How To Make The Perfect Pu’er Tea
Process Overview
It’s important to rinse the tea cake before steeping.
Highlights
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Character: Deep, earthy, leathery
- Caffeine Level: High
What You'll Need
- Tea
- Fresh Water
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STEEP
Use one unwrapped cake of pressed leaves per 12 oz of water. Rinse the tea in the teapot with a small amount of hot water. Discard the rinse, pour 212ºF water over, and steep 5 minutes. Pu'er leaves can be infused multiple times without losing flavor or strength.
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