Earliest Green Tea of the Year - Frosty Spring Yunnan Roast Green

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79 / 100

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Green Tea
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Typical Preparation
Use 8 oz / 236 ml of water
Set water temperature to 185 °F / 85 °C
Use 4 g of tea
Steep for 2 min, 30 sec
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18 Tasting Notes View all

“I’ve tried this one before and thought I would revisit it. Roasted Green Tea and Veggies from my previous experience still apply but I’m enjoying it much more than a 73 as I rated it before so I’m...” Read full tasting note
“ok making my last 2.2g at work 12 ounces hot spigot water tempered with a bit of cold fountain water (aiming on 170) 5 min steep tea smell: vegetal, refreshing (springy?) sweet tea taste: vegetal,...” Read full tasting note
“I bought this some time ago but am just getting around to trying it now! I don’t know what took me so long to actually try it – it is SO GOOD. The sip starts with a nutty taste, and finishes with...” Read full tasting note
“I was one of those fortunate to get a free sample of this through Ginkgo’s generosity. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t have a great deal of green tea experience which is one of the reasons I...” Read full tasting note

Description

Yunnan is where human beings first ever discovered tea and made tea. The subtropical region of Yunnan has a winter warm enough for tea trees to grow, but cold enough to slow down the growing process with frequent frost. After a whole winter of bright sunshine and frosty nights, the spring tea leaves are extremely fresh and flavorful.

Brewing method:
2a. Chinese Green Tea (except for all-bud varieties)

Vessel: mug, gaiwan, or whatever cup of proper size Water temperature: newly boiled water (around 95 °C or 203 °F) Amount of Leaves: let dry loose leaves cover the mug/cup bottom, but don’t pile up Time: when most leaves sink to the bottom, it’s good to drink Re-steep: when there is 1/3 liquor left in the vessel, add hot water to re-steep. Most Chinese green teas can be infused for at least 3 times. When using a teapot, leave the lid OFF and steep for 1 minute for each of the first 2 infusions.

2b. Chinese early spring Green Tea with mostly leaf buds

Method (1):

Vessel: mug or whatever cup of proper size Water temperature: boiled water that has sat aside for 2-5 minutes (around 90 °C or 194 °F) Amount of Leaves: (same as “2a”) let dry loose leaves cover the mug/cup bottom, but don’t pile up Time: (same as “2a”) when most leaves sink to the bottom, it’s good to drink Re-steep: (same as “2a”) when there is 1/3 liquor left in the vessel, add hot water to re-steep. Most Chinese green teas can be infused for at least 3 times.

Method (2):

Vessel: Gaiwan Water temperature: boiled water that has sat aside for 5-10 minutes (around 80-85 °C or 180 °F) Amount of leaves: (same as “2a”) let dry loose leaves cover the mug/cup bottom, but don’t pile up Time: wait for 1-2 minutes, with the Gaiwan lid OFF. Then use the gaiwan lid to gently wave away any floating leaves, and meantime start drinking SLOWLY. Re-steep: same as “2a”

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