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This tea is produced exclusively from the earliest spring harvest, known as the pre-Qingming crop, which is picked before the Qingming Festival in early April. The leaves are plucked during a narrow window of 7 to 10 days when the tea plants emerge from winter dormancy. These tender buds and young leaves have accumulated high concentrations of amino acids and low levels of polyphenols due to the cool spring temperatures and reduced sunlight. The processing is deliberately minimal to preserve the natural delicacy of the leaf. The result is a green tea with a distinctly fresh, sweet character that cannot be replicated in later harvests. Production volume is limited by the short harvest period, making each batch a seasonal offering.
Core Advantages
- Pre-Qingming harvest ensures the highest concentration of amino acids and lowest polyphenol content of the year.
- Limited production window guarantees exclusivity and seasonal freshness.
- Hand-plucked at dawn when the leaves are still covered in morning dew, preserving maximum moisture and flavor precursors.
- Minimal processing intervention retains the natural sweetness and vegetal complexity.
- Distinctive flavor profile that changes from year to year based on spring weather conditions.
- Each batch is individually dated and tracked from garden to packaging.
Product Characteristics
- Leaf appearance: Tiny, uniform buds with one or two adjacent leaves, pale green with silver-white fuzz.
- Dry aroma: Fresh, sweet, with notes of morning grass and light floral undertones.
- Liquor color: Extremely pale, almost colorless with a slight greenish tint.
- Infusion aroma: Delicate, fresh, with a pronounced sweet pea character.
- Taste profile: Very smooth, sweet entry, umami-rich, with minimal astringency.
- Body: Light and ethereal, yet flavorful.
- Aftertaste: Long-lasting sweetness that lingers for over 60 seconds.
- Steeping resilience: Maintains character through 3 to 4 infusions.
Flavor Profile
Application Scenarios
- Seasonal specialty tasting: Appreciated by tea connoisseurs who seek the unique character of the first spring flush.
- Gift giving: The limited production and early harvest date make it a prestigious gift item.
- High-end tea services: Offered in luxury hotels and specialty tea houses during the spring season.
- Meditation and mindfulness: The delicate flavor encourages slow, focused drinking.
- Educational sessions: Used to demonstrate the impact of harvest timing on tea flavor.
Brewing Guidelines
- Water temperature: 75 to 80 degrees Celsius
- Leaf to water ratio: 3 grams per 150 milliliters
- First steep: 1.5 to 2 minutes
- Second steep: 2 minutes
- Third steep: 2.5 minutes
- Recommended vessel: Glass gaiwan or thin porcelain cup
Harvest and Processing Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions
| Tea is very light and seems weak | This is characteristic of early spring harvest. The lightness is a feature, not a defect. Use slightly more leaves (4 grams per 150ml) or extend steeping time by 30 seconds if a stronger flavor is desired. |
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| Price is higher than other green teas | The short harvest window, hand-plucking, and low yield per plant make this tea more labor-intensive and scarce. The flavor quality justifies the premium. |
| How to verify harvest date | Each package contains a lot number and harvest date. You can verify these details through our website or customer service. |
| Tea loses flavor quickly | Early spring tea has a shorter optimal shelf life due to its delicate compounds. Consume within 12 months of production. After opening, use within 2 months. |
| Can this tea be aged | This tea is not suitable for aging. It is intended for consumption in the year of harvest to appreciate its fresh character. |
Storage recommendation: This tea requires careful storage to preserve its delicate flavor. Keep in an airtight, opaque container at 15 degrees Celsius with relative humidity below 55 percent. Avoid any exposure to light or strong odors. For long-term storage, refrigeration at 4 degrees Celsius is acceptable, but the container must be tightly sealed. Allow the tea to come to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation from affecting the leaves.
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