I have heard that it is best to try to strain the leaves as much as possible between steepings. So, I spend time shaking the gaiwan until all of the drops are gone. Do you do the same? How is it important?
I have also heard that when drinking a tea for the 2nd day, overnight you want the leaves to be damp, but as strained as possible. (seems like a contradiction)
Is that true? How do you prepare your leaves if you want to drink for a 2nd day?
I need some advice since I have a pretty rare (expensive) tea in the pot and I'd like to give it another shot tomorrow since it's not working for me now. (Expensive isn't always better I guess, but waste not want not, right?)
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Re: How do you get the best re-steep?
Its important. Tea gives water taste. Try it and you will understand. Take green tea. Interval(its a good word?) between brew its..1 min. So. 1st brew, interval 1min, 2nd brew. After 1st brew dont strain the leaves much, leave some water in gaiwan/teapot. And after 1 min brew tea again. And taste;pI have heard that it is best to try to strain the leaves as much as possible between steepings. So, I spend time shaking the gaiwan until all of the drops are gone. Do you do the same? How is it important?
Leaves are wet, and after few(maybe 8 ) hours begin to appear toxic compounds. In closed gaiwan faster. After 3/5 hours, leaves are only more oxidized.I have also heard that when drinking a tea for the 2nd day, overnight you want the leaves to be damp, but as strained as possible. (seems like a contradiction)
Have You some expensive tea?:DI need some advice since I have a pretty rare (expensive) tea in the pot and I'd like to give it another shot tomorrow since it's not working for me now. (Expensive isn't always better I guess, but waste not want not, right?)
Expensive isnt always better...but if you want really good tea, You have to pay;p
I hope you understand:)