I steeped this western style, 2 steeps each. About 2-3g for a 12oz mug. The first was last night, boiling water, for about 6 minutes. The second was this morning (I let the leaves sit overnight), boiling water, for about 5 minutes.
No rinse for either steep.
Last night’s steep had a smoky, bitter, tobacco note to it that I wonder was caused by the lack of a rinse. A bit of sourness underneath. Lovely orange liquor.
This morning’s steep was softer in flavour, but a bit more sour – I wonder if that’s because I let the leaves sit at room temperature overnight. (How do you store used leaves overnight? Should they stay in the fridge?) Still a nice orange colour.
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If it’s warm out I put my leaves in the fridge, but if it’s cool then I leave them on the counter. Really, it depends on how you feel. :) If it’s puerh, I usually do another flash rinse before steeping it on day 2.
I’ll try to remember that for next time: store in the fridge, then flash rinse to get the leaves back up to regular temperature. Thanks!
I spread leaves on a plate. No mold so far. I keep doing it all the time. Fridge makes it weird taste
If it’s warm out I put my leaves in the fridge, but if it’s cool then I leave them on the counter. Really, it depends on how you feel. :) If it’s puerh, I usually do another flash rinse before steeping it on day 2.
I’ll try to remember that for next time: store in the fridge, then flash rinse to get the leaves back up to regular temperature. Thanks!
I spread leaves on a plate. No mold so far. I keep doing it all the time. Fridge makes it weird taste