How Mr. Chaju warms the kettle

Fill the kettle with fresh water. If the water has already boiled once and sat, pour it out.

Warm the pot with a splash, then discard it. Leaves open more evenly in a warm vessel.

Most of the blends in a Chaju box like water just off the boil. Oolong and white tea prefer a short wait, until the kettle stops shouting.

Taste the first cup before you sweeten anything. Red dates are already sweet. Chenpi does not need help.