Medium Teapot
Medium Teapot - Full Immersion ("Grandpa Style")
Use this method for a quick morning or afternoon brew and get a rich and flavorful cup of tea within 5 minutes.
Method: Single Steep (100% Flavor Extraction)
Characteristics:
- Quick and easy
- Minimum preparation
- Extracts 100% of the tea aroma
- The same method can be used to make an iced tea
Equipment:
- Medium Teapot (350mL - 400mL)
- Kettle
- Mug / Tea Cup
- Scale**
- Strainer**
- Server**
** Optional, but highly recommended for a perfect tea experience
Instructions:
Step 1: Weigh 9g of oolong tea or simply cover the bottom of the teapot with a thin layer of tea
Step 2: Bring water to boiling temperature (212ºF)
Step 3: Infuse hot water
Step 4: Put on the lid and steep for 4½ minutes
Step 5: Pour out into a mug or server
(A mesh strainer can be used to filter out the tea leaves and have an absolute clean cup)
Step 6: Enjoy a fine cup of tea
*Please lower the amount of tea, water temperature and steep time when brewing green tea.
How to Make an Iced Tea:
Steep for an extra 2 minutes and pour over a cup of ice.
