Chris 10/31/03



Hello --

I've got hold of some 'pu-erh yunnan tea' - how does one infuse etc ?
Presumably they can be steeped multiple times ?

Chris,

Assuming this is an oxydized pu-erh, and we can probably say that, use water
right off the boil, do a quick rinse of the leaves -- that is, quickly pour
off the first steep down the drain -- and brew as long as you will until
the flavor and aroma are right for you, in other words, to your taste.
Pu-erhs are among my personal favorites. Note the "earthiness" of the tea;
it's a good thing. As for amount of leaf, that's basically up to you, but I
usually give it somewhat more than half the number of grams as there are
ounces of water. Experiment. I like my pu-erhs on the strong side, but not
everyone does. Hope this helps a little.

Michael