Brick tea: description, properties, how to brew

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Brick tea is a special pressed tea leaves for a drink that is obtained by steeping, brewing or boiling. In most cases, this product contains coarse and young tea leaves, cuttings, and in some varieties even a small part of the stems. The aroma of such a drink is practically absent, but the taste is a bit harsh and has a bitter aftertaste. Naturally, green tea is aimed at lovers, because for an unprepared person, this drink will be sharp and it will seem that it gives off a tobacco taste.

In this article we will tell you how to brew brick tea. It is worth noting that some connoisseurs of this drink prefer to drink it only cold.

Description

As mentioned earlier, for the manufacture of green and black tea in this form, the upper leaves of young shoots, cuttings and a small part of the stem are used. To leave as long as possibleretained their properties and original appearance, they are subjected to heat treatment. With the help of special devices, the leaves are steamed, twisted and dried. An interesting fact is that the best time to collect tea petals is in the morning and afternoon.

Green and black tea can be drunk not only in its pure form, but also with the addition of various fruits, such as strawberries, bananas, kiwis or citrus fruits. Some consumers prefer to brew the brick tea shown below with berries, herbs and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, etc.

Ingredients of this product

Tea contains the following vitamins and substances:

• ascorbic acid;
• vitamins A, B and E;
• catechins;
• caffeine;
• useful minerals;
• potassium;
• fluorine;
• iodine;
• phosphorus;
• calcium;
• pectin;
• tannin.

Green brick tea has a small amount of calories - 1 kcal, and black drink - 4-6 kcal.

Useful properties

Scientists have repeatedly proven that in moderate doses, tea benefits our body and improves the functioning of some systems. In addition, in folk medicine it is customary to use a special decoction of this product. According to this method, tea dries up rashes and irritations on human skin, preventing their further spread. Also, wounds, burns and cuts get wet with tea broth.

BetterJust eat this product in the morning on an empty stomach. Due to its composition, tea tones, gives energy and causes an influx of strength. In order not to disturb sleep, such a drink is not recommended to be consumed in the evening. Do not forget that this drink has a diuretic effect, so do not drink it before a long walk or trip.

The main positive qualities of green and black brick tea include the following factors:

• restores vitality and energy;
• relieves depression and fatigue;
• participates in the treatment of burns;
• brings the body back to normal with severe alcohol poisoning, nausea or diarrhea;
• removes toxins and toxins from our body;
• purifies the kidneys;
• normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• reduces blood sugar levels;
• improves brain and heart function;
• strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
• restores and strengthens the hair and nail plate.

In addition, green tea is an effective tool in the fight against cellulite and excess weight.

How brick tea is made

Green drink production technology is as follows:

1. The leaves are fried on a special drum.
2. Hot raw materials are processed in a twisting unit.
3. Then dried in a stream of hot air and stuffed into wooden boxes where fermentation continues.
4. After about 8-12 hours of fermentation, the leaf darkens and acquirescharacteristic aroma.
5. Dry the raw materials again.
6. Pressed down with a press and sent for final drying.

And to get black brick tea do this:

1. Roasting and wilting is carried out in the sun.
2. The raw materials are collected in heaps, moistened and left for fermentation.
3. After a few days, the product is checked for readiness and passed through twisting installations.
4. Steam and press.

Depending on the processing method, the duration of the fermentation and drying process, the color of the finished product can be either green or orange or brown.

Green tea is not recommended for those people who suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular system, glaucoma or thyroid disease.

Black and green brick tea: how to brew?

After we told you about the composition, production technology and useful qualities of this drink, we can proceed to its preparation.

To make tea, follow these steps:

1. First, heat up the teapot.
2. Then we pour tea into it and lightly rinse and drain the water.
3. Pour in hot water again and brew tea for about 3-5 minutes.

If you reuse tea leaves, the brewing time will be slightly longer.

Make tea with milk:

1. Bring the milk to a boil.
2. Fall asleep slices of "brick" and addspices.
3. Then strain the resulting drink and put a little melted butter at the end.

It is worth noting that it will not work to break the compact with your hands. To do this, you need to use a knife. On the shelves of specialized tea shops, we are provided with bars weighing 250 grams, 500 grams, 2 and 5 kg. They began to make this form for more convenient transportation.

Brick tea, reviews of which have spread all over the Internet, is quite tasty and unusual, you just need to get used to it. Consumers note its slightly sharp taste, reminiscent of tobacco, as well as affordable pricing. There are cheaper varieties, and there are elite ones. The cost of the latter will be much higher, but the product is worth it.