坐杯
Term · Brewing
steep time
Literal meaning
let the cup sit
Definition#
The time the water stays on the leaf before pouring off, i.e. steeping time within a gongfu infusion. Longer 坐杯 extracts more body and bitterness.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | steep time translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Ziehzeit translation |
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| Русский | время настаивания translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 坐杯 | |
| 繁體字 | 坐杯 | Regional usage
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| 日本語 | 抽出時間 |
Common confusions#
- GB/T 23776-2018 steeping times: green 4 min, black, yellow, white and strip oolong 5, rolled oolong 6; oolong bell cup 2, 3 and 5 min; loose dark tea 2 then 5 min; compressed tea 2–5 then 5–8 min.