Notes on balance, brewing and the leaves we source — a slow read for the ritual.
The same tea can move from floral to fruity, sweet to mineral, or light to surprisingly deep across a single session. Here is why repeated infusions change and why I think that progression is one of the most interesting parts of loose-leaf tea.
What do tea drinkers mean by cha qi? A grounded look at body feeling, tea drunk, caffeine, L-theanine and the physical sensations that can emerge during a Gong Fu session.
How much loose leaf tea should you use? A practical guide to tea-to-water ratios for mugs, teapots and Gong Fu brewing and why I prefer weighing the leaf to relying on teaspoons.
Why do we rinse Pu’er tea before drinking it? I look at what that first quick pour actually does, how long to rinse Sheng and Shu Pu’er, and when I might skip it altogether.
Learn how to brew Sheng Pu’er with the right leaf ratio, temperature and infusion times for sweetness, energy and evolving complexity.
Learn how to brew Shu Pu’er for a clean, smooth and comforting cup, including rinsing, ratios and repeated gong fu infusions.
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