2009年4月16日 星期四

How to make A tea

How to make Tea

To make a pot of good tea, you need to consider the quality of water, the temperature of water and the volume of water.
1. The quality of water
You should use fresh water. And the water should contain as less mineral as possible.
2. The temperature of water
There are different adequate temperatures of water for different kinds of tea. For most of tea, the adequate temperature is almost 100oC. (better in 80~90℃)
3. The volume of water
There are different adequate volumes of water for different kinds of tea. 75% of the volume of the teapot may acceptable.
In General, the tea can be drunk after 1 minute(60~90 second) when the water was poured. Water can be poured for more than one time (usually 3 to 4 times) on the same tea leaves. And the tea should be drunk after more than 1 minute for the second and more times of water pouring.
1. The first pour
- 50% of the substance of tea leaves would be diffused
- 80% of Vitamin C, Amino acid and Caffeine of tea leaves would be diffused
2. The second pour
- 30% of the substance of tea leaves would be diffused
- 15% of Vitamin C, Amino acid and Caffeine of tea leaves would be diffused
3. The third pour
- 10% of the substance of tea leaves would be diffused
- 5% of Vitamin C, Amino acid and Caffeine of tea leaves would be diffused

Suggestion:
1. Mix 1st and 2nd pour for drink.
2. To let less of Caffeine diffuse, you should mention the temperature of water do not over 90℃ and pouring the tea from pot after 1 minute.