Emei Zhuyeqing
Aroma: Crisp
Taste: Rich
Shape: Resembles bamboo leaves
Leaf color: Tender green
Soup color: Yellow-green and bright
About Emei Zhuyeqing tea
Emei Zhuyeqing originally for Emei Mountain Wannian Temple monks homemade hospitality tea, in 1964 by the process of improving, become the creation of new tea. Marshal Chen Yi liked to drink this tea, and felt that the shape is like bamboo leaves, verdant and fresh, so he named it "Zhu ye qing".
Nowadays, the brand of Zhuyeqing belongs to one company, and the products are divided into three series according to the different altitude of tea buds and screening standards: Taste (tea garden altitude 600~1200m), Careful (tea garden altitude 800~1200m), and On Dao (tea garden altitude 1200~1500m). On the way level 500 grams of tea leaves have to be screened 500,000 buds, and the price of the finished tea is high.
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How to brew
It can be brewed in a thin bowl or glass with water temperature of 80~85℃, with a medium pitching method or down pitching legal point. Emei Zhuyeqing is a green tea variety with a slightly heavy bitter bottom and strong taste, so the sweetness is obvious and lasting, and the taste is fresh and strong.
- Water temperature: 80~85℃
- Brewing method: Top or down pitching method
- Cupware: Thin lidded bowl or glass cup
Tea growing areas
Emei Zhuyeqing tea originates from the area of Emei Mountain in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China.
