at Home: How to Brew Properly at Home

Many people don't even know how to make tea at home, because it also has its own characteristics.

Types of drink

The highest value is given to the choice of product, which can be of only two types:

• Shen & ndash; light, light, translucent infusion, the smell can be somewhat fruity and\or fresh and berry, sometimes herbal. Taste with a little sour, no bitterness, soft. It is obtained due to fermentation for a long time. Aging affects taste and price per drink.
• Shu & ndash; dark and strong, with a thick and pleasant earthy aroma. It is heavier, sturdier and has a long, rich finish. Accelerated fermentation is used here.

The second was invented only in the mid-seventies of the last century, but the first has a history of more than 700 years.

& laquo; Russian Tea Company & raquo; offers to taste the option & nbsp; & laquo; Yu Pin Gon Tin & raquo; , brought straight from his homeland, the Chinese province of Yunnan.

This is a magnificent young type shu-composition, leaves for which were collected by hand on Mount Buleng (BuLang hill).

Water

Many ignorant people have been using the liquid that flows from the tap of any city apartment for years. However, this is wrong, because it can only spoil all the properties of this amazing drink. Real gourmets from the Middle Kingdom say that water from mountain lakes and rivers is best suited.

A modern resident of huge megacities can use bottled, on the packaging of which it is indicated that it is related to mountain springs or was produced by heating glaciers. Water should be soft, free of chemical impurities, and mainly chlorine, which is still used to clean the water supply.

How many sheets are needed

For perfect brewing, not only loose leaves are suitable, but also a bar or a pressed tablet. Take approximately 5 grams of dry product per 200 milliliters.

Temperature

How hot the water should be depends on the type of Puer himself, as well as the method by which you will brew it.

• It is advisable to cook shen at 85-90 & deg; C, and better less than more.
• A higher mode is also suitable, up to 95 & deg; C. Even boiling liquid will not spoil its taste or unusual pleasant smell at all.

How many times to brew

This & laquo; miracle elixir & raquo; differs not only in its outstanding properties, but also in the highest degree of economy.

After the first time, it can be brewed again. Depending on the type and quality of the puer, both single brewing and brewing up to 7-8 times by the spillage method are possible. So, an upscale shen puet & ldquo; DaI & rdquo; withstands 8-9 straits, and the upscale shu-puer & ldquo; Fu Hai Chi Jie Bing & rdquo; up to 7-8 times.

However, there are also portioned puers that involve 1-fold brewing. The supplier usually gives recommendations on the number of spills and the time of brewing - such data is given by the Russian Tea Company for each puer.

General recommendation: you can focus on your own taste buds. As soon as you stop feeling the same cherished taste, you begin to feel empty in taste, it means that I drank my tea. and it's time to brew a new portion!

Utensils and Accessories

There is a lot of debate and discussion about her. Some believe that nothing unusual is required for this, and a kettle is enough. Others say that this is blasphemy and it is better to acquire original devices.

In China, for special varieties of pu'er tea, it is customary to have a separate kettle made of Yixing clay, the unique porous structure of which is capable of remembering; aroma and taste, enriching each subsequent brew.

The Chinese are of the opinion that the material of burnt or unburned clay is the most optimal, including because it is able to maintain a certain temperature for several hours. Understanding how to properly brew and drink Shen and Shu Puer tea does not hurt to take a little more time and consider it in more detail.

Kettle

It all depends on the material from which such dishes are made. Most often, when brewing pu'er, & nbsp; clay dishes are used. However, porcelain , ceramic or glass kettle is also perfect.

It is better not to use aluminum or stainless steel, in extreme cases the metal should be enameled. But & nbsp; cast iron kettle & ndash; one of the most commonly used in brewing pu'er, as it can hold the temperature regime for a long time, allowing tea to open.

HACT TYPE

Glass can be called the most versatile and convenient material, so such an innovative cooking option in a container with a press, button and filter is quite suitable.

