Precision Brewing Guides
Unlock the true character of every single-origin harvest. Our gaiwan-tested protocols ensure you extract optimal flavor, from wet-leaf aroma to the final infusion notes.
Mastering the Three Infusions
Water Temperature
Steep Duration
Leaf-to-Water Ratio
Achieve optimal extraction by matching water temperature to tea type. Green teas prefer cooler steeps, while oolongs and pu-erhs thrive in boiling water.
The first infusion is brief, awakening the leaves. Subsequent steeps extend to coax out deeper, more complex astringency profiles and infusion notes.
Our protocols specify precise leaf weight per volume of water, ensuring consistency across all tasting flights and maximizing flavor density.
Key Brewing Metrics
175°F
Green Tea Start
6g
Per 100ml Water
3rd Infusion
Peak Flavor






Identifying Leaf Quality
Understand what to look for in dry and wet leaves. Visual cues reveal processing, pluck date, and overall integrity of the single-origin harvest.
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