Tasting Notes: Nutty + Buttery + Vegetal
Gua Pian is ultimately balanced mix between umami nuttiness and pleasant vegetal greens with a mouthfeel of buttery roundness.
This sundried green tea experiences a short amount of "oxidation" or "metabolic decomposition" before the enzymes responsible for such bioprocesses are denatured through application of controlled heat.
This is done by hand tossing small batches of leaves in a heated wok. This process preserves the buttery, umami and green flavors we love in a carefully crafted Gua Pian.
Product Packaging
Single Packet: 4g
Box: 28g (contains seven 4g packets)
Lu An Gua Pian | 六安瓜片 | Green Tea
Deep Dive
Nomenclature: 六安瓜片 (Liù ān Guā Piàn)
Category: Green Tea
Location: Qi Shan, Lu An, An Hui Province, China
Elevation: ~250-500m
Cultivar: Heirloom
Vintage: Early Spring 2022
Picking Grade: 1-2 leaves, no stemBrand: Tea Drunk
How to Brew*
Serving Size: 4g/ 300ml Open Brewing Vessel
Temperature: 85C/ 185F
Steep Times:
- 1st Brew: 1.5 - 2 minutes
- 2nd - 4th Brews: 30 seconds
*Adjust timing and temperature based on personal preference.