I purchased a silver bud beeng from David Hoffman not too long ago and was
wondering what temp people usually steep these at? Since it is a green and a
bud puer I thought it might require slightly lower temps. Thanks!

Melinda

--
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and Henry knows we know it."

We're a knowledgeable family." ::smiles:: -Geoffrey, Lion in Winter

Much, much colder, IMHO. I would not go above 65 C for first 3 steeps,
actually.

Sasha.


"Melinda" > wrote in message
...
>I purchased a silver bud beeng from David Hoffman not too long ago and was
>wondering what temp people usually steep these at? Since it is a green and
>a bud puer I thought it might require slightly lower temps. Thanks!
>
> Melinda
>
> --
> "I know. You know I know. I know you know I know. We know Henry knows,
> and Henry knows we know it."
>
> We're a knowledgeable family." ::smiles:: -Geoffrey, Lion in Winter
>

On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:54:43 -0700, "Melinda" >
wrote:

>I purchased a silver bud beeng from David Hoffman not too long ago and was
>wondering what temp people usually steep these at? Since it is a green and a
>bud puer I thought it might require slightly lower temps. Thanks!
>
>Melinda

I would recommend 195f, if the tea is bitter lower the temp to 175f

Mike Petro
http://www.pu-erh.net
"In this work, when it shall be found that much is omitted, let it not be forgotten that much likewise is performed."
Samuel Johnson, 1775, upon finishing his dictionary.

Thanks Mike and Sasha...that actually should help a lot, lol...it's been a
little harsh.

Makes me really wonder about those green puer descriptions that include
adjectives like "flowery"...I can't imagine a puer being flowery at this
point.

Melinda

"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:54:43 -0700, "Melinda" >
> wrote:
>
>>I purchased a silver bud beeng from David Hoffman not too long ago and was
>>wondering what temp people usually steep these at? Since it is a green and
>>a
>>bud puer I thought it might require slightly lower temps. Thanks!
>>
>>Melinda
>
> I would recommend 195f, if the tea is bitter lower the temp to 175f
>
> Mike Petro

"Melinda" > writes:

> Thanks Mike and Sasha...that actually should help a lot, lol...it's been a
> little harsh.
>
> Makes me really wonder about those green puer descriptions that include
> adjectives like "flowery"...I can't imagine a puer being flowery at this
> point.

You'll find one if you keep at it. Puerh is a *big* field.

/Lew
---
Lew Perin /
http://www.panix.com/~perin/babelcarp.html

I agree with Mike. Between 175f and 195f is better.

However, you have the tea in your hands, so you should experiment with the
tea with different temperature. Look at the tea, are they all buds? Are
there more buds than leaves, or the otherway round? Are the buds fat?
skinny?

These observations will determine your brewing parameter, we can only
suggest based on our own experience.

If the buds are fat and full, brew at a higher temperature. If you intend
to capture the flowery note, you may like to try Sasha's suggestion, brew it
at lower temperature and longer - do this on the 2nd brew onwards, you'll
get better results.

If there are more leaves, or if the buds are skinny, brew it at higher
temperature and keep the brewing time short.

Another way to capture the floral note...immediately after the 3rd or 4th
brew, gently pour room temperature water into the vessel. Let sit for a
while and then pour it out. The liquor should look "thick"...if you get
that, you'll probably have that floral note in your palate soon. The
downside is, if you do this, the tea is ruined, you cannot brew anymore...

Danny


"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:54:43 -0700, "Melinda" >
> wrote:
>
>>I purchased a silver bud beeng from David Hoffman not too long ago and was
>>wondering what temp people usually steep these at? Since it is a green and
>>a
>>bud puer I thought it might require slightly lower temps. Thanks!
>>
>>Melinda
>
> I would recommend 195f, if the tea is bitter lower the temp to 175f
>
> Mike Petro
> http://www.pu-erh.net
> "In this work, when it shall be found that much is omitted, let it not be
> forgotten that much likewise is performed."
> Samuel Johnson, 1775, upon finishing his dictionary.