(Send from USA)Guizhou 600 year old wild green tea 25g
$51.00 USD
(Send from USA)Guizhou 600 year old wild green tea 25g
$51.00 USD
Some very unique things about this green tea from Guizhou Province:
Total of 5 ancient trees
Each tree is over 600 years old
Each one stuck to the mountain at 2200 meters high (~7500 feet/1.42 miles)
Completely wild trees
We were only allowed to purchase 2000g (that means 80 portions of 25g each)
The only green tea we ever tried with a high mountain feeling
Previously all held in reserve solely for high ranking government officials
Can brew an amazing 10 times when using a gaiwan, which is verging on ridiculous for green tea
First spring harvest--this point is just for reference and certainly not a unique thing
Storage: Store unused portions sealed in an airtight bag away from light in the freezer at 5F/-15C or below.
Brewing water: Poland Spring (called Origin Brand in some areas) brand mineral water produces the finest results. Soft water, distilled water and hard water will ruin this tea. Tap water varies wildly and is best avoided as well.
Brewing temperature: 185F/85C
Brewing method: 3g tea leaves (~2 heaping Tablespoons), 100ml (a bit less than 1/2 cup) water each time for 5 seconds in a Chinese gaiwan or a small pot. After the first 10 infusions, increase each infusion time by 5 seconds. To produce lighter tea, either decrease amount of tea, increase amount of water or decrease brewing time. To produce stronger tea, either increase amount of tea, decrease amount of water or increase brewing time. You can easily adjust to suit your individual taste.
Notes: Small quick infusions showcase the changing flavors of each cup. Longer brewing times in larger quantities of water end up more homogeneous, but still very good results.