Leaf "heating"
Have any of you had the experience of heating pu-erh leaves in a pot over a burner before the actual infusion? This process is similar to what is described in Cha Jing from Lu Yu. However, it is primarly designated for fermented teas e.g. oolongs and blacks. Just recently I had seen a video which demonstrated this type of gongfu method for pu-erh. The idea is that heating the pu-erh "refreshes" the leaves. Perhaps this may be beneficial for older sheng and perhaps even shou. The information that I have gathered thus far states that this particular method was used when the humidity was high and the drinker wishes absorb some of the humidity for reasons I have yet to understand. Secondly, heating the leaves reportedely dissapates any moldy smell which may have been acquired through wet stored conditions. I am sure that heating the leaves first before brewing brings the tea oil to the surface making a more fragrant and flavorful brew. I am just wondering if any of you have tried this before I go pan frying or ruining any of my Yixing :P