2025 First Flush Hand-Roasted Taiping Houkui

An iconic green tea with dramatic looks and complex grace. Handpicked from heirloom Quntizhong cultivar in the misty mountains of Xinming County, this Taiping Houkui is crafted using traditional hand-pressing techniques, giving each leaf its iconic flat, orchid-like form.
Expect a fresh, vegetal sweetness with a sticky rice-like texture, accented by floral high notes and soft fruity undertones. The long, slow-roasted leaves yield a smooth and lingering umami, perfect for quiet spring mornings.

Appearance: Slender, coiled threads adorned with silvery pekoe.
Aroma: Intoxicating orchid and fruity notes (thanks to orchard-grown tea trees).
Taste: Smooth, sweet umami with a lingering floral aftertaste.
Liquor: Pale jade-green, crystal-clear.

suggested teaware: Use a tall glass or open vessel to appreciate the leaf shape.

Water temperature: 80–85°C
Tea-to-water ratio: 1g : 100ml

Steep gently and observe the upright dancing leaves (“Phoenix dancing in the water”).

First infusion: 1 minutes. Refill with hot water as needed. Could be brewed for 3-4 times

Production Process:

Carefully hand-picked early spring leaves: one bud with two tender leaves.

Brief withering under natural sunlight.

Hand-shaped and flattened between mesh cloth using a low-temperature pressing technique.

Finished with a meticulous hand-roast to maintain fragrance and preserve the unique form—long, flat, and orchid-like.

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