Not just the taste, aroma, health benefits, and rich heritage of Fuzhuan Tea make it an ideal brew. However, one of its unique qualities that less has been paid attention to is the various brewing methods. The versatility allows tea lovers to enjoy different variations with Fu tea as the main ingredient.
The difference occurs whether in the method or adding additional ingredients for extra flair and unique taste.
If you recently discovered this incredible tea, let’s learn how to make its various magical and delectable potions.
Top 3 Methods to Brew Fuzhuan Tea
Simple Brewing
This can also be called Straightforward drinking. This is a relatively simpler and easy brewing method.
Ingredients & Utensils
- Gaiwan or Purple Clay Pot
- Fu Tea
- Water
Steps to Follow
To a gaiwan or purple clay pot, add tea and water in a 1:20 ratio. This can be comprehended as 1 gram of tea and 20 grams of water. Use boiling water at 100°C for brewing.
For brewing, wash the tea in boiling water. Let it soak in water for about 10 seconds, and then pour the tea. You can extend the soaking time by an extra 5 seconds if you wish to feel the layering of the taste of the Fuzhuan tea.
Note: The value mentioned in step one is just a suggestion. You can adjust the ratio according to personal preferences as well.
2. Straightforward Boiling Method
This method involves directly boiling the tea instead of letting it soak in water.
Ingredients & Utensils
- Teapot
- Water
- Fu Tea
Steps to Follow
Wash the pot with boiling water. The tea-to-water ratio used in this method is 1:150. Fill the teapot with water. Add Fu tea brick to it. Boil it, and it’s ready for use.
3. Xinjiang Milk Tea
Also known as Mongolian milk tea, this is a blending method where Fu tea is brewed in milk to create an amazing and flavorful blend.
Ingredients
- Boiling water
- Chinese brick tea
- Fresh milk
- Salt / Sugar (optional)
Steps to Follow
Put Fuzhuan tea into boiling water in a tea-to-water ratio of 1:60 or 1:80. Boil it for 10 minutes. Next, boil fresh milk equivalent to 1/4 or ⅕ of the tea brew. Use a tea strainer to strain it and serve. For best results, add salt or sugar according to your personal preference and enjoy the sweet, earthy, and aromatic hot drink.
Final Thoughts
Chinese Fu brick tea is an ideal sipper and a tea with a diverse range of perks. It has made it to the list of the most desirable teas because of its incredible taste and aroma. To bring out the best of this incredible tea, there are various methods to brew it, out of which we’ve discussed the three above.
Whether it’s the boiling method, blending it with fresh milk, or brewing it by soaking it in boiled water, every method exposes the unique taste in a different way, satisfying the taste buds of tea lovers globally.
Try each of them and let us know which is your personal favorite.