Origin : Tai Mu Mountain, Fu Ding County, Fu Jian Province
Harvesting area : Tai Mu Mountain
Harvesting : Spring 2012 (Ming Qian)
Plantation altitude : ~600 meters above sea level
Tea varietals : Bai Cha
Grade : AAA
Brewing tips : When you brew Chinese green tea in a gaiwan, always leave a little bit of tea in the gaiwan between each infusion and do not put on the lid when brewing the tea.
Storage recommendation : Keep in a cold and dark place. Sealed well the bag and store in freezer for longer storage. Prior brewing the tea leaves, put the needed leaves on the side at room temperature.
Yixing teapot pairing : Well seasoned Duan ni
Tai Mu Lu Xue Ya tea is one of the 3 most famous teas from Fu Jian province. Min Nan (southern Fu Jian) produce Tie Guan Yin, Min Bei (nothern Fu Jian) produce Wu Yi Yan Cha. And, Min Dong (estern Fu Jian) produce Lu Xue Ya. Dated back to te Song Dynasty, famous poet Su Dong Po had already tasted Lu Xue Ya and from then got addicted to tea. Lu Xue Ya grown on the misty Ti Mu Mountain surrounded by trees and steams. The outstanding environment brings up splendid tea. This unique green tea has a lovely appearance. The slim and green tea liquor is bright and christal clear with a beautiful pale abricot color. The green tea in a gaiwan, always leave a little bit of tea in the gaiwan between each infusion. This is call “the root” and will allow you to get the best of the green tea.
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