What ILu’an Gua Pian Is
Lu’an Gua Pian 2025 Rain-Before Tea – harvested from high-altitude, premium tea gardens in the Dabie Mountains. This is handcrafted green tea, made using traditional techniques from carefully selected early-spring leaves before the Grain Rain (谷雨) season.
- Origin: Qingyan Bieshan, Lu’an, Anhui Province, China
- Brand: Qiwu Leaf Tea (金寨县齐雾叶茶厂)
- Packaging: 2 canisters, 200g total (100g each)
- Tea Type: Lu’an Gua Pian, Handcrafted Green Tea
- Flavor Profile: Mellow, rich, sweet, refreshing
- Ingredients: 100% fresh tea leaves, no additives
- Shelf Life: 540 days (stored in low-temperature, sealed, dry, and dark conditions)
- Harvest: Rain-Before (谷雨前), April 5–8, 2025
Why Use It
- Handcrafted Excellence: Traditional processing with multiple hand-firing steps ensures aroma, flavor, and leaf integrity.
- Premium Quality: Harvested from tender early-spring leaves in high-altitude Dabie Mountains, offering optimal freshness and nutrients.
- Flavor Profile: Rich, mellow, naturally sweet, with a clean and refreshing aroma.
- High Value: Excellent balance of taste, aroma, and price. Perfect for tea enthusiasts or as a thoughtful gift.
- Authenticity: Direct from tea farmers, crafted with over a week of careful processing, including leaf selection, pan-firing, and multi-stage charcoal baking.
Tea Characteristics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dry Tea Appearance | Flat, large leaves with uniform size, hand-crafted, fresh and vibrant green |
| Tea Liquor | Clear bright green color, mellow and rich with lasting sweetness |
| Leaf Base | Fresh, tender, and durable for multiple infusions |
| Aroma | Naturally sweet and refreshing, classic early-spring green tea fragrance |
| Origin | Dabie Mountains, Anhui, high-altitude tea gardens |
How to Brew
Recommended Tea-to-Water Ratio: 3g dry tea : 150ml water
Water Temperature: 85–95°C (185–203°F)
Traditional Infusion Method (Glass Cup or Gaiwan):
- Add Tea: Place 3–5g tea per 150ml water.
- Rinse: Pour hot water to rinse leaves (~5 seconds), then discard water.
- Steep: Add hot water again, steep 30–60 seconds for first infusion.
- Serve: Pour tea into cup. Repeat multiple infusions, gradually increasing steeping time.
Notes: The tea’s full flavor develops over several infusions. Handcrafted Lu’an Gua Pian is naturally tender and should not be over-brewed to preserve aroma and sweetness.
Q&A
Q: What makes 2025 Rain-Before Lu’an Gua Pian special?
A: Handcrafted from tender early-spring leaves, processed with traditional multi-step pan-firing and charcoal baking. Offers a rich, mellow, and naturally sweet flavor.
Q: Is this tea suitable for gifting?
A: Yes, the elegant 200g canister set is perfect for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift.
Q: How should I store this tea?
A: Keep in a low-temperature, sealed, dry, and dark environment. Refrigerator freezer storage is recommended for long-term freshness.
Q: How do I choose between Rain-Before and earlier or later spring teas?
A: Early spring (Pre-Qingming) teas are tender and fresh but expensive; Rain-Before teas like this offer optimal freshness, richer flavor, and high value. Later spring teas are less tender and less aromatic.
Return & Refund Policy
- All teas are authentic, high-quality hand-crafted Lu’an Gua Pian from Anhui.
- Damaged or incorrect products may be refunded or replaced within 7 days.
- Pre-sale or seasonal teas: returns only if defective.
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