Got your hands on some delicious Purple Bud Mountain Tea black tea but not sure how to enjoy it? Brewing it correctly is the key to unlocking the tea’s best flavors. Here are a few ways to brew Purple Bud Mountain Tea—including hot brewing, cold brewing, and flash-chilling—to help you enjoy it at its absolute finest. Here is the step-by-step brewing guide:
Hot Brewing Method for Purple Bud Mountain Tea Black Tea
- Prepare hot water at 90–95°C and remember to warm your teapot and cups beforehand.
- Use 2 g of Purple Bud Mountain Tea for every 200 ml of water.
- Place 2 g of tea leaves into the teapot.
- Pour in the hot water and steep for about 1 minute.
Strain out the tea leaves and it’s ready to serve. - Can be steeped 2–4 times, increasing the steeping time slightly with each subsequent infusion.
Cold Brewing Method for Purple Bud Mountain Tea Black Tea
- Cold-brewed tea requires a longer steeping time, so use fewer tea leaves to avoid making it too strong. Use 5 g of Purple Bud Mountain Tea for 1000 ml of water.
- Place 5 g of tea leaves into your pitcher or bottle.
- Pour in cold or room-temperature water, steep for 4 hours, then remove the tea leaves.
- Place the tea in the refrigerator to chill before serving.
Flash-Chilled Hot Brewing Method for Purple Bud Mountain Tea
- Prepare 500 g of ice cubes and 500 ml of hot water at 90–95°C. Use 7.5 g of Purple Bud Mountain Tea and warm your teapot before brewing.
- Place 7.5 g of tea leaves into the pot.
- Pour in 500 ml of hot water and steep for 10–12 minutes.
- Remove the tea leaves.
- Add 500 g of ice cubes directly into the brewed tea to chill it instantly, locking in its aroma and flavor.
Remember that the amount of tea leaves and brewing time are not set in stone—you can adjust them to suit your personal preference. With a little experimentation, you’ll surely be able to brew a perfect pot of Purple Bud Mountain Tea and enjoy its unique flavor and aroma.