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Chinese Green Tea

Chinese green tea is one of the most popular in the world. In China, green tea is named after the province of origin or the place where it originated. There are many Chinese green teas, the best known are Gunpowder, Pi Luo Chun, Long Jing, Mao Feng, Hua Ding, Plum blossom.

Among these Chinese green teas, the Gunpowder stands out, the most exported Chinese green tea, nicknamed "gunpowder" because its leaves are rolled into small, very closed pallets that look like the grains of the explosive mixture, ready to explode, or to open, when they are placed in hot water. Many people enjoy the slightly smoky taste of this tea which has a high fluoride content, which is great for reducing tooth decay. Gunpowder is slightly bitter and has a full aroma. It is the most widespread green tea in China and easily available in specialized shops, but also in Italian herbalists and supermarkets.

Format of 100g

Pi Luo Chun is a fine green tea, has spiral-rolled leaves, in fact it is also nicknamed Green Spiral, has a sweet, light and slightly fruity taste. This Chinese green tea comes from the Jiangsu area and is harvested in early spring.

Long Jing , the well-known Dragon Wall, is a high-quality Chinese green tea that has won regional and national awards 26 times. It comes from Kaihua and is the most loved green tea by the Chinese. Its cost is quite high.

Plum blossom is a very precious green Chinese tea, sweet and fragrant, with a full and unmistakable taste, it is also recognized for the unusual flower shape of the leaves. The petals of the flower are six, and a precious bud is kept in each petal. The long and particular manufacturing process, as well as the taste that also touches the notes of the juiciest apricot, make it a tea for contemplation.

Hua Ding is a traditional Chinese green tea: already in ancient times Buddhist monks cultivated it around their temple. Legend has it that a Japanese monk visiting the temple fell in love with this Chinese green tea and brought the plant to Japan, hence its spread.

Mao Feng is a precious Chinese green tea grown at 800 meters above sea level, in fact it comes from Mount Huangshan, the Chinese Yellow Mountain.

Curiosity:

If you are invited to drink tea in China, at least two cups must be drunk so as not to offend the host!