January 20, 2008: Another Cup of Green tea?

Yesterday, I went out shopping - among other things, I shopped for green tea. I dropped by at one of the Chinese tea shop in Petaling Jaya and end up buying 2 sets tea pot and also the most expensive green tea I ever bought in my life . After testing 2 types of green tea suggested by the owner of tea shop, I end up buying Mao Jian Green Tea.

The Mao Jian tea after being brewed:

When I got home, I googled for more infor about Mao Jian green tea:

Organic Mao Jian is an outstanding organic green tea. It is picked on remote peaks in Zhejiang Province, where for over 1000 years China's foremost green teas have grown. The tea is hand selected directly from producers, maintaining traditional knowledge and expertise.

The Mao Jian has attractive long green curled leaves with silvery tips. Only the most tender tea shoots are picked. This tea is famous for its delicate subtle sweet taste and fragrant aroma. Its flavor is full and crisp. Longer infusion may result in too strong a taste.
Due to its high quality, the tea may be infused 2-3 times. It is rich in antioxidants and can help to protect the body from harmful free-radicals.

Care to join me?

Basic Green Tea brewing instruction as shared with me by the owner of the Chinese tea shop:

1. Measure the desired amount of tea leaves and place into a teapot or teacup. Use 2 - 3 tsp or 2.3g of green tea for every 8oz (1 cup) of water.
2. Add enough to submerse the tea leaves and let it sit for a few seconds before pouring out the water. Warming the tea leaves and teaware allow for a better brew.
3. Add hot water and let the tea leaves steep for 2 to 3 minutes

However the instructions are only general guidelines. For your ultimate enjoyment you have to experiment with the steeping time, water temperature, and the amount of tea leaves.