Tea is named for the 3 wonderful infusions the leaves traditionally offer. Using a pan-firing method called "San Bei Xiang", it results in leaves in various shades of dark green and, at times, almost a silver-gray appearance. A traditional green made in both Fujian and Zhejiang Provinces, it offers a nuanced taste that is both sweet and strong. The tea maker works the leaves in the wok to sharpen the naturally sweet and pungent notes of the cultivar. Our lot is known as "GuYu" harvest as it was plucked in the second week of April, 2024.
Lot Notes. Harvested early in the season, its flavors are brisk and full bodied in the cup. Leaves are dense and rich in green color.
Tea Facts. Three Cups is one of the early green teas of the Spring harvest. Our lot was made in Fujian Priovince. Skill in the firing process is critical to shaping the teas unique flavors. Uniformity in leaf size is important to maintain a smooth taste.
Tasting Notes. Our lot was fired at a high temperature accentuating its mineral-sweet flavors while preserving its grassy notes. A lite fruit note is to be enjoyed. A strong green, it is best steeped on the brief side; too long a steep will bring puckering on the palate. It cups clean with a refreshing aftertaste.
Brewing Suggestions. A rounded teaspoon or 3 grams of leaf for 6- 8 ounces of water will steep to a full-bodied cup. Use water around 195F. We recommend a short steep of 1.5 - 2 minutes and taste. Leaves will yield multiple steeps.
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GREEN TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
170° - 195° F
2 Minutes
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.
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San Bei Xiang
This is the closest to san bei xiang I remember from China. Although it is not exactly the same I still like it a lot for its fresh yet well balanced taste, a bit grassy and slightly smoked. It is my favourite morning tea and every time I brew something else, next day I come back to three cups fragrance.
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Three Cups Fragrance
A long time favorite! Unique taste treat!
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Silk Road Teas
Fantastic
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Still the best!
Discovered this tea about 4 years ago and can honestly say, still the best green tea I have ever tasted. Have tried many other varietals, but this one is king. Buy with absolute confidence!
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Sharp and strong
full bodied and sharp taste. can get multiple steeps from this. And... has a wonderful aroma. I really am happy for the price point and value.
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Nice tea
It's a nice tea, but much weaker than the last 3 times I bought it... One cup only! Not three.
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Multiple Steep
excellent slight green tast not astringent. use multiple steeps. I like strong tea this is good to the 3rd cup
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Best Green Tea on Earth!
Amazing green tea with soft, sweet notes. There are so many choices of green tea and you will not go wrong choosing this one over the rest! A great, everyday drinking tea. Even my wife who is not a huge fan of green tea loves three cups fragrance!
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3 cup is one if the best for multi steeping
Great color and taste. Really strong if you over steep, but great in 2 minutes. Has real green taste and that's great for any time if day.