Yunnan Yuzhen Tea
Yunnan Yuzhen Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The knot is tight and straight, like a needle
Liquor Color
Yellow and green, with prominent white hairs
Fragrance
Rich bean aroma, floral aroma, long-lasting aroma
Taste
Mellow and sweet aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Even green
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Yunnan Yuzhen Tea Introduction
Yunnan Jade Needle is a newly created famous tea. The tea leaves are slender, pointed and have a tip, which is shaped like a jade needle, hence the name Jade Needle. When brewing, the leaves dance lightly and float in the cup, which is pleasing to the eye and relaxing.
Yunnan Yuzhen Tea Origin
Mojiang Hani Autonomous County, Pu’er City, Yunnan Province
Yunnan Yuzhen Tea Production Process
Generally, the tea is picked before the Qingming Festival. The fresh tea buds of Yunnan large-leaf tea varieties are picked from ecological tea gardens above 1,600 meters above sea level. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through processes such as withering, rolling, and drying.
Yunnan Yuzhen Tea Purchase Guide
When purchasing, pay attention to the dry tea with a slender, pointed appearance, sharp tips, and a refreshing aroma. If the leaves are damaged or dull, it is a defective product.
Yunnan Yuzhen Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, Yunnan Jade Needle Tea is straight like a needle, tightly bound and with visible hairs. The color of the dry tea is yellow and green. After brewing, it has a strong bean aroma, the soup is bright yellow-green, and the leaves are even and tender green.
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