Tea stem refers to the leaf stem of tea leaves, specifically the leaf stem picked from finished tea. Many people believe that tea stems are coarse and old, and even think that tea with tea stems is of poor quality. Is this really the case?
1. Tea stems help increase the aroma of tea
It cannot be generalized. If it is green tea, pursuing a fresh and refreshing taste,
So tea memes should not appear, but it's very different when it comes to Pu'er tea. Tea stems are channels that transport nutrients to buds and leaves, containing a considerable amount of aromatic substances. Proper tea stems can help increase the aroma of tea.
2. Tea stems help improve steeping tolerance
During the brewing process, the role of tea stems is more to balance the strength and weakness. After all, the content of tender shoots and leaves is far less than that of tea stems, and the precipitation rate is also faster than that of tea stems,
If there is no tea stem, it is easy for tea leaves to become "intolerant to steeping" and "drip".
3. Tea stems make tea soup sweeter, more mellow and delicious
From the perspective of drinking, tea stems have the function of adding icing on the cake. The tea polysaccharides and amino acids contained in them are the main sources of sweetness in Pu'er tea, making the tea soup sweeter and more mellow.
4. Tea stems are beneficial for conversion
From the perspective of storage and transformation, an appropriate amount of tea stems can serve as the skeleton of the tea cake, providing support and leaving sufficient nutrients and space for the tea leaves.
