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Cha Wang LiuAn Gua Pian - Green Tea
Price(50 grams) US40.00
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Description
This is the absolute best grade of Liu An Gua
Pian from Anhui Liuan Guapian Tea Industry,
one of the China's Top 100 Tea Factory
and widely regarded as the best Liu An
Gua Pian tea producer in the country. Liu
An Gua Pian tea is a very old tea with history
dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
It had always been a famous in China even
in ancient times, where it was highly praised by
scholars and people in the Imperial family.
History records suggest that Empress Dowager
Cixi (Qing Dynasty) was extremely fond
of this tea, consuming almost 14 liang
(about 700 grams) every month. Gua Pian tea was
also mentioned repeatedly (80 times!) in the
renowned Chinese Novel - "Dream of Red Mansion".
It was selected as the National Gift Tea to the
United States Secretary of State during his visit
in 1971 when People's Republic of China was just
established.
Cha Wang grade Gua Pian tea leaves are harvested
only from organic farms in high mountainous areas
that are above 600 meters above sea level. This
tea is categorized as "Tian" (Heaven) Grade by
the company, representing the highest grade.
Below it are "Di" (Earth/2nd grade) and Shan
(Mountain/3rd grade). Cha Wang Liu An Gua Pian is
certified organic by Zhong Xing Product
Certification Company.
Other names
LiuAn Melon Seed (Tea King Grade)
Taste
Cha Wang Liu An Gua Pian has sweet nutty aroma
and taste. The aftertaste is also apparent, which
is rare in green teas. It is absolutely delicious
and very refreshing. The tea is also easy to
brew will not go bitter even when over steeped.
Appearance
The dried tea leaves are dark emerald in color,
but turn fresh green color once infused. Round,
single leaf shape resembles melon seed.
Origin
LiuAn,An Hui Province, China
Harvest Period
Spring 2013
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