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Green Tea

Zhú Yè Qīng竹叶青

zhú yè qīng

Origin
China, Sìchuān Province (四川, Sìchuān), Leshan Prefecture-level City (...
Tea type
Green Tea
Caffeine Level
Medium
Water Temperature
75.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Emerald Sichuan tea from Mount Emei with notes of chestnut and orchid — purity and freshness in every cup.

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Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
75.000000 - 85.000000
Tea Amount
3–5 g per 150–200 ml water.
Teaware
Transparent glassware is preferable—a tall glass cup or glass flask. This allows observing the "dance" of tea leaves—one of the visual attractions of Zhu Ye Qing: buds...
Water Temperature
75.000000
Brewing Notes
Zhu Ye Qing does not require a rinse—tender buds release aroma from the first seconds of water contact, and pouring out the first brewing would be wasteful.
Water Temperature Detail
75–85 °C. For highest grades (Lundao, Jingxin) 75–80 °C is recommended; for standard grades—up to 85 °C. Boiling water is contraindicated—it "scalds" te...
Origin
Tea Type
Green
Origin Country
CN
Province
Sichuan
Category
Famous Teas of China. Although Zhu Ye Qing is not included in the classical list of "Ten Famous Teas" (十大名茶, shí dà míng chá) compiled during the i...
Coordinates
Approximately 29°33′ N, 103°20′ E.
Origin
China, Sìchuān Province (四川, Sìchuān), Leshan Prefecture-level City (乐山, Lèshān), Éméishān City (峨眉山市, Éméishān shì). Tea plantations are...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Flat, straight, smooth leaves with pointed ends, repeating the shape of young bamboo leaves. Color ranges from pale green to emerald, with light glossy sheen and fine white down...
Dry Leaf Aroma
Clean, fresh, with pronounced notes of young greenery and light chestnut undertone. In the highest grades, a delicate floral note reminiscent of orchid appears.
Liquor Aroma
Gentle, high, and clean. Fresh herbal and floral notes dominate with a soft chestnut background. The aroma is persistent, unfolding gradually, intensifying as the cup cools.
Liquor Color
Bright green or yellow-green, transparent, clean, with a light emerald tint. In the highest grades—distinctly "sparkling" and bright.
Spent Leaves
Tender, whole, resilient leaves and buds of bright green color. Uniform, well-opened, retaining shape.
Taste
Soft, refreshing, with pronounced freshness (鲜爽, xiān shuǎng). Body is light or medium-light, texture smooth and silky. Initially—clean green freshness, then a sweet undertone w...
Details
Oxidation
0.000000 - 0.000000
Leaf Shape
Flat
Processing
Chaoqing
Roast Level
None
Oxidation Maximum
0.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
0
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