Characteristics of Oriental Beauty Tea and How to Brew It Deliciously
If you’ve ever traveled to Taiwan and bought or received Oriental Beauty Tea as a souvenir, you might be interested in this article. Here, we will introduce the characteristics of Oriental Beauty Tea and how to brew it deliciously.
When it comes to the characteristics of Oriental Beauty Tea, the rich sweetness and aroma reminiscent of fruits and honey are standout features. These sweet and aromatic qualities are not added during processing but come naturally from the tea leaves. What’s surprising is that these characteristics are actually brought about by pests.
In the 19th century, tea leaves in Taiwan were affected by a pest called the leafhopper. When the leafhopper bites the tea leaves, the affected parts turn brown in this manner.
Tea leaves damaged by pests are typically not used as products, but when processed, they were found to produce tea with a honey-like sweetness and aroma. This tea was later exported to Europe and named “Oriental Beauty” due to its distinctive fragrance.
It’s quite fascinating that pest damage can lead to the development of such unique and valuable characteristics in tea.
Now, let’s discuss how to brew Oriental Beauty Tea deliciously.
How to Brew Oriental Beauty Tea Deliciously:
- Amount of tea leaves: 4g (3 teaspoons)
- Amount of water: 300ml
- Brewing temperature: 95°C
- Brewing time: 4 minutes
Use boiling hot water. When using a teapot, it’s recommended to use 3g to 5g of tea leaves (about 3 teaspoons) for 300ml of water. For high-quality tea, you might feel reluctant to use a lot of leaves, but… This article.As mentioned in this article, using the appropriate amount of tea leaves allows you to fully enjoy the tea’s characteristics. Since you’re drinking high-quality tea, don’t be stingy with the amount of leaves you use!
Pour the hot water over the amount of tea leaves mentioned above and let it steep for 4 minutes. From the moment you pour the brewed tea into your cup, you should be able to enjoy the distinctive aroma of Oriental Beauty. Enjoy your wonderful tea time!
Finally, here is a photo of a Japanese tea plantation that hasn’t been affected by pests. It’s really beautiful!
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