GREEN TEA - LU CHA
2022 teas are here!
Lu Shan Yunwu Cloud and Mist Green Tea - 2 ozPremium, tender, jade-colored leaves from the cloud and mist-shrouded Lu Shan in Jiangxi are picked in Spring. Refreshing, fragrant, buttery (like picholine olive) and vegetal, with hint of fruit and a thick, soupy mouthfeel and a pleasant lingering aftertaste. A favorite green for its classic, nostalgic taste .Jiangxi, China Spring First Flush 2022 Zen Blossoms Simao Green Tea - 2 ozThis delightful green hails from the great tea region of Simao, Yunnan, China. Picked only once a year in the span of two days, this small production tea is both delicious and nourishing. The dry leaf exibits fragrance of flowers, corn and a hint of spice. The tea soup is rich and full bodied yet light, and creamy in texture due to the pectins in the leaf. Notes of buttered corn, chestnut and edamame are highlighted with just a hint of smoke. Overall a very balanced and enjoyable green tea that encourages the appreciation of the present moment. As with most Yunnan greens, I like to brew this 'grandpa style', with a couple grams at the bottom of a Ball jar or mug, refilling with hot water (but not boiling) throughout the day. Spring harvest 2022 Lincang Aroma Green Tea - 2 ozAfter all these years, Lincang Aroma is still one of my preferred daily drinkers. This humble tea is made from an Assamica hybrid growing in Mengku area and expertly crafted in a small tea village producing something to enjoy from the moment you open the bag and inhale. Brews up smooth and thick due to the high amount of pectins in the leaf. Chestnut, umami, vegetal notes ride atop a floral sweetness that is balanced by a light refreshing bitterness. Reminds me of a Yunnan white tea with its soft buttery vanilla nuance. Brew up in a pot, gaiwan or grandpa style (my favorite way). Good for many infusions and is very forgiving of water temperature. Yunnan, China Spring 2022 Jasmine Pearl Green Tea - 2 ozWhen you just want a little heavenly refreshment in your cup, jasmine tea delivers. Yunnan green tea is imbibed with fragrant jasmine flowers several times to lend it's healing scent to the leaves. How to brew? Gongfu, in a pot or just add a teason of peals to your mug and keep adding hot water. Nothing fancy, just a bit of floral love to help smooth out mind body and spirit. 2022 Shandong Jade Green Tea - 2 ozA customer favorite! Dry leaf presents aromas of toasted nori, popcorn and virgin olive oil. The soup is thick and robust with roasty, umami and vegetal (arugula, snap peas) notes. Rich in selenium and antioxidants. A delightful, refreshing tea for everyday drinking. Brew at 170F for best results. Shandong, China. Spring First Flush 2022 Ai Lao Spring Buds Green Tea - 2 ozHand picked, first flush Spring buds from high elevation Ai Lao Mountain, Yunnan, China. Dry leaf presents aromatic notes of olive, pea flower and oats. Brews up a rich, aromatic soup with umami, sweet fruit and light floral notes, with a refreshing hui gan (throat feel). a pleasure to drink and full of chi! High elevation teas are aromatic and flavorful as they grow slower, concentrating the sugars and nutrients in the leaf. For best results, brew at 170 F.. Simao Prefecture,Yunnan, China. Spring First Flush 2022 This is another green tea I could drink all day. The dry leaf has a very refreshing nutty aroma that makes me open up and relax. The tea soup is thick and viscous, very smooth and sweet with soupy umami-ness and notes of butered corn (or popcorn?) and asparagus A subtle flirt of flowers and spice entices the palate on the finish. Overall a beautiful tea with very little astringency. Picked and processed before the Spring rains. Yunnan, China, First Flush 2021 Delicate Assamica buds from Simao were picked at First Flush and processed in the style of Sichuan's zhu ye qing for a complex, savory Yunnan green with a lot of cha qi! The dry leaf presents with a distinct umami - marine (bonito?) aroma. The tea soup is strong with a savory, brothy, umami character, and notes of edamame and spinach. While rich in flavor and tannins, this tea has a deep, sweet counternote that provides an overall balance. The drinker is left with a stimulated palate and 'awakened' body feeling. I like to brew this tea in a gaiwan or "grandpa-style" using a 12 ounce glass, about 2 grams of tea, and pouring hot water over to brew. Sip without straining and re-brew throughout the day. A little goes a long way, Play around with amounts and brewing temps in the range of 160 - 175F. Yunnan, China Spring 2021. |
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