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