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Yánpíng gòngchá

延平贡茶

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Tea type
Oolong Tea

SKU · YANPING-GONGCHA-CN

SKU · YANPING-GONGCHA-CN
How to brew

01 / Sensations

Taste profile

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Intensity, balance and flavor notes

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02 / Practice

Brewing

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Brewing

Western brewing

Water temperature
95 - 100 °C
Tea amount
5–7 g per gaiwan of 100–110 ml.
Teaware
A gaiwan or a Yixing teapot.

Taste

Taste profile

Dry Leaf Appearance
No descriptions found in the sources consulted.
Dry Leaf Aroma
No descriptions found in the sources consulted.
Liquor Aroma
High and lasting (高香持久).
Liquor Color
No descriptions found in the sources consulted.
Spent Leaves
No descriptions found in the sources consulted.
Taste
Rich and mellow, sweet, withstands many infusions (滋味醇厚、甘甜耐泡).

03 / Origin passport

Origin and production

Tea type
Oolong
Geographical Indication Status
Yes
Climate
According to the reference work — a mild and humid mid-subtropical monsoon climate: early spring and late autumn, a long summer and a short winter, a pronounced rainy season, frequent fogs and calm weather, a noticeable difference by altitude.
Soil
No data found in the sources consulted.

04 / Tea care

Keep it fresh

Storage
StorageClass practice. In tight packaging, in a dry, cool, dark place, away from odors.

Details

Details

Cultural Significance
The district is building a public brand on this name: according to the reference work, twelve local firms pack tea under the double label “延平贡茶 + own brand”, and a “tea king contest” and a festival opening the harvest with the ritual of “calling the mountain” are held.
History
Below is information from the reference work with references to old texts; I have not checked the primary sources.
Health
Health PropertiesThere are no verified data on the effects of this particular tea.

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