A kettle with a button or a gunfu kettle has become extremely popular due to the convenience and ability to properly brew tea without overexposing it.

The functionality of the device allows you to quickly drain the finished infusion from the upper container to the lower one, squeeze out the cups and prevent the drink from re-boiling, pouring the liquid into its clean part.

Circle

If you are limited in conditions and are not ready to hold a tea ceremony, you can limit yourself to the usual & nbsp; cup with a lid or tea saucer. For brewing quality, just cover the mug with a saucer.

Gaiwan

This is a special wide bowl with the same lid attached. A great way out not only for cooking, but also for drinking. It holds heat well, has no smell of its own, does not absorb the aroma and taste of tea, therefore it can be used for different varieties after a simple rinse.

Accessories

To brew a drink and create the right atmosphere, it is best to use some special devices:

• A puer knife will help you separate the right amount of puer from the pancake. It prevents the tea leaves from being cut to maintain their integrity.
• Decorative stand is very convenient for pressed puer. It is compact and will fit perfectly into the interior.
• Tea Ceremony Kit .

Lu Yu Method

This method was invented in the VIII century AD by a famous researcher who devoted his whole life to his work. Then the purchase of special dishes by the bulk of the population was simply impossible, since its cost was consistent with a small estate with cattle and servants. Therefore, he described how to brew a drink in any container using open fire and long tongs.

• Pour water and put it on the stove.
• When she begins to make noise, a slight click should be heard, small bubbles arise, called the master & laquo; eyes of the crab & raquo;. 1-2 mugs & laquo; young & raquo; boiling water.
• Further bubbles become larger & ndash; & laquo; cancer eyes & raquo;, followed by the largest & laquo; fish eyes & raquo;.
• After that, & laquo; pearl threads & raquo; are formed in the boiling column, and it passes into the stage & laquo; noise of pine trees in a strong wind & raquo;. At this moment, the previously taken liquid should be returned to the vessel, thus & laquo; rejuvenating & raquo; composition.
• Wait for a new strong boil, use tongs to create a funnel, spinning them clockwise, and then use the same tool to lower leaf or pressed tea to the center.

The third time & laquo; wind noise & raquo;, becomes already a sign that the kettle should be removed from the fire, covered with a lid and allowed to brew for 1-3 minutes.

Step-by-step instructions

To completely eliminate questions about how long Puer tea is brewed and properly drunk, let's take a step-by-step look at the whole process. You need to carefully perform one action after another, without missing anything, otherwise you will not be able to get the perfect drink.

Warm-up

Before doing something, you need to thoroughly warm up the container in which the drink will be brewed. The easiest way is to pour boiling water over it, hold it for a few minutes, and then drain it.

Flushing and draining

While the guywan is warming up, it makes sense to wash the tea & ndash; wash off dust from dry or pressed leaves that has collected on the surface during storage and transportation. It is most convenient to pour hot water over it, and then quickly drain it so that the tea does not have time to open.

Brewing methods

Depending on the type of puer, its preparation will vary.

Connoisseurs highlight loose Shu Puers, Pu'er tablets and pressed Shu and Shen Puers. Pressed varieties come in several forms and weights: the most famous is the form & laquo; point & raquo; (nests) weighing 100g, shape & laquo; brick & raquo; weighing 250 g and the form & laquo; pancake & raquo; weighing 357 g.

For different types and types of tea, there are some simple tips to help it open up to you in a completely new and unusual light. They are available below.

Pressured

Using a special puffer knife, separate from & laquo; brick & raquo; or & laquo; pancake & raquo;, a small piece with a side of about one centimeter & ndash; usually weighing 5-6 grams. General recommendations for making a drink are as follows:

• The brew is thrown into a mug, kettle or guyvan, poured with moisture.
• Hold for a few seconds, then drain without residue.
• Refill and remove again.
• Repeat the filling, cover and insist.

Then the drink is immediately poured into cups and drunk without waiting until it is re-cooked.

