Product Overview
Gu Zhang is a county in the western part of Hunan Province, China. The area around the Wuling Mountains is ideal for making tea because of the consistent cloud cover. Gu Zhang green tea has a long, rich history in this part of Hunan. This tea is a regional specialty from the Wuling Mountain area of Hunan with a history of more than 2,000 years.
This certified organic tea comes to us from Guzhang County in Hunan, China. It is grown at high altitudes and in an environment where the soil conditions, temperatures and rainfall combine to create a prized tea. It’s a type of Mao Jian tea, sometimes called Hairy Tips or Jade Tips. This tea is harvested in early spring, before the rains, when the leaves are most tender, young and fresh.
This leaf has a dusty grey/green coloration, the classic color of many western China green teas. This color is determined by the varietal of tea plant that it is harvested from, in combination with the strong sunlight that is present early in the season in this part of China. The dry leaves are dark green and silvery and change to bright fresh green when steeped to give a bright, fresh, aromatic green tea! The potent, vegetal aroma translates seamlessly into a fresh, textured cup.
Brewing Guide:
1. Prepare 3 g of tea leaves for 150ml of water.â_?br />2. Place the tea leaves into a warmed glass.
3. Let the boiled water to cool down to 80-85Ë_C. Green tea leaves prefer a slightly cooler temperature as compared to black or oolong tea
4. Gently pour water onto the leaves. The quantity of water should be 1/3 of glass (about 50 ml), or merely enough to cover all the leaves. â_?br />5. After one minute, pour in another 100 ml of water. When pouring the water.Brew for 2 minutes and serve.
6. If the taste is too strong, add hot water to the glass.
