Common tea brewing methods and equipment, such as steeping time, water temperature, and gaiwan versus teapot, one method per card.
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- Gaiwan
- A three-piece lidded cup (lid, cup, saucer) used for brewing tea.
- Western-style tea brewing
- Brewing a large amount of tea in one infuser or pot, typically for one person or small group.
- Gongfu tea brewing
- Chinese method using small cups, multiple short infusions, and precise techniques.
- Best water temperature for green tea
- 160-180°F (70-80°C).
- Best water temperature for black tea
- 195-212°F (90-100°C).
- Best water temperature for white tea
- 160-180°F (70-80°C).
- Best water temperature for oolong tea
- 195-210°F (90-99°C).
- Best water temperature for pu-erh tea
- 195-212°F (90-100°C).
- Best water temperature for herbal tea
- 195-212°F (90-100°C).
- Green tea steeping time
- 2-4 minutes.
- Black tea steeping time
- 3-5 minutes.
- White tea steeping time
- 3-5 minutes.
- Herbal tea steeping time
- 5-10 minutes.
- Mesh ball infuser
- A device that holds loose leaf tea in hot water, removable when steeping is complete.
- Kyusu
- A Japanese teapot with a side handle, traditionally used for brewing green tea.
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