Lu An Gua Pian Premium Green Tea

Description

Lu An Gua Pian () is unlike any other green tea in China. Grown in Liuan, Anhui Province, this rare tea is made only from mature leavesno buds, no stems. Each leaf is carefully crafted into a signature oval melon seed shape, giving the tea both its name and its charm.

Expect a mellow, refreshing cup with a soft vegetal sweetness, hints of honeydew, and a light almond-like finish. Theres also a subtle cooling sensation that followsespecially satisfying in warmer weather.

What Makes It So Special?

• Single-Leaf Craftsmanship: Only the second and third leaves are pickednever the bud. This results in a more robust, smooth flavor.
• Extremely Limited Harvest: The picking window is just ten days each spring, around the time of Grain Rain (). It takes 5kg of fresh leaves to produce just 1kg of finished tea.
• Protected Origin: Officially recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage and protected by geographical indication since 2007.

Brewing RecommendationGongfu Style

• Use 1.5g of leaves and 90100ml gaiwan
• Water temperature: 195F (90C)
• First infusion: 2025 sec
• Second infusion: 1520 sec
• Add 35 sec for each following steep
• Enjoy up to 67 steeps.

If youre looking for a more robust yet refined Chinese green tea with a clean, refreshing profile, Liu An Gua Pian is a beautiful choice to add to your collectionespecially during the summer months. Its elegant flavor and cooling sensation make it a standout for those who appreciate craftsmanship and complexity in their green teas.