CHINA GREEN TEA

Chun Mee or Precious Eyebrows
Chun Mee
This popular tea is known by its slender dried leaves. It originated from Jiangxi province but is also grown in Yunnan, Anhui, and Zhejiang today. Chun Mee is processed differently from other types of CHINA GREEN TEA. After careful picking, the leaves are dried in the sun and mechanically processed. They don't undergo the traditional fermentation process, however. Instead, the leaves are hand-pressed and passed through hot rollers. Chun Mee is a full-bodied tea with robust flavors and is particularly known for its anti-aging properties.

Gunpowder
The tea leaves are rolled into tight, pellet-like shapes, thus its name. Gunpowder tea originated from Zhejiang province and has a higher caffeine content than the average green tea. Its rugged, metallic undertones may be an acquired taste for some. Gunpowder tea is rich in catechins, which are natural antioxidants. They neutralize free radicals that contribute to degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis.

Long Jing or Dragonwell
Dragonwell Tea
This fragrant tea is redolent of citrus and hints of vegetal. It's primarily grown in Hangzhou and was considered the tea of emperors in ancient China. Long Jing favors mild climates with limited periods of sunshine. In such conditions, it retains its mellow, exquisite flavors. Longjing leaves are traditionally dried in blazing hot woks by experienced roasters. Today, Long Jing is one of the pricier green teas, but it continues to gain devotees because of its smooth, sensual flavors.

Huang Shan Mao Feng or Yellow Mountain Fur Peak
This tea is a modern Chinese favorite and grows in Anhui province, the home of the most exclusive varieties of green teas. Its robust, floral accents complement its signature sweetness. Huangshan Maofeng is oven-roasted, rather than pan-fired. This allows it to retain its primeval nature of "mountain and cloud." Huangshan Maofeng is particularly known for its rejuvenating and anti-inflammatory properties. NOTE: the Anhui province is where Young Hyson comes from also. Do you want to add Young Hyson in here as its own separate province?

Xin Yang Mao Jian
This elegant tea gained prominence during the Qing dynasty and is one of the most favored teas in China. It primarily grows in Xin Yang (Henan) and only the freshest buds and leaves are used in its making. Xin Yang Mao Jian has a pungent, savory fragrance suggestive of the greenest pines and grasses. Lu Yu extolled its virtues in his influential Cha Jing. The tea's refreshing aftertaste makes it a popular palate-cleansing choice after a rich meal.

Bi Luo Chun or Green Snail Spring
This exclusive tea joins its peers Long Jing and Huang Shan Mao Feng on China's Famous Teas list. It's primarily grown in the Dong Ting Mountains of Jiangsu province. Bi Luo Chun is only produced in the spring, its tender buds and barely-opened leaves processed on the same day they are picked. Its name comes from the tea's tight, spiral shape. Tea lovers cherish its delicate, fruity flavors, reminiscent of the first fruits of spring.

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