Meijiang Cuipian Tea
Meijiang Cuipian Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Flat and smooth, shaped like a sunflower seed
Liquor Color
Yellow-green oily
Fragrance
Fresh fragrance
Taste
Rich and refreshing, with a lasting aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Bright green, uniform and complete
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Meijiang Cuipian Tea Introduction
Meijiang Cuipian, also known as Meijiang tea, was created in the 1940s. The appearance is slightly similar to Shifeng Longjing, but the aroma and taste of the inner substance are unique. The rich amino acids are the material basis for its long-lasting tender fragrance.
Meijiang Cuipian Tea Origin
Meitan Tea Farm, Meitan County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province
Meijiang Cuipian Tea Production Process
5 to 7 days before and after Qingming Festival, pick the complete young buds and leaves of Meitan Moss Tea group varieties with one bud and one leaf. The lengths of special, first-class and second-class buds and leaves are 1.5 cm, 2 cm and 2.5 cm respectively. The production process includes spreading, finishing and sorting, spreading the greens, second frying and shaping, then spreading the greens, third frying, and selecting the greens.
Meijiang Cuipian Tea Purchase Guide
“Sipinjun Brand” and the “Sanpinqing” series produced by Meitan Laocunchang Tea Co., Ltd. are of better quality.
Meijiang Cuipian Tea Quality Identification
From the appearance point of view, dry tea is flat and smooth, resembling a sunflower seed, with few visible traces, and yellow-green and oily color. After brewing, the internal aroma is fragrant and pleasant to the nose, and the soup color is clear and bright.
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