2024 Spring New Lu'an Guapian Grade One Green Tea

2024 Spring New Lu'an Guapian Grade One Green Tea

Origin:    Lu'an, Anhui Province, China
Season:    Spring Tea
Harvest Date:    April 19, 2024
Dry Leaf:     Bar
Aroma:     Sweet and refreshing
Liquor:     Green
Taste:     Refreshing, smooth taste with a hint of orchid fragrance, leaving a sweet aftertaste
Caffeine:    Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee)
Storage:    Store in airtight, opaque packaging; keep refrigerated
Shelf Life:    18 Months

Recommend Brewing Method

    Cup Method                           

         Teacup: 8.8oz / 250ml                      

        185℉ / 85℃                                   

        2 Teaspoons / 2.5g Tea                                               

        Brewing time: 3 - 5 mins               

     Chinese Gongfu Method

        Gaiwan: 3.8oz / 110ml 
         185℉ / 85℃ 
         4g Tea 
        5 steeps: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 70s   Rinse time is around 5 seconds

History and Culture of Lu'an Gua Pian Green Tea

Lu'an Guapian Green Tea, also known as Guapian or Pian Tea, is a traditional Chinese historical tea and one of the top ten famous teas in China. It is produced in the Dabie Mountains of Lu'an City, Anhui Province. It was called "Luzhou Lu'an Tea" in the Tang Dynasty; it was called "Lu'an Guapian" in the Ming Dynasty, and it was a top-grade and premium tea; it was a tribute tea to the imperial court in the Qing Dynasty.

Lu'an Guapian is a special type of green tea. It has a long history and rich cultural connotations. Among all the teas in the world, Lu'an Guapian is the only tea without buds or stems, made from a single raw leaf.