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Nannuo Baihao Tea Introduction
Nannuo Pekoe is named after it is produced in Nannuo Mountain in Menghai County, where the world’s “Tea Tree King” is located. Nannuo Pekoe was created in 1981. It is collected from large-leaf species in Yunnan. The tea sticks are tight, strong, even and densely covered with pekoe. Rich in tea polyphenols, caffeine and other ingredients, it has been rated as a national famous tea for two consecutive years.
Nannuo Baihao Tea Origin
Nannuo Mountain in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Nannuo Baihao Tea Production Process
Generally, only spring tea is picked, which is mined in early March. The standard for picking is fresh leaves with one bud and two leaves. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through four processes of spreading, fixing, rolling and drying.
Nannuo Baihao Tea Purchase Guide
Nannuo pekoe, which is specially made from Nannuo Mountain with tender buds and leaves, soft leaves and dense velvet, is the top grade.
Nannuo Baihao Tea Quality Identification
From the appearance, Nannuo Pekoe has tightly knotted cords, front seedlings, and white pekoe. The dry tea color is green or brown. After brewing, the inner substance has a fragrant and pure aroma, and the soup color is bright yellow-green or bright yellow-green.
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