Green Tea Lu An Gua Pian New Flush - character and origin from Anhui
Green tea Lu An Gua Pian New Flush is a Chinese green tea from Anhui. This distinctive tea style, also known as Lu'an Melon Seed, stands out because it uses leaves without buds or stems, which is unusual for a high-quality Chinese green tea. The tea has a gentle yet distinctive flavor profile with natural sweetness and fresh vegetal nuances. During infusion, the carefully processed leaves develop an aromatic and balanced flavor that offers sufficient depth without becoming heavy. Lu An Gua Pian is one of China's classic green teas and is closely associated with the area around Lu'an in Anhui. The distinctive leaf selection and processing give this New Flush its recognizable character and make it appealing to enthusiasts who want to explore beyond the best-known Chinese green teas.
Anhui, China
Anhui is a mountainous tea province in eastern China, where tea has been part of the local culture for centuries. The cool, humid climate and often misty mountain slopes provide ideal conditions for refined teas. The region is best known for Huang Shan Mao Feng and the black tea Keemun.