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How To Properly Brew White Tea
1) Use fresh, cold water. - Don't let water sit in a pot all night and then heat it up in the morning. It needs to be fresh. In fact, the proper way is to use cold bottled water or at least filtered water.
2) Don't Use Boiling Water - This doesn't mean don't boil the water. Boiling the water is essential to making sure it's 100% clean. However, let it sit for a minute or two before you pour it into the cup. The proper temperature should be between 170-185 degrees. 3) Apply The Leaves Generously - Due to the fact that white tea is less dense than other tea leaves, you will need to put in a few more leaves per serving than usual to get the right taste. 2 teaspoons of the white leaves are usually about right for properly brewing white tea. 4) More Is Better When It Comes To Steeping - To properly brew white tea, it is recommended to let it a steep a bit longer than usual. Although steeping times differ with different brands of white tea, start out with a beginning time of 3-5 minutes. After that you can try 4-5 minutes in each additional cup of tea. Steeping time will vary from person to person.
5) Don't Use Old White Tea - To properly brew white tea, it needs to be fresh. Once a package is opened, it has a shelf-life of about 2-3 months. However, this is if it's in an air-tight container and it wasn't previously exposed to large amounts of air. 6) Brew Your White Tea With The Right Pot - If you are using the wrong tea pot, namely a stainless steel pot, you may be badly affecting the flavor you get when you brew green tea. Chinese Tea Pots are highly recommend as they are made specifically with taste in mind.
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