Taiping Houkui Green Tea
Taiping Houkui Green Tea, originating from China, is one of the world’s finest green teas. With long and uniform leaves, this tea is renowned for its delicate taste and unique aromatic profile. Winner of the “King of Tea” award in 2004, it offers an unparalleled sensory experience.
- type: green tea.
- format: long, flat leaves with selected buds.
- origin: Anhui Province, China.
- aroma: delicate, with vegetal and floral notes.
- taste: fresh and smooth, with a sweet and lingering aftertaste.
- processing: dried in bamboo pans to preserve its unique flavour.
Taiping Houkui Green Tea is one of China's finest green teas, originally from Anhui Province. This tea is celebrated for its long, flat leaves, carefully selected to ensure uniformity and superior quality.
Winner of the prestigious "King of Tea" award in 2004 , Taiping Houkui is recognized as one of the finest green teas in the world.
The production of Taiping Houkui is a unique process that sets it apart from other green teas. The leaves are dried in "bamboo pots" heated to different temperatures, a traditional method that allows them to dry gradually, preserving their organoleptic characteristics. When infused, the leaves seem to dance in the water, releasing a fresh aromatic bouquet and rich flavors that enchant the senses.
It grows spontaneously in natural environments where the climate and soil favor the development of its precious properties.
- Aroma: delicate, with vegetal and floral notes.
- Taste: fresh and soft, with a sweet and persistent aftertaste.
- Appearance of the leaves: long, flat and uniform, a symbol of high quality and craftsmanship.
- Processing: Gradual drying in bamboo pots to preserve the flavour and beneficial properties.
Oriental preparation (Gong Fu Cha):
- Dosage: 5 grams of leaves for a 150 ml Gaiwan.
- Water temperature: 80°C.
- Infusion time: 10-15 seconds for the first infusion, progressively increasing for subsequent infusions.
- Infusions: up to 4-6 infusions, maintaining freshness and flavor.
Western preparation:
- Dosage: 3 grams of leaves per 200 ml cup.
- Water temperature: 80°C.
- Infusion time: 2-3 minutes.
- Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, Taiping Houkui is a powerful ally for well-being.
- It supports metabolism , aids digestion and offers a moment of relaxation and freshness in every cup.
- Perfect for green tea lovers, it is a unique sensory experience that enchants with every infusion.
Taiping Houkui Green Tea
