Beginners: start with whole leaves! Red tea is a good choice

Ingredients

• 5 g Black Tea Leaves (Red Tea) (Whole leaf, high‑quality Chinese black tea; use 5 g per 300 ml water)
• 300 ml Water (Filtered or spring water; bring to 95‑100 °C)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients & Equipment

   Measure 5 g of black tea leaves and 300 ml of filtered water. Set out the kettle, gaiwan, fairness pitcher, filter, cups, timer, and thermometer if using.

   Time: PT2M

2. Heat Water to Proper Temperature

   Bring the water to a rolling boil, then let it sit for 10‑15 seconds to reach 95‑100 °C. If you have a thermometer, check the temperature.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 95-100°C

3. Pre‑warm Gaiwan and Cups

   Pour a small amount of hot water into the gaiwan and each cup, swirl, then discard. This warms the vessels and stabilizes brewing temperature.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add Tea Leaves

   Place the 5 g of tea leaves into the empty gaiwan.

   Time: PT30S

5. First Quick Rinse (Discard)

   Pour a small splash of the hot water over the leaves, steep for 10 seconds, then quickly pour the infusion into the sink or discard. This removes dust and awakens the leaves.

   Time: PT30S

6. Second Steep – Main Brew

   Add the full 300 ml of hot water to the gaiwan, cover, and steep for 30 seconds. Then pour the tea through the fine mesh filter into the fairness pitcher.

   Time: PT30S

7. Serve

   Stir the pitcher gently, then pour the tea into the warmed cups. Enjoy the clear, amber‑colored liquid straight, without sweeteners.

   Time: PT1M

8. Clean Up

   Rinse the gaiwan, filter, pitcher, and cups with warm water. Dry with a clean towel.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

2

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g