Jinshan Shiyu Tea
Jinshan Shiyu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight and curly, with front seedlings
Liquor Color
Emerald green and glossy
Fragrance
Long lasting floral fragrance
Taste
Rich and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Light green and golden,
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Jinshan Shiyu Tea Introduction
Jinshan Shiyu was originally named Jinshan Mingwu. It was created during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and production resumed in 1978. It is a special grade of stir-fried green tea and is named for its shape which resembles a precious eyebrow and is as thin as raindrops.
Jinshan Shiyu Tea Origin
Jinshan area, Shangzhuang Town, Jixi County, Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
Jinshan Shiyu Tea Production Process
The fresh leaves with one bud and two leaves just beginning to unfold are picked around the time of Grain Rain, commonly known as “Yingzuijia”. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are withered, rolled, and fried to dry. The tea making process is similar to that of fried green tea.
Jinshan Shiyu Tea Purchase Guide
Jinshan Shiyu finished tea is divided into grades one to three. In 2010, Jinshan Shiyu tea was awarded the “China Agricultural Product Geographical Indication Product” by the Ministry of Agriculture. Only Jinshan Shiyu tea produced in towns and villages covered by the geographical indication certification area is authentic.
Jinshan Shiyu Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea leaves are curled and have visible hairs, and are emerald green or dark green in color. After brewing, the internal aroma is long-lasting and floral, the soup is yellow-green, clear and bright, and the bottom of the leaves are golden.
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