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Jiangsu

Tàihú Cuì Zhú太湖翠竹

Tàihú cuì zhú

Origin
China, Jiāngsū Province (江苏, Jiāngsū), Wúxī City (无锡市, Wúxī shì). Mai...
Tea type
Green Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
75.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Emerald green tea-bamboo grove: leaves stand vertically, bestowing the freshness of Lake Taihu and a soft chestnut flavor.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
75.000000 - 85.000000
Tea Amount
3 g per 150–200 ml.
Teaware
Tall glass (玻璃杯) — strongly recommended for first acquaintance: the "dance" of opening shoots standing vertically — "bamboo grove in a cup" — is the main aes...
Water Temperature
75.000000
Water Temperature Detail
75–85 °C. For special grade (嫩芽) — 75–80 °C; for first-second grade — up to 85 °C.
Gongfu Water Temperature
75.000000
Origin
Tea Type
Green
Origin Country
CN
Province
Jiangsu
Category
Local famous tea (名茶, míngchá) of Jiangsu Province. The registered geographical indication "Doushan Taihu Cui Zhu" (斗山太湖翠竹) received certification trademark ...
Coordinates
Approximately 31.49° N, 120.31° E (reference point Wuxi city). Doushan district — approximately 31.55° N, 120.37° E.
Origin
China, Jiāngsū Province (江苏, Jiāngsū), Wúxī City (无锡市, Wúxī shì). Main production zone — Dǒushān district (斗山, Dǒushān) in Xīběi town (锡北镇), as well as farms in B...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Flat tea leaves resembling bamboo leaves (扁似竹叶), slightly curved, smooth, with oily luster. Color — jade-green (翠绿油润). Shoots uniform in size, tender buds visible. In special gr...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Clean, fresh, with chestnut notes (栗香) and light floral undertones. Aroma persistent, without "raw" grassiness.
Liquor Aroma
High, clean and lasting (清香持久 / 清高持久). Chestnut tones are complemented by fresh vegetal and delicate floral notes. Aroma is delicate — this is "quiet" beauty, characte...
Liquor Color
Transparent, clear, bright (清澈明亮), tender green or greenish-yellow shade.
Spent Leaves
Tender green, uniform, resilient and "alive" (嫩绿匀整). Shoots open completely, demonstrating wholeness of bud and leaf. Special visual effect when brewing in glass: shoo...
Taste
Fresh, clean, moderately brisk (鲜醇爽口). Body light and elegant — without heaviness and roughness. Sweetness unobtrusive, with soft returning note. Overall impression — "清雅甘醇...
Details
Oxidation
0.000000 - 0.000000
Leaf Shape
Flat
Roast Level
None
Oxidation Maximum
0.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
0
Cultivar
Main cultivars specially introduced for Taihu Cui Zhu production: Fu'an Dà Bái Chá (福安大白茶, Fú'ān Dà Bái Chá) — large-leaf line from Fu...
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