originFujian Province, China

craft drum roasted

flavor notes vegetal, robust, bright

origin Fujian Province, China

craft drum roasted

flavor notes vegetal, robust, bright

Crafted in Fujian Province from a late April harvest, this Spring crop has a lightly savory and vegetal taste.

Each leaf is hand-picked, then roasted with a drum roaster a more traditional method of green tea crafting that predates the pan firing methods commonly used today. The dry leaves are dark green, each wiry twisted strand only about 2 centimeters long. The aroma is slightly floral with an underlying note of roasted macadamia. In water, those strands unwind and turn a creamy green, revealing tender leaves and buds. The infused tea is surprisingly bright, with a hint of butter and grass.

As the least oxidized tea style, green tea offers the highest potency of antioxidants, caffeine, theanine, and more. While this high concentration makes green tea very healthy, it also means this style can be more sensitive to your brewing method. We recommend a lower brewing ratio and cooler temperature to produce a smooth and refreshing brew with minimal bitterness or astringency.

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