Green Tea
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Grassy and lightly toasted, buttery texture, sugary undertone
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Vintages:
Qi Shan, Lu An - Traditionally Handmade Early Spring 2023: Ultra umami and silky with notes of gai lan.
Qi Shan, Lu An - 100% Handmade Early Spring 2022: Ultimately balanced with umami, nuttiness, and a buttery texture
Qi Shan, Lu An - Early Spring 2022: Grassy, nutty, umami, and floral
Qi Shan, Lu An - 100% Handmade Mid Spring 2021: Roasted greens, floral tannins, and focused aroma
Qi Shan, Lu An - Mid Spring 2021: Meaty greens, seaweed soup with a buttery texture
Qi Shan, Lu An - Early Spring 2019: Umami, toasty with a buttery texture and floral finish
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Terroir and Origin
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Origin
Qi Shan, Lu An, An Hui Province, China (~250-500m elevation)
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History and Significance
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Category
Category: Green Tea
Sub-Category: Hong Qing (Baked Green)
Cultivar: Heirloom
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Processing
Tasting Notes and Brewing Methods
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Tasting Notes
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Brewing Instructions
Please see above for the category specific brewing specs for Gong Fu brewing. For brewing in a teapot, mug, or single cup visit this article here.
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Learn How To Gong Fu Brew
This foundational course is a great resource to help you understand the methods and motions of Gong Fu Brewing.