2024 Qi Hao Green
Simply put...
This speciality green tea translates as Qi meaning curl and Hao meaning FOP [flowery orange pekoe]. The cup embodies the fresh, clean and precise approach that Mr Lang takes with his high mountain teas - delicious
Tea Maker : Mr Lang Qi [the owner of the farm] guided by Master Lang Li Fang, an old tea maker of the Lang family - you can read more about Michelles visit to this farm here
Origin / Garden name and location : ShanLi Renjia Farm [meaning farm among the deep mountains] DongKeng village, Linan, zhejiang, China
Size of garden : 50 Mu(abt 3.5ha)
Harvest Time : Only every spring, starting around April 4 until April 30th.
Cultivar : Jiou Kang Qing Ti Zhong [meaning it originated from Jiou Kang moutain/valliage, which is the most widely planted tea cultivar in zhejiang province]
Plucking standard : Hand plucking. One bud with one or two small leaves
Processing : By hand and machine, mixed processing
Experience : Fragrant, fresh, clean & uplifting
How to make Qi Hao Green
Amount of tea per serving (200 ml): 2g (half tea caddy spoon / 1 teaspoon)
Temperature of water: 80℃ / 176℉ (boil kettle, cool for 2 minutes)
Infusion time: 1 - 1.5 minutes as desired
Number of infusions: 3
How to enjoy: No milk, no sugar