Shangrao Baimei Tea
Shangrao Baimei Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Strong, tight and straight
Liquor Color
Green and white hair, like white eyebrows
Fragrance
noble
Taste
Fresh
Brewed Tea Leaves
Tender
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Shangrao Baimei Tea Introduction
Shangrao Baimei is a newly created famous tea, created in 1983. It is named “Baimei” because of its shape resembling the eyebrows of an old man of longevity and its full white hairs. In 1995, Shangrao Baimei was rated as a famous Chinese tea at the Second China Agricultural Expo in Beijing and won the gold medal.
Shangrao Baimei Tea Origin
Zunqiao Township, Shangrao County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province
Shangrao Baimei Tea Production Process
According to the three grades of Yinhao, Maojian and Cuifeng, the fresh leaves are picked at the stage of one bud and one leaf just beginning to unfold, one bud and one leaf just beginning to unfold, and one bud and two leaves just beginning to unfold. The picked fresh leaves are made through several processes such as withering, rubbing, and drying.
Shangrao Baimei Tea Purchase Guide
Shangrao Baimei generally has three grades: special grade, first grade and second grade. Common brands include “Yuyuan Brand” and so on.
Shangrao Baimei Tea Quality Identification
From the appearance, the dry tea leaves are strong, tight and straight, covered with white hairs like white eyebrows, and green in color. After brewing, the aroma is clear and noble, the soup is bright yellow-green, the taste is fresh and mellow, and the leaves are tender and even.
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