Shucheng Lanhua Tea
Shucheng Lanhua Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Buds and leaves connected like orchids
Liquor Color
Emerald green and smooth, with hair peaks showing
Fragrance
Orchid fragrance, fresh and lasting
Taste
Rich and sweet aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Even, tender green flowers
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Shucheng Lanhua Tea Introduction
Shucheng Orchid Tea is a famous historical tea, created in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It is named for its quality characteristics of “buds and leaves connected like a whole orchid, and elegant orchid fragrance”. In 2010, “Wanfoshan Brand” Shucheng Small Orchid Tea won the first prize in the first “National Drink Cup” national tea evaluation.
Shucheng Lanhua Tea Origin
Shucheng County and Huoshan County of Lu’an City, Anhui Province; Tongcheng City and Yuexi County of Anqing City; Lujiang County of Hefei City
Shucheng Lanhua Tea Production Process
It is harvested before the Grain Rain. One bud, two leaves or three leaves are picked to make small orchid tea, and one bud, three leaves or four leaves are picked to make large orchid tea. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through processes such as withering and drying.
Shucheng Lanhua Tea Purchase Guide
The products produced in Xiaotian Baisangyuan in Shucheng are the most famous and of top quality; the Shucheng orchid tea produced in Gouerkou and Guoshu areas at the junction of Shucheng and Lujiang is also well-known.
Shucheng Lanhua Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea buds and leaves are connected like orchids, with a emerald green color, smooth and visible hairs. After brewing, they are like blooming orchids, with a particularly strong orchid fragrance. The bottom of the leaves are in the shape of flowers, and are light yellow-green in color.
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