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Black Pu-er Tea Recipe

Inspired by M Vista | Asian Fusion • Sushi

Time10m

Serves1

(Lowers cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar, gently stimulates the heart) Full-bodied, fully fermented black tea.

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Ingredients

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Tea Preparation

2 tsp Black Pu-er tea leaves (loose)12 oz Water1 tsp Optional honey or sugar1 to taste Optional lemon wedge

For Iced Serve (optional)

1 cup Ice cubes2 oz Cold water (to top)

Method

Tea Preparation

Measure and heat

Measure 2 tsp of loose Black Pu-er tea per 12 oz cup. Heat fresh, filtered water to just-under-boiling: 200–212°F (93–100°C). Pu-er tolerates boiling; 200–212°F extracts full body without excessive bitterness.

Warm vessel (optional)

Pour a little hot water into your teapot or cup, swirl to warm it, then discard that water. This helps maintain steeping temperature.

Steep

Place the tea leaves in an infuser, teapot, or gaiwan. Pour the hot water over the leaves. Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength: 3 minutes for milder, 4 minutes for medium, up to 5 minutes for full-bodied. Pu-er can be steeped longer without harsh astringency compared with many black teas.

Strain and serve

Remove the leaves by lifting the infuser or pouring the tea through a strainer into a cup. Taste and add optional sweetener (honey or sugar, about 1 tsp) or a lemon wedge to brighten the flavor if desired.

Multiple infusions (optional)

High-quality pu-er can be re-steeped 2–4 times. For each subsequent infusion, increase steep time by 30–60 seconds.

Iced Serve (optional)

For iced pu-er, brew a slightly stronger infusion (use 2.5–3 tsp per 12 oz and steep 4 minutes). Let the brewed tea cool at room temperature for 10–15 minutes, then pour over a glass filled with 1 cup ice. Top with 2 oz cold water if needed. Stir and add sweetener or lemon to taste.