I use a non-standard approach that uses less tea and gives fewer steeps. That way I can do multiple sessions on a single day without too much caffeine.
I use 2 to 2.5 grams of tea in 50 ml water and steep 10, 10, 20, 30, 40, 60 sec. After the 3rd steep I adjust the time depending on how much flavor I’m getting. At some point I do a 2-3 minute steep and then I’m done.
I just got back from TW + HK. Saw a few teashops do parameters closer to this (rather than amped up leaf and more steeps) especially when we were comparing teas and trying to get through alot of teas relatively quickly.
all the young shengs which go bitter and astringent quickly i brew in a gaiwan. Stronger young shengs which can handle more time and not go bitter i brew in my yixing.
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