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

Chris Stiles > writes:

> Michael Plant > writes:
> > >
> > > I've got hold of some 'pu-erh yunnan tea' - how does one infuse etc ?
> > > Presumably they can be steeped multiple times ?
> >
> > 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
>
> Actually its moulded - in the form of mini 'tau-chas' (sp?) wrapped in tissue
> paper.

That would be tuochas, I think.

> I presume boiling water still though. Is this a tea that can be infused
> multiple times ?

Yes yes yes!

/Lew
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Chris 11/3/03


> Michael Plant > writes:
>>>
>>> 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
>
> Hi Michael --
>
> Actually its moulded - in the form of mini 'tau-chas' (sp?) wrapped in tissue
> paper.
>
> I presume boiling water still though. Is this a tea that can be infused
> multiple times ?

Good. Makes things simple. Just figure your mini tuo-cha thing will serve
for a cup's worth, and yes, by all means steep multiple times. If you like
it, you'll want to graduate away from mini t-c's to loose leaf or bigger
pu-erh cow pies. (Figuratively speaking, I hasten to add.)

Michael

You probably already know this but you should remove the paper before steeping.

(I wasn't sure when I saw my first mini)
--Tom
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