This tea is sourced from the Taiping Houkui tea garden in Huangshan, Anhui Province, China, located on the slopes of the famous Monkey Pit tea village. The tea garden is renowned for its traditional handcrafted production and high-quality tea leaves, grown using 100% natural methods without the use of chemical pesticides. The clean environment and mild climate provide the ideal conditions for the growth of this tea.
The Huangshan Taiping Houkui green tea has a refreshing flavor with natural herbal notes and subtle floral aromas. The tea is sweet, with a hint of nutty and creamy undertones, offering a refreshing experience.
The tea leaves are perfectly shaped, slender, and uniform, ranging from fresh green to moss green, with white buds. Each leaf is carefully selected and hand-processed.
Add 5-8 tea leaves per 100-300 milliliters of water (80°C water temperature). Steep for 1-2 minutes. This tea is suitable for multiple infusions, with each steeping offering a new layer of aroma.
In China, it is common to brew tea in a glass cup. Simply place 3-5 tea leaves into the glass cup and pour in 80°C water to enjoy the refreshing aroma and taste. This method also allows you to observe the unfolding of the tea leaves.
For storing Lion’s Peak Longjing, it is best to use a tall, thick-walled porcelain or glass container to protect the tea leaves. In China, people also prefer to brew the tea in tall glass cups for an elegant experience. Another option is using a Gaiwan (盖碗) for brewing, where the leaves can be gently broken and placed in the Gaiwan for infusion.
