Apr 2nd, '10, 13:54
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by karlynn17 » Apr 2nd, '10, 13:54
Hi everyone,
I ordered the Oolong and Green samplers. I love Jasmin #5 and Ti kuan yin sooo much. Haven't tried the Green yet...
How much do you usually add and how many ounces per cup? I did 2-3 teaspoons for a 10 oz cup. The Jasmine was great with the 3 t but the ti kuan yin was bland. Next time I will add more, but was wondering if there's a standard or do you just go stronger or weaker as you go, depending on preference? I just want to get the best experience out of this great tea
Best,
Karen
Apr 2nd, '10, 14:43
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by Chatsworth » Apr 2nd, '10, 14:43
I find that I usually use about 1 tsp per cup (rounded) and steep according to directions. Times and water temperature vary according to tea type. Generally speaking if you want it stronger use more tea the next time, as opposed to steeping longer.
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Apr 5th, '10, 16:09
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by AlexZorach » Apr 5th, '10, 16:09
I also find 1tsp. per cup to be a good starting point. However, it varies hugely by tea. Also, try experimenting with steeping time, water temperature (lower for greens), and for whole-leaf teas, make sure you give the leaves room to expand (this can be an issue, for example, if you use a smaller tea ball).
I also think it's important to remember (or record--on a blog or tea websites) the amount of tea which you used, not just for reference for future steeping, but for pricing the tea when you buy it again. Some teas look like a good deal but they don't go as far, whereas other teas might be more expensive by weight but are so flavorful that you don't need to use as much leaf.
You can often get away with using less leaf if you do a longer infusion, especially if you are brewing a tea that is good for multiple infusions but know you only want a single cup. Similarly, using more leaf can allow you to make more, briefer infusions.
Apr 5th, '10, 17:28
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by Victoria » Apr 5th, '10, 17:28
Hi and welcome! TKY usually requires boiling water to fully open the leaves.
Some people even prefer doing a flash rinse. But you will need high heat to bring out the flavor, IMO.
Apr 7th, '10, 01:58
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by teachatter » Apr 7th, '10, 01:58
Brewing guide for tieh kuan yin:
take some tea leaves (about 7g) into a teapot,then pour the boiled water into it,after one minute,you can enjoy the aromatic tea. more information at 5ktea
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