How to Brew Tea with a Yixing Teapot

16. Oktober 2025

Chinese tea is alive — its flavors evolve with every infusion, revealing hidden layers of aroma, sweetness, and complexity. To truly appreciate it, however, you need the right technique.

Brewing Tea with a Yixing Teapot – A Step-by-Step Guide

Western-style steeping? The poetry of efficiency — where simplicity meets instant revelation.
Gongfu Cha (功夫茶)? The art of precision — short, controlled infusions that extract the tea’s soul.
Yixing mastery? A seasoned clay pot that enhances flavor over time.

In today’s video, we’ll explore the simple art of brewing with a Yixing teapot, a traditional Chinese teapot known for enhancing flavor. Let’s take a closer look at how this time-honored pot brings out the true essence of tea.

Yixing Teapot Mastery: The Secret of Da Hong Pao

In this video, we’re using a Yixing Teapot to brew "Da Hong Pao" (Big Red Robe) Rock Oolong Tea. Here’s how to get the best flavor:

This Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapot gradually absorbs tea oils through its porous clay walls, creating a personalized flavor enhancer that improves with each use - a process treasured by Chinese tea masters for centuries.

Brewing Steps:

Measure: 10g per 150ml (Yixing pots need more leaf for full extraction)
Water: 95°C-100°C (203°F-212°F)—no compromises!
Rinse: 5-second pour (discard—awakens the leaves)
First Brew: 6-12 seconds (intense, roasted, with a lingering sweetness)
Next Infusions: Double to 12 sec, then gradually increase

The "Yixing Effect": Yixing clay teapots develop a 'tea memory' over time, making each brew of Da Hong Pao more flavorful than the last!

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How to Brew Tea

At Chinese Tea Group, we provide brewing instructions for each of our teas, including the recommended method, water temperature, steeping time, and tea-to-water ratio. No matter how you like to brew, you can find helpful guides and instructional videos on our product pages.