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Green Tea

Gǔláochá古劳茶

gǔláochá

Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东省, Guǎngdōng Shěng), Jiāngmén City (江门市,...
Tea type
Green Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
80.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Gulaocha — a rare Guangdong green tea with a 'fire-floral' aroma, predating the founding of Heshan County itself.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
80.000000 - 85.000000
Tea Amount
3 g per 150 ml.
Teaware
Glass tumbler (for observing silvery "needles") or porcelain gaiwan.
Water Temperature
80.000000
Water Temperature Detail
80–85°C. For premium grade "Yinzhen" — 85°C (to reveal "fire-flower" aroma without excessive bitterness).
Gongfu Water Temperature
75.000000
Origin
Tea Type
Green
Origin Country
CN
Province
Guangdong
Category
Historical famous tea of Guǎngdōng (广东历史名茶). Geographical indication product of the PRC (国家地理标志保护产品, 2015). Intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) — production technology. One o...
Coordinates
Approximately 22°46′ North latitude, 112°52′ East longitude.
Origin
China, Guǎngdōng Province (广东省, Guǎngdōng Shěng), Jiāngmén City (江门市, Jiāngmén Shì), Hèshān City district (鹤山市, Hèshān Shì), Gǔláo Town (古劳镇, ...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Depends on grade. Yínzhēn (雀舌茶): straight, dense "needles," silvery-gray with abundant down. Douchi Li: round, hook-shaped grains, dark green with light down. Pir...
Dry Leaf Aroma
"Fire-flower" (火花香) — unique combination of caramel sweetness, orchid floral tone, and chestnut warmth. Cold cup retains aroma for more than 30 minutes.
Liquor Aroma
High, pure, persistent. "First infusion — fire's heat, second — sugar fragrance, third — spirit at peace, fourth — taste still pure" (头泡火气味,二泡糖香生,三泡神怡然,再泡味尚醇).
Liquor Color
Green, bright and clear (绿而明亮) — for "Yinzhen."
Spent Leaves
Tender green, whole, uniform.
Taste
Soft, sweet, without sharp bitterness (醇和回甘). Medium body. Returning sweetness — prolonged and building. In the best batches — mineral "rock" undertone (岩韵) reminiscen...
Details
Oxidation
0.000000 - 0.000000
Leaf Shape
Needle
Processing
Chaoqing
Roast Level
None
Oxidation Maximum
0.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
0
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