If pu-erh is classified as high-quality, it can withstand not 1-2 spills, but up to 10 spills.

This also applies to the shen puers and shu-puers.

For example, shu-puer & nbsp; Fu Hi Chi Jie Bing can withstand 7 spills and for the correct taste, the brewing recommendation: 20/30/ 20/45/45/60/90 sec.

But shen-puer & nbsp; Yes-I & nbsp; can be brewed up to 8 times with a shorter hold period: 20/20/ 20/25/30/40/45 seconds

The Russian Tea Company has prepared special recommendations on the rules for brewing the selected variety in the card of each puer. Alternatively, you can use our & nbsp; videos , which we have specially prepared for you about several unique varieties of puer.

Tablets

A product released in this form has a special feature - it is specially designed and balanced for single brewing.

For better brewing, it is recommended to first knead it slightly with a wooden or clay spoon, softening the leaves to speed up brewing. He & laquo; s withstanding & raquo; only one strait and this is ideal for enjoying puer even during the working day.

It is enough to brew portioned pu'er in a cup to get your favorite rich taste. It will be good to test Yunnan Shu-puer .

Strong loose

Classic loose shu-puer is brewed like regular black tea.

By the way, each grade of pu-era goes through the stage of loose pu-era during production.

If you leave loose pu'er without pressing, then the taste is different, with the usual wood-nut shades of shu, but lighter.

For brewing, this is the easiest and most familiar option for our person, since it is most similar to the usual process.

It is made from loose tea.

• Pour 1-2 teaspoons of the composition per 0.3-0.5 liters of liquid into a preheated container (infusion vessel).
• Pour boiling water, insist for 4-5 minutes.

It turns out to be viscous, strong, powerful, slightly tart, but with a long sweet aftertaste.

You should drink it until it has cooled down. Heating is strictly prohibited, because it is believed that then carcinogenic substances are formed in it, although there is no scientific justification for this statement.

Custom recipes

In addition to all of the above, there are some unusual methods that cannot be discounted either.

Milk

If you want to try something completely unusual, but at the same time invigorating and tasty, then you can't pass by it.

You need a Shu Puer, a wide cup with a lid and a kettle.

• Place it on a fire and pour in not very fatty milk (1.5-2.5%).
• Throw the mixture (1-2 tablespoons per 1 liter) into the guywan, pour hot water and immediately drain it. Repeat several times to ensure it opens well and prepares for the process.
• As soon as the milk begins to boil, pour the finished brew there, stirring and preventing the mixture from running away.
• Heat should be minimized, boiled for approximately 2-3 minutes, and removed from the stove.

It is immediately poured into large cups and drunk without waiting for it to cool down.

Some people prefer to add honey, cinnamon, pepper, turmeric and other spices, but initially nothing like this is provided for.

This is a warming drink, so it is inappropriate to cook it in the heat.

Cherry Juice

For some, the heavy, earthy taste of the original drink is not very suitable, so you can advise them to soften this effect with a light sour cherry juice.

• Traditionally, 10 grams of brew is washed several times, rinsing with boiling water and removing all kinds of dirt.
• Pour 300 grams of water into the kettle, put on fire, brew according to the method of Lu Yu.
• Bring to a boil, add 400 milliliters of slightly warmed cherry juice, preferably fresh, not canned, but you can use the one that is available.
• After boiling, cook for 3-5 minutes.

Many people prefer to throw spices into the mixture, but all this is individual. You can use star anise, anise, cinnamon, allspice and more.

To summarize

This amazing drink is extremely unusual and multifaceted.

Therefore, having arrived in our country relatively recently, it has already gained wide popularity among real connoisseurs and gourmets.

It will not be difficult to weld it, the main thing is to choose a source worth it. To do this, you should only contact trusted implementers and certified outlets.

& laquo; Russian Tea Company & raquo; offers an exceptionally natural product of high quality. For those interested in learning more, there are many interesting video recipes, such as how to make Puer tea in the ground in China or how to brew it properly.

See one of these below.