Zhu Ye Qing Superior 2026
This tea has just arrived and is exceptionally fresh. We’re still working on a photo and description, but we’ve made it available immediately for those who want to enjoy it at its peak. Full notes will follow soon; in the meantime, the video below provides a concise sensory profile of first-harvest green teas, including this lot.
- ORIGIN: Guolong temple, Kongping, ya'an, Sichuan, China
- MEANING: Bamboo leaf green (zhu ye qing)
- HARVEST TIME: 2 March 2026
- CULTIVAR: Zhong Cha Nr. 302
- TASTE: ???
IN THE TEAPOT
- Quantity: 6g / 500ml
- Water temperature: 80°C
- Infusion time: 4 min
GONGFU CHA METHOD
- Quantity: 3g / 150ml
- Water temperature: 80°C
- X infusions: ??? sec
For best results in gongfu cha, brew in a tall glass and fill with water before adding the leaves. Too high water temperature would burn the leaves, resulting in bitter taste.