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Origin: Liu’an, Anhui, China
Ingredients: Round shaped, vibrant leaves without any bud or stems
Taste: A distinctive taste – sweet with a rich, slightly spicy taste
Brew: 1-2 teaspoons for 8oz of water. Brew at 176 ºF (80 ºC) for 1 to 2 minutes (exact time depends on your taste – a longer time will give the tea a stronger taste and color)
Health Benefits: Being made only from mature leaves, that have had more time to accumulate and form nutrients, plus it being made only from leaves, without any stems, Liu’an Guapian reportedly has the highest nutritional level amongst all green teas. Also, as with all green teas, the minimal processing steps means that it also retains green tea’s renowned high levels of antioxidants, so make it a great tea to help reduce the possibility of forms of cancer and giving it great anti-aging cosmetic benefits.
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