An introduction to tea brewing methods, temperatures, times, and handy tips!
Tea brewing methods
A rinse brew enhances the quality and flavor of the tea leaves while helping you better enjoy the art of tea tasting.
In the past, tea production environments were less than ideal and hygiene was sometimes an issue, so many people got used to a tea-rinsing step.
Production environments vary, so one rule doesn’t fit all; however, discarding the first brew of Taiwanese tea is a waste.
Tea rinsing originated from past distrust of tea-making hygiene, which later evolved into a tea ceremony ritual from an etiquette perspective.
Mostly out of concern for pesticide residues on the tea leaves, and partly for fear of dust and impurities.
Steeping time has a major impact on the flavor of the tea infusion. Characteristics of the tea type, tea quantity, and water temperature also affect the release rate of substances within the tea.
Rumor has it that steeping tea for too long leaches out a lot of teaine, and excessive teaine can lead to toxicity. Is this really the case?
