Emeishan Erui Tea
Emeishan Erui Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight, fine and evenly curled, densely covered with fine hair
Liquor Color
Light green or dark green, fresh and smooth
Fragrance
Fresh and fragrant
Taste
Rich and sweet
Brewed Tea Leaves
Bright green
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Emeishan Erui Tea Introduction
Mount Emei Erui is a newly created famous tea, created in 1959. In 1990, “Erui” was officially approved as a trademark by the State Trademark Office and is now exclusively owned by Sichuan Mount Emei Zhuyeqing Tea Factory. Since 1983, it has been rated as a high-quality famous tea by the Provincial Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department for three consecutive years.
Emeishan Erui Tea Origin
Jingshan Temple, Heishui Temple, Puxing and Fuwen areas of Mount Emei, Emeishan City, Leshan City, Sichuan Province
Emeishan Erui Tea Production Process
Generally, it is harvested in early March (the Fuding varieties can be harvested in mid- to late February), and the harvesting standard is fresh leaves with a single bud or one bud and one leaf. After harvesting, it is processed through processes such as spreading, killing, shaping, and drying.
Emeishan Erui Tea Purchase Guide
Generally, the spring tea harvested before the Qingming Festival every year is high-end tea, while the quality of summer and autumn tea is slightly lower.
Emeishan Erui Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea leaves are tight, thin and curled, tender and fine, shaped like flower stamens, with a light green or dark green color. After brewing, the internal quality has a fragrant aroma and the soup is bright yellow-green.
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