Premium Taiping Houkui Green Tea 60g

$32.99 USD

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This premium Taiping Houkui Green Tea is one of China’s most visually distinctive green teas, known for its long, flat jade-green leaves. Despite its bold leaf shape, it brews into a gentle, smooth cup with a light body, natural sweetness, and almost no bitterness.

When brewed in a tall glass, the large leaves slowly unfurl and stand upright in the water, creating a beautiful visual experience. With a delicate orchid-like aroma, clean taste, and crisp refreshing finish, Taiping Houkui is an elegant choice for tea drinkers who enjoy soft, graceful Chinese green teas.

Aroma: Delicate Orchid Bloom

Taste: Naturally Sweet, Smooth, and Elegant—An Easy-Drinking "Sweet Spring Water"

Harvest Date: May 2026

Grade: 1 bud with 2 leaves

Cultivar: Shida Cha Quntizhong

Origin: Qiaoshan Village, Xinming Township, Huangshan, Anhui Province

1. Glass Cup / Mug

  • Ratio: 4g tea / 200mL water
  • Temp: 80–85°C (176–185°F)
  • Time: Steep for 1–2 minutes
  • Infusions: Up to 3 times

Tip: Leave 1/3 of the liquid in the glass before refilling to maintain its sweet flavor.

2. Gaiwan Brewing

  • Water temperature: 80–85°C (176–185°F)
  • Tea-to-water ratio: 2g per 100mL
  • Steeping time: 15–20 seconds
  • Infusions: Up to 5–7

Keep the gaiwan lid open between infusions for a fresher aroma.

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