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Description
The method of manufacture of this tea is quite interesting. The first and second leaf of new shoots are painstakingly plucked during the end of March and the first two weeks of April, (the bud is used to make special needle teas). These leaves are allowed to wither every so slightly steamed, and then hand rolled (lengthwise, where a few of the leaf cells are broken allowing some of the green tea flavor to develop). Following the rolling, the best leaves are selected and curled around a "beauty stick," pressed flat and then dried in a special oven to lock-in the flavor and preserve the unique shape. Note that the bottom of the new leaf is covered with a "new down." This signifies new, fresh and pure, characteristics that were held in high regard by those striving for ultimate beauty. There are only two villages in the Mount Meng region which make these teas. These two villages are the holders of the beauty sticks, sticks that the favorite consort of a 13th century Emperor blessed with her beauty.
Green tea, above all others has a very delicate flavor which is easily marred by the impurities in the water used for brewing it. In the Tang and Ching dynasties water filters were not available and teas were often as expensive as gold. In those days the wealthy tea drinker would bring water from afar (sometimes up to 1000 miles away). Lu Yu, the Tea God, declared, "Mountain spring water is best, river water is next best, well water is the poorest."
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: When preparing by the cup, this tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180 degrees farenheit or about 80 degrees celsius. Take about 5-7 rings and let them steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment. Do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low, add more water, and so on and so on, until the flavor of the tea is exhausted. Look at the pattern of the leaves in the brew, they foretell life.
Label Information
Shipping Port: Shanghai
Manufacture Type: Steamed green tea and handmade tea ringlets
Cup Characteristics: Hint of toastiness. Almost a pleasant jammy-like character
Infusion: Tending yellow pale fullness
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
