Pingshuizhu Tea
Pingshuizhu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Round, tight, granular
Liquor Color
Dark green or green
Fragrance
Long-lasting fragrance
Taste
Rich, sweet aftertaste
Brewed Tea Leaves
Yellow-green soft
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Pingshuizhu Tea Introduction
Pearl tea, also known as round tea, originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. Pingshui Town is a famous tea trade distribution center in history. Pearl tea is processed here and then shipped for export, so pearl tea is called “Pingshui Pearl Tea” internationally.
Pingshuizhu Tea Origin
Shaoxing County and Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
Pingshuizhu Tea Production Process
After the fresh leaves are picked, they are made through processes such as withering, rolling, stir-frying the second green leaves, stir-frying the third green leaves, making into pairs of pots, and making into large pots.
Pingshuizhu Tea Purchase Guide
Shaoxing County is known as the “Hometown of Chinese Pearl Tea” and the most authentic Pingshui Pearl Tea is produced in Shaoxing County.
Pingshuizhu Tea Quality Identification
From the appearance, Pingshuizhu tea is round and compact, granular, heavy (you can feel the “weight”, there is a sound when it falls on the plate), just like pearls, the color of dry tea is dark green or green. After brewing, the internal aroma is strong and lasting, the soup color is bright yellow-green, and after drinking, the taste is rich and sweet, with strong fragrance and flavor.
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