Emerald Green is a fresh tea, a tea made to local customs of appearance, aroma, and flavor. Our lot comes from the mountains near Fuding. Long a tea we have procured in Anhui, this year we have found a strikingly similar leaf and flavor grown in Fujian Province.
Lot Notes. The pluck standard is leaf and bud, picked early in the harvest season. The leaves are elegant, reminiscent of the Anhui cultivar and reflective of the skill applied in handling and processing. Leaf color is vibrant green, the look of an early spring tea.
Tea Facts. Lot was harvested in Pre-Qing Ming April 2025. The tea was grown at an elevation of 800 meters. Tea is single origin, made to local customs of aromas and flavors.
Tasting Notes. Once steeped, leaves yield a bright, crisp flavor of distinctive floral notes. We note a nice uptick of flavor at the back of the mouth. Finishes with lingering warm notes. Lot # 5.
Brewing Suggestions. We suggest one tablespoon or 2-2.5 grams of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water at a temperature of 185-195 degrees F. Steep for 2 minutes. Liquor should be a soft, clear yellow. Taste and see if it meets your flavor profile. Multiple steeps is the norm.
SKU: G-MFG-5
Green Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.