Brewing Basics
Tea charts are starting points. Leaf style, processing, water, vessel, ratio, temperature, time, and personal taste all vote, and the packet sometimes has the most relevant local election results. These guides measure what can be measured, separate broad families from specific teas, and change one variable at a time.
Brewing Basics
Gongfu vs Western Tea Brewing: Ratios and Rhythm
Western-style brewing usually uses less leaf in a larger vessel for one longer infusion: start around 2.5–3 grams per 250 millilitres for two to five.
Brewing Basics
Tea Brewing Temperatures: A Taste-First Guide
Use the tea maker's directions first, then adjust by taste.