Gulao Tea
Gulao Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight and heavy, like a round hook
Liquor Color
Dark green with brown tint
Fragrance
Unique high fire incense
Taste
Mellow and sweet aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Soft and complete
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Learn More about Gulao Tea
Gulao Tea Introduction
Gulao tea is a famous historical tea, which has been planted since the Song Dynasty. Because the planting area was in the ancient capital at that time, it was called Gulao tea.
Gulao Tea Origin
Lishui and Chashan districts of Gulao Town, Heshan City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province
Gulao Tea Production Process
Cuiyan Green is picked before the “Spring Festival” (the first day of the second lunar month) when one bud and one leaf are just beginning to unfold; Longya Tea is picked at the same time, but the buds and leaves are less tender; Xuegu Tea is picked when the autumn and winter are “cold”; Bailu Tea is picked around Bailu; the tea picked in other months is collectively called Yinzhen. The fresh leaves are made through the processes of withering, rolling, initial frying, striping, and cooling.
Gulao Tea Purchase Guide
Gulao tea includes Cuiyan (also known as Sheqian), Longya, Xuegu, Bailu, Yinzhen and other varieties. The best is Cuiyan produced in Shiyantou, Lishui.
Gulao Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, Gulao tea is compact and heavy, shaped like a round hook. The color of the dry tea is dark green with a hint of brown. After brewing, the aroma of the tea has a unique high-fire or sugar aroma, and the soup is bright apricot yellow.
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