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Ya Xi Loose Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring)

Ya Xi Loose Tibetan Tea (2018 Spring)

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Type
Dark Tea
Origin
Ya'an, Sichuan Province, China
Cultivar
Lao Chuan Cha (Old Sichuan Tea)
Elevation
800-1200m
Steeping instructions
100˚C / 212˚F, Rinse. Gongfu style: 1g : 30ml, 15s + 5s per infusion Western style: 1g : 80ml, 2min + 1min per infusion Bowl style: 1g : 80ml Boiling: 1g : 200ml, 2min + 1min each time
Description
This Ya Xi Loose Tibetan Tea diverges from the traditional Tibetan tea path with its spring harvest of 2018, focusing on the finesse and delicate touch of loose-leaf presentation. The leaves, chosen for their tenderness, are processed through a comprehensive six-month journey that encompasses five major steps and thirty-two precise techniques. This meticulous attention ensures that each leaf retains its rich, nuanced flavor and signature glossy black luster, an indicator of high-quality Tibetan teas. The result is a tea that offers a refined and complex tasting experience, honoring the tradition while embracing a modern loose-leaf style. This tea's processing follows traditional tea-making methods of Tibetan tea, ensuring the preservation of the spring leaves' delicate flavors. From withering to the final drying, each step is carried out with precision, allowing the unique characteristics of the Ya Xi grade to shine through. The loose-leaf format not only highlights the artisanal quality of the tea but also makes it more accessible to tea enthusiasts worldwide, offering a distinct experience from the compressed bricks commonly associated with Tibetan teas.

Shipped in April 2024

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