without thorough testing i think i get better results by first using less hot water 1st-2nd infusion
is this true or am i imagining things?
technically i suppose its hydrating the leaf so next infusion has better success at getting flavor out.
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Sorry, I'm not sure what you're saying.
First, are you talking about water that's less hot, or a smaller amount of hot water?
Second, are your results better for the later steeps (after the first couple that you think are hydrating the leaves) or are *all* the steeps better?
By the way, I don't think there's any mystery as to when the leaves are fully hydrated. They *look* different. When they've reached the point where more steeping doesn't really change their appearance, they're fully hydrated. If the tea is pretty much unoxidized/fermented, you might say the leaves are fully hydrated when they look alive.
/Lew
and im referring about greens & green oolongs.
oops, yeah i mean water less hot
i think the later steeps are better compared to starting with hot water from the beginning. ... maybe
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