GONGFU STYLE
- Tea
- 5g
- Water
- 100ml
- Temperature
- 90–100°C depending on tea
- Steep
- Short infusions
How to Brew Chinese Tea
There is no single correct way to brew tea. Start here, then adjust to taste.
WESTERN STYLE
- Tea
- 3g
- Water
- 250ml
- Steep
- 2–4 minutes
Oolong
Start around 90–95°C. Use slightly cooler water for greener, lightly oxidized oolongs and hotter water for darker or roasted styles. Keep the first infusion short, then adjust to taste.
Raw Pu-erh
For younger raw Pu-erh, start around 90–95°C and use short infusions. Older raw Pu-erh can often take water closer to 100°C. Lower the temperature or shorten the steep if bitterness becomes too strong.
Ripe Pu-erh
Use water close to 100°C. Rinse briefly if you prefer, then brew in short infusions and extend gradually as the leaves open.