Gongmei Tea
Gongmei Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The leaf margin is slightly curled, with a visible hair center
Liquor Color
Gray green or emerald green, bright and shiny
Fragrance
Fresh and pure
Taste
Rich and sweet
Brewed Tea Leaves
Soft and bright, with long leaves and red main veins
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Gongmei Tea Introduction
Gongmei is a famous historical tea. In the past, it was mainly exported to Hong Kong and Macao. Now it is sold to Germany, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries. In 1984, it was awarded the title of “Famous Chinese Tea” at the National Famous Tea Quality Appraisal Conference.
Gongmei Tea Origin
Jianyang City, Zhenghe County, Songxi County, Jianou City, Pucheng County of Nanping City, Fujian Province and Fuding of Ningde City
Gongmei Tea Production Process
The tea buds and leaves are used as raw materials, and the picking standard is one bud and two leaves to one bud and three leaves in late spring. The primary processing technology only has two steps of withering and baking, and the refined process includes picking, low-temperature baking, and packaging.
Gongmei Tea Purchase Guide
Gongmei is of great collection value and can be stored as old white tea. Common brands include “Pinpinxiang” and “Jianxichun”.
Gongmei Tea Quality Identification
High-quality Gongmei is gray-green or emerald green in color, with abundant white hairs; the buds and leaves are attached to the branches, even, with few breaks, slightly curled edges, and obvious ripples on the leaf surface. It does not have a strong “green smell” but a pleasing fragrance.
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