Gongfu Cha Recipe
Chinese · Beverage · 5 min total
Gongfu Cha is a traditional Chinese tea ceremony that emphasizes the art of brewing tea with precision and mindfulness. This recipe guides you through the steps to prepare Oolong tea using the Gongfu method, extracting rich flavors and aromas.
5
min prep
min prep
1
servings
servings
2
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 5-8 grams Oolong tea leaves (e.g., Tieguanyin)
- 150 ml hot water (95°C / 203°F)
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and let it cool to about 95°C (203°F).
- Warm the gaiwan (or small teapot) and cups by rinsing them with hot water.
- Place 5-8 grams of Oolong tea leaves into the gaiwan.
- Pour hot water over the leaves, filling the gaiwan to the brim, and immediately pour out the water (this is a rinse to awaken the leaves).
- Pour hot water into the gaiwan again, filling it to the brim, and cover with the lid.
- Steep for 20-30 seconds, then pour the tea into a fairness pitcher or directly into small cups.
- Repeat steps 5-6 for multiple infusions, increasing steeping time by 5-10 seconds each subsequent infusion. Gongfu Cha typically yields 5-10 infusions.
Tips
- Use high-quality Oolong tea for the best flavor.
- Adjust steeping time based on personal preference and tea type.
- Enjoy each infusion to appreciate the evolving taste.
AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms