Xiangbolv Tea
Xiangbolv Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight bend
Liquor Color
Green Emerald
Fragrance
High-quality fresh
Taste
Rich and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Bright yellow-green
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Xiangbolv Tea Introduction
Xiangbo Green is a newly created famous tea produced in the Experimental Tea Factory of Hunan Tea Research Institute. This tea was developed by Hunan Tea Research Institute in 1961 to adapt to the market after the successful development of Gaoqiao Yinfeng famous tea in 1959. This tea has been rated as a provincial famous tea many times since 1981.
Xiangbolv Tea Origin
Linxiang City, Yueyang City, Hunan Province
Xiangbolv Tea Production Process
The fresh leaves with one bud and two leaves just unfolding are picked around the Qingming Festival. The leaves with insect damage and purple and red buds are not picked. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are processed through more than ten processes including killing green, cooling, initial kneading, initial drying, re-kneading, re-drying, striping, lifting, cooling and baking.
Xiangbolv Tea Purchase Guide
Common ones include “Tongzhen Brand” Xiangbo Green, etc., which can be used as a reference when purchasing.
Xiangbolv Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, Xiangbo Green Tea is tight and curved, with visible white hairs. The color of the dry tea is emerald green or dark green. After brewing, the aroma is rich, pleasant and refreshing, and the soup is clear and bright.
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