Lu An Gua Pian

Melon Seeds from Lu An
Product code: CSTV-26

This green tea from Anhui is one of China’s ten most famous teas. Its reputation comes from a very specific plucking, where only mature leaves are taken from the trees and the buds left in place.

Heated in steel woks and flattened with bamboo brushes, the leaves take on a bluish tint that really highlights this great style.

Corn, asparagus, kale… this tea is dominated by vegetable aromas. The absence of buds in the mix gives a thick body bitter at first, but quickly overtaken by sweet notes of grains and roasted nuts.

Definitely worthy of its Grand Cru status.

Gaiwan technique
balance Quantity / 150ml of water
2
thermometer Temperature of infusion
85
lined-clock Infusion length 1
20 -35 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 2
15 - 30 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 3
30 - 45 sec
Teapot method
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
1.5
thermometer Temperature of infusion
85
lined-clock Infusion length
4 - 5 min
Concentration in caffeine 60 MgConcentration in mg / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
60 Mg
60 Mg
Concentration of antioxidants 2500 μmolConcentration in μmol / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
2500 μmol
2500 μmol
Flavour wheel Identify the principal aromatic notes of a tea
Floral Fruity Woody Earthy Spice Vegetal
Similar Aromatic Profiles
* 250ml loose teas, 100ml for Matchas

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