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Western Brewing

西式泡茶

Suitable for: green, white, yellow, oolong, red

Western brewing uses a larger vessel (typically 350–500 ml) and a much lower leaf-to-water ratio (2–3 g per 200 ml) for a single, longer steep of 2–4 minutes. The result is a more dilute, milder cup, suited to casual drinking and to teas with broad, forgiving flavour profiles.

Steps

  1. Heat your teapot or mug with hot water; discard.
  2. Add 2–3 g of leaves per 200 ml of water.
  3. Pour water at the recommended temperature for the tea (80–95°C for most non-pu-erh).
  4. Steep 2–4 minutes; longer for darker teas, shorter for delicate greens.
  5. Strain or pour off the leaves; a second infusion is often workable but weaker.

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