White tea is a treasure among traditional Chinese teas and is highly prized for its unique craftsmanship and elegant aroma. This article will introduce in detail the brewing methods and tasting techniques of the four representative varieties of white tea: Bai Hao Yin Needle, White Peony, Gongmei and Shou Mei.
Bai Hao Yin Needle is known as the "fairy of tea", is the best of white tea, brewing needs to choose a transparent glass cup or white porcelain tea cup in order to observe the dance of the tea leaves. The water temperature should be controlled at about 90°C, wait 3 minutes until the tea leaves slowly stretch. When tasting Bai Hao silver needle, first observe its appearance, such as the white Hao of needle-like tea leaves is obvious, and the bud head is fat; Secondly, smell the incense and experience its delicate aroma; Finally, savor the soup and feel its sweet and mellow taste. White peony is named because the petals are as white as snow, and it is a good product in white tea.
When brewing white peony, you need to choose a purple clay pot or a lid bowl, the water temperature is controlled at about 95 ° C, and the brewing time is about 3 minutes until the tea leaves are fully expanded. When tasting white peony, you need to observe its dry tea color and tea soup color, smell the fragrance to experience its rich floral aroma, and taste its mellow and slightly bitter taste when tasting the tea soup. Gongmei is the best in white tea, you need to choose a purple clay pot or a lid bowl when brewing, control the water temperature at about 90 ° C, and slowly pour water along the wall of the pot when pouring. Brewing time about 2 minutes until the tea leaves unfold; When tasting Gongmei, you need to observe its dry tea color and tea soup color, smell the fragrance and experience its fragrance, and finally taste the tea soup to feel its mellow and sweet taste. Shoumei is an entry-level variety in white tea with a unique leaf base shape and rich aroma. When brewing Shoumei, you need to choose a glass cup or white porcelain tea cup, control the water temperature at about 95°C, and wait 2 minutes until the tea leaves are fully unfolded. When tasting Shoumei, you need to observe its dry tea color and tea soup color, smell the fragrance and experience its fragrance, and finally taste the tea soup to feel its mellow and peaceful taste.
To sum up, the Bai Hao Yin Needle, White Peony, Gongmei and Shou Mei in white tea each have unique brewing methods and tasting techniques. By understanding its brewing process, we can better appreciate the charm of white tea. During the tasting process, we need to carefully observe the appearance, smell and taste of the tea leaves, so as to fully feel the quality and flavor of white tea.
White tea has rich nutritional value and health care functions, such as antioxidant, blood lipid reduction, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Moderate consumption of white tea can not only relieve stress and refresh the mind, but also regulate body functions and promote health. In addition, the elegant aroma and mellow taste of white tea also make it a favorite drink for many people.
Through the brewing and tasting of Bai Hao Yin Needle, White Peony, Gongmei and Shou Mei, we can feel the rich cultural connotation and unique charm of white tea.
In the process of tasting this traditional tea, we not only appreciate the breadth and depth of Chinese tea culture, but also enjoy the health and pleasure brought by tea. Whether it is a novice who is new to white tea or a tea friend immersed in it, I hope this article can be helpful to everyone, let us feel the beauty and harmony of life in the world of white tea.