How to Brew Puer Dragon Balls (Easy & Efficient Method)

[@tuppyglossop4301]

I enjoy the casual narration

[@BitterleafTeas]

We enjoy casually narrating 😽

[@innapinch7112]

I appreciate that you laid everything out as loose suggestions. I got into smoking pipes a couple decades ago, and I found there were more opinions on the "right" way to pack a pipe than there are citizens in Chicago. The lesson i took away from that was that *every*method works, and you just need to settle on the one that fits you. I'm learning now that tea is the same thing. There's no *wrong* way to brew it. Experiment and find the one that best fits you, or the moment you find yourself in.

[@BitterleafTeas]

That's just it. Especially when the experience is subjective, there's no one size fits all method. We're happy to share what we think is the best way according to our experience, but that's not necessarily going to work for everyone, which is fine. Even then, other variables can change and require adjustments, so it's important to be flexible and experiment.

[@gmvdm]

That's some impressive spin indeed! I like the idea of reusing the first water, I hadn't considered that before. Thanks!

[@BitterleafTeas]

It works well enough for us during the rinse. The temperature may be a bit lower, but it still opens the ball and saves a bit more water, rather than wasting.

[@zambz5328]

I love these videos, some of the most refined tea-related content on youtube!

[@BitterleafTeas]

Thank you! 🙏

[@idknemore525]

BL: "Impressive spin." Junji Ito: *terrified heavy breathing*

[@idknemore525]

I love your voice and these videos. Extremely well made and soothing. I've watched this and the chaozhou brewing one more times than I can count. More fun and calming explanation videos please.

[@BitterleafTeas]

Thank you! They take time to make, but we'll certainly try to make more soon.

[@m.n.7426]

Love you, bitterleaf. Please get back to supplying us with your awesome content. 😊

[@BitterleafTeas]

I'm sorry, we've been neglecting the video side of things! It's been a busy year, but we'll try to get back on track for 2024

[@mickaelliparimayer]

Gosh the style of these videos is so sharp! Stellar content, love it! About to order some goods from the website. 🤩

[@BitterleafTeas]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@yaninyunus]

This was awesome thank you very much

[@BitterleafTeas]

Our pleasure!

[@stoppons6131]

I think it also depends on the tea you are using, i have a 9 years old dragon ball puer that gets bitter easily so i prefer to do flash infusions. The amazing thing about tea is that the more you get to know what you are drinking the more you understand how to brew it in the way you like the most

[@HallsofFilm]

Thank you

[@tellmeicantcomposeidareyou6950]

I just got a Sheng puer that only came in dragon balls. When I tried brewing I tired to brew it the same way I did any other tea and was confused as to why it was coming out so weak. Thank you, now I can get the full experience out of my tea!

[@BitterleafTeas]

They're a little bit tough to brew at first, but I'm glad this guide could help out a bit. Some balls are also a bit tighter and slower to unfurl than others, so feel free to adjust the timing for the first 2 brews if needed 😎

[@ChristopherRoberts]

FYI, I really liked the dragonball approach to samples this season. I don't know how practical it is for you guys, but definitely a superior experience.

[@BitterleafTeas]

This is good to know! We definitely like it too. It's extra work in terms of portioning maocha for different pressings, but saves a lot of effort when it comes to portioning samples. The main criticism we've had is when people want to use less tea (4 grams or so) to brew - it's not as easy to cut a dragon ball in half. Still, I'll think we'll probably continue with this format!

[@ongoingmartin]

2:09 "Or just go by feeling." Good advice. :)

[@BitterleafTeas]

Heh yeah... maybe not the most helpful, but in some ways I find it makes it more enjoyable than weighing the tea, timing the steeps and all that - outside of evaluating teas, of course!

[@idknemore525]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@BitterleafTeas]

our pleasure 😁

[@tracyleal2609]

Informative yes, but the production and styling are awesome also.

[@BitterleafTeas]

Much appreciated!

[@Rsolanzo]

Where does one get this amazing angler fish tea pet?

[@BitterleafTeas]

Ah that's an old tea pet we used to sell in 2019. We've since sold out and I don't know if we can get more, unfortunately.

[@collinmurphy4773]

I love the white kettle you are using in this, if you wouldn't mind, could you tell me where I could get one?

[@BitterleafTeas]

We got it in China (Taobao) - not sure if there is a source or equivalent brand outside of China. Will have to check!

[@eb_is_tired]

How did I never think to use the warming water for the rinse? That's such a good idea

[@BitterleafTeas]

We do this all the time when we're just brewing for ourselves. This goes against the brewing technique taught to tea masters in schools and training centers, and in a more formal tea brewing setting it might not fly... but for us normal folk I think as long as you're happy with the results, you should be free to brew however you like 😁

[@kevinjohn9244]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@BitterleafTeas]

Thank you! 😊

[@Dumpsterhuggies]

How'd you need an almost 3 minutes video to explain 1. Put dragon ball in 2. Brew as normal

[@BitterleafTeas]

We didn't, that's why most of the video is covering the "brew as normal" part, but with a few tweaks. A lot of people who haven't brewed dragon balls also haven't brewed gongfu and it's a question we get almost daily. But maybe we should hire you to plan future videos and save everyone some time - our next video will be "how to boil water" and I'm worried we're over complicating by explaining how to collect rainwater and start a fire.

[@horrudu4081]

Oh, this one had a very nice hui gan with heavy but pleasant charcole roasted notes, indeed!

[@ChrisLott]

It was useful to me, and we’ll made!

[@Dumpsterhuggies]

@@BitterleafTeas Alright that's fair, sorry

[@BitterleafTeas]

@@Dumpsterhuggies it's all good