An Cha 安茶: black (dark) tea, similar to Lu An Hei Cha, but produced outside the canonical area.
Sun Qiao 笋壳: literally “bamboo shell”; a packaging material made of bamboo husks and stiff fibrous leaves, usually folded and tied with bamboo strips and lined with bamboo leaf, which surrounds a given amount of pressed or loose tea.
Ruo Ye 箬叶: lat. Indocalamus tessellatus, is a species of bamboo used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It belongs to the genus Indocalamus and is native to Asia, mainly China. Characterized by its small and narrow leaves, which are often harvested and used in TCM. Young bamboo shoots are also used in cooking and are a popular part of traditional Chinese cuisine. In traditional Chinese medicine, Ruo Ye is used for its effects on the kidneys and urinary system. This type of bamboo is considered cooling and slightly bitter, with properties that help strengthen the kidneys, detoxify the body, promote drainage, and reduce swelling.
