Taihu Cuizhu Tea
Taihu Cuizhu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Flat bamboo leaves
Liquor Color
Emerald green and glossy
Fragrance
Noble and lasting
Taste
Fresh and mellow aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Light green and even
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Learn More about Taihu Cuizhu Tea
Taihu Cuizhu Tea Introduction
Taihu Cuizhu is a newly created famous tea, first created in 1986, and obtained the national geographical indication certification trademark in 2011. When brewed in a cup, the tender green tea buds slowly stretch out, shaped like bamboo leaves, standing tall and graceful, like mountains and bamboo forests, hence the name.
Taihu Cuizhu Tea Origin
Doushan District, Xibei Town, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
Taihu Cuizhu Tea Production Process
The tea picking process starts from Qingming Festival and ends at Shuangjiang Festival. There are three seasons: spring tea, summer tea and autumn tea. The tea is picked with a single bud or one bud and one leaf. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are spread, withered, shaped, dried and scented.
Taihu Cuizhu Tea Purchase Guide
The dry tea with a thick and long body and most of it turning yellow is of inferior quality; the tea with a single bud, bright color and neat buds is of good quality; the tea with a grassy smell after brewing is of low quality.
Taihu Cuizhu Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea is flat like bamboo leaves, with a emerald green and glossy color. After brewing, the internal aroma is pure and long-lasting, the soup is bright yellow-green, the taste is fresh and sweet, and the leaves are tender green and even.
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