Lu An Gua Pian Green Tea

Considered one of China’s "10 Famous Teas", Lu An Guapian is a bold, smooth and thick green tea with minimal vegetal notes. The aroma of the dry leaf is reminiscent of a bucolic spring forest. The brewed leaf produces an aroma of toasted sesame seeds and flavor notes of sweet grain and roasted nuts, with a hint of citrus. Our Lu An Gua Pian was harvested in early April and fully handmade by the Hu family.  Lu An Gua Pian is distinctive among green teas not only for its taste but for its traditional craftsmanship. Unlike most green teas in China where both buds and leaves are picked, Lu An Gua Pian uses only single leaves. The signature rolled shape, resembling a sunflower seed, is created during wok frying where the leaves are tossed upward with special brooms made of local weeds.  The final step in making Lu An Gua Pian is an intense flash roast, known as “la lao huo”, which contributes to the tea’s distinctive aroma and taste. First, an open charcoal fire is created. The dried leaves