Melon Seeds, Liuan Guapian - Green Tea

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82 / 100

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Tea type
Green Tea
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Ingredients
Green Tea, Green Tea Leaves
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Caffeine
Medium
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 190 °F / 87 °C
Steep for 1 min, 0 sec
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“This is the perfect green tea, subtle yet completely satisfying. Absolutely perfect. I thinking just found my new everyday green tea. Yum!” Read full tasting note

Description

Declared an official Tribute Tea in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the legendary Melon Seeds is equally unique in appearance and flavor. It was honored in Lu Yu’s legendary book of tea, Cha Jing, cementing its status as a long cherished leaf in China.

In 1971, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was gifted this exquisite green varietal. Pan-fired processing imparts an aroma of roasted chestnuts and fresh, grassy notes of sweet potato and spinach.

Notes: sweet potato, spinach, chestnut

Infusion: 170ºF / 77ºC for 30 seconds

Origin: Qitou Mountain, Liu An, Anhui Province, China

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