Laozhu Dafang Tea
Laozhu Dafang Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Flat, even, straight and smooth
Liquor Color
Dark green brown
Fragrance
Strong, slightly chestnut aroma
Taste
Rich and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
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Laozhu Dafang Tea Introduction
Tea leaves: flat and even, straight and smooth. Color: dark green and brown. Tea soup: bright apricot yellow. Aroma: strong, slightly chestnut aroma. Taste: rich and refreshing. Leaves: tender and even with yellow-green. Laozhu Dafang is a famous historical tea, created in the Ming Dynasty and included in the list of tribute teas in the Qing Dynasty. It is said that it was created by monk Dafang in Laozhuling, She County, so it is called “Laozhu Dafang”. In 1955, one of the varieties of Laozhu Dafang, “Dinggu Dafang”, was rated as one of the top ten famous teas in China, and in 1986 it was selected as “National Gift Tea”.
Laozhu Dafang Tea Origin
Laozhupu, Sanyangkeng, and Jinchuan Townships in She County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Laozhu Dafang Tea Production Process
Generally, old bamboo is picked from Grain Rain to Beginning of Summer, mainly with one bud and two leaves or one bud and three leaves. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are processed through five processes: withering, rolling, making blanks, flattening, and panning.
Laozhu Dafang Tea Purchase Guide
The best quality is the “Dinggu Dafang” produced in Laozhuling and Fuquanshan.
Laozhu Dafang Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea is flat and uniform, similar to Longjing, but thicker, with a dark green-brown color. After brewing, it has a strong aroma with a slight chestnut scent, and the soup is bright apricot yellow.
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