The term Ming Qian Cha – 明前 茶 is mentioned for teas from the most valuable early harvests of the year when the first leaves of the highest quality are sprouting. It literally means teas harvested before the Qing Ming Spring Festival (early April).
Wu Liang Shan Mao Jian Ye Sheng
€10,81
Fresh aromatic green tea from the above gardens on Mount Wu Liang (1670 MASL). Dark green even leaf with a noticeable proportion of silvery tips.
Leaf fresh aroma with a hint of fruit, infusion of sparkling yellow-green color, fresh stronger flavors with a hint of fruit and a typical hint of chestnut flowers. Aftertaste is pleasantly sweet in other infusions and the fruity taste stands out.
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