In the hustle and bustle of city life or the tranquility of the countryside, a cup of clear and fragrant green tea always offers a moment of serene enjoyment. Green tea, an ancient beverage, is not just a type of tea but a rich cultural heritage. With the rise of a healthier lifestyle, the presence of green tea has surged, becoming the ideal choice for those seeking a natural and refreshing taste.
Brewing iTeaworld Loose Leaf Green Tea
Unlike other types of tea, brewing loose leaf green tea offers a variety of methods. Below, we'll delve into the recommended brewing methods for iTeaworld's loose leaf green tea.
1.Upper Tea Brewing
Suitable Teas:
Green teas with delicate buds, especially full buds, and curly-shaped green teas
Suitable Tea in iTeaworld Green Tea Selection: Biluochun
1）Start by rinsing the glass cup.
2）Pour 80-85°C （176-185℉）hot water slowly into the cup.
3）Add green tea (Recommended ratio: 3-5 g of tea for 200 ml of water).
4）Observe the fascinating way the tea leaves dance in the water. And enjoy green tea!
2.Middle Tea Brewing
Suitable Teas: Ideal for strip-shaped green teas like Longjing, Huangshan Maofeng, Liuan Guapian, and Taipinghoukui
Suitable Tea in iTeaworld Green Tea Selection: Jasmine Green Tea, Huangshan Maofeng, Enshi Yulu (water temperature can be lowered to 75°C)
1）Pour 90-95°C（194-203℉）hot water into the cup up to 1/3 of its capacity.
2）Add loose leaf green tea, let it steep for 5-10 seconds (Recommended ratio: 3-5 grams of tea for 200 ml of water).
3) Wait for the tea leaves to absorb water and stretch before brewing until the cup is full
4）Enjoy green tea!
3. Bottom Tea Brewing
Suitable Tea: Coarse and old green tea
Suitable Tea Leaves in iTeaworld Green Tea Selection: Longjing, Ancient Green Tea
1）Rinse the glass cup.
2）Place the tea leaves (Recommended ratio: 3-5 g of tea for 200 ml of water).
3) Pour 100°C（212℉）hot water until full.
4）Wait for 30-40 seconds for the first infusion. Enjoy Green Tea!
4. Gaiwan
Suitable Teas: older green teas like ancient tree green teas.
Suitable Tea Leaves in iTeaworld Green Tea Selection: Ancient Green Tea
1）Clean the gaiwan.
2）Pour in the tea leaves (Recommended ratio: 3-5 grams of tea for 100 ml of water).
3) Brew with 100°C（212℉） hot water.
4）Enjoy green tea!
Principles of Green Tea Brewing:
Water Temperature:
Premium green teas, especially the various kinds of green teas with tender buds and leaves, these best loose leaf teas should be brewed with hot water around 80-85°C. When the tea leaves are tender and green, if the water temperature is too high, it is easy to scald the tea leaves, making the tea soup yellow and bitter. If the water temperature is too low, the permeability of the water to the tea leaves is poor, and it is easy to produce the result of low flavor.
Medium and low-grade green tea (low grade, leaf shape coarse old), suitable for 90-100°C water brewing. Such water temperature is more conducive to the leaching of tea leaf contents, to make up for the shortcomings of low-grade green tea tea flavor is weak.
Teaware:
Choose glass cups for delicate, high-grade green teas and porcelain or glass gaiwan, lower-grade green teas.
Amount of Tea:
The amount of tea leaves used directly affects the strength of the tea flavor. There is no uniform standard for the amount of tea leaves used. It depends on the size of the tea set, the type of tea, and personal preference. Take the habit of brewing green tea in China as an example, generally speaking, the ratio of tea to water for brewing green tea is 3-5 grams of tea in 200ml of water.
Recommended Green Teas to Try
If you are new to Chinese green tea, choosing the “right” one can feel a little confusing. Some green teas taste fresh and grassy, some are more floral, while others have a warm, nutty or roasted note. A small tasting set is often the easiest way to understand what kind of green tea you actually enjoy.
Here are a few iTeaworld green tea sets we recommend for different types of tea drinkers:
1. Chinese Green Tea Starter Set
Best for: beginners who want an easy, friendly introduction to Chinese green tea.
This set includes three approachable green teas: Jasmine Green Tea, Longjing, and Huangshan Maofeng. It is a good place to start if you want to experience the fresh, clean, and lightly floral side of Chinese green tea without feeling overwhelmed.
It is also a nice choice for daily drinking, hot brewing, or even cold brewing when you want something refreshing and simple.
View Chinese Green Tea Starter Set
2. Floral & Nutty Longjing Tasting Set
Best for: anyone curious about the different flavor styles of Longjing tea.
Longjing is one of the most famous Chinese green teas, but it does not always taste the same. This tasting set lets you compare two classic styles: a greener Longjing with a fresher, more floral character, and a warmer yellow-style Longjing with a more nutty, roasted, bean-like aroma.
If you have only tried one type of Longjing before, this set is a helpful way to understand how processing style can shape the flavor of the same tea category.
View Floral & Nutty Longjing Tasting Set
3. Chinese Green Tea Flavor Collection
Best for: tea lovers who want to explore a wider range of Chinese green tea flavors.
This collection includes Anji Bai Cha, Yunnan Green Tea, Liu’an Guapian, Enshi Yulu, and Xinyang Maojian. Each tea brings a different expression of green tea, from fresh and delicate to mellow, savory, floral, or more full-bodied.
It is a good option if you already enjoy green tea and want to compare different regions, leaf styles, and flavor profiles in one set.
View Chinese Green Tea Flavor Collection
Not sure where to start? For most beginners, the Chinese Green Tea Starter Set is the easiest first step. If you already know you like Longjing, the Floral & Nutty Longjing Tasting Set gives you a more focused comparison. If you want to explore the diversity of Chinese green tea, the Chinese Green Tea Flavor Collection offers the broadest tasting experience.
Conclusion:
Whether pursuing a healthier lifestyle or seeking a moment of tranquility, green tea's allure extends beyond being a beverage – it's a lifestyle, an attitude towards embracing the freshness of nature. Join iTeaworld in savoring the health benefits and antioxidant richness of green tea.
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