Yunnan Phoenix Green (2022 Spring)

Lochan Tea

Type: Green Tea
Origin: Nanjian County, Dali, Yunnan Province, China
Cultivar: Yunnan Xiao Ye Zhong (lit. Small Leaf Varietal)
Elevation: 1600m
Steeping instructions: Gongfu style: 1g : 40ml, 85-100˚C/185-212˚F, 10s + 5s per infusion Highball glass: 1g : 80ml, 85-100˚C/185-212˚F

Description: Yunnan province is famous for producing puerh and black teas, yet its high-quality green teas are hard to find. This is a high-mountain green tea produced in Nanjian county made by tea farmers for their own consumption rather than for sale. The tea trees grow organically and are around 120-150 years old. They were harvested on April 1, 2022, and the picking grade is one bud and two leaves. The processing technique is to pan-fry, roll, and then sun-dry.

Shipped in April 2022

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JennAwhitecloud

3y ago

After so many dark teas these months, for some reason this Phoenix green was the perfect compliment to curling up on the couch in this thunder and lightening rain storm…and a great Cdrama! 😃