Did you know that some types of loose leaf tea can be re-brewed?
Moreover, there are teas that can be brewed 5 times.
We'll tell you which teas are suitable for repeated brewing.
What tea can be brewed several times
All Chinese leaf tea can and should be brewed multiple times.
Green, yellow and white teas can be brewed up to 4 times, pu-erh and oolong – more than 5 times.
However, it is necessary to follow certain rules. For example, you should not drain the water completely between brewings.
Secondly, it is not recommended to pour boiling water over some types of tea.
This brewing method is only suitable for pu-erh and black tea.
For green tea, the optimal water temperature is 60-75 degrees, for white tea – 70-80 degrees, for oolong – 95.
You also need to understand that you can brew tea several times only within a limited period of time.
It is strictly forbidden to use yesterday's tea leaves, as this can lead to poisoning.
Author: Timur Khomichev