Prepare the tea set: Kettle, tea bowl, tea towel, tea scoop, basin and tea tray.
Pour the appropriate amount water into the kettle and bnng to boil. Let the temperature cool to 80°C before use.
Gently scoop the necessary amount of West Lake Long Jing tea leaves onto the tea scoop with the teaspoon.
Brewing
1. Tea set: Arrange the tea set to begin.
2. Warming the cup: Pour a small amount of heated water into the tea bowl.
Warm the tea bowl.
Warm the lid of the tea bowl.
3. Adding tea leaves: Gently add the West Lake Long Jing tea into the tea bowl.
4. Moisturizing tea leaves: Pour a small amount of the water into the cup, just enough to soak the tea leaves.
Watch the leaves slowly unfurl; it should take about 10 seconds.
5. Brewing: Pour the water from a height until the cup is about 7/10 full and replace the lid.
Place the lid at an angle to prevent stifling the yellow tea leaves.
Offering tea: Offer the freshly brewed cup of West Lake Long Jing to the guest on a saucer using both hands.
More Green Tea Information
Long Jing tea has a mellow flavor. Sweet but not saccharine, it leaves a fragrant aftertaste. Bland at first, it leaves a lingering ethereal taste.' describes Lu Chiyun of the Qing Dynasty aptly. This describes not only Long Jing tea, but also all types of green tea.
While brewing top-grade green tea, avoid covering the tea bowl immediately after adding water. Place lid at an angle to avoid stifling the yellow tea bud leaves.
Fine and tender top-grade green teas such as flat-shaped, single bud-shaped, straight strips, curly strips, orchid-shaped or pearl-shaped are all suitable for the middle brewing method. First soak the tea leaves. While soaking, gently shake the cup. When the tea leaves have fully unfurled, add water until the cup is seven-tenth full. Alternatively, pour a small amount of water into the cup before adding the tea leaves. When the tea leaves have fully unfurled, add water until the cup is seven-tenth full.
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