Originally this organic green tea was called Gua Zi Pian or “sunflower seed” because of its resemblance to the popular tea house snack. Over the years, the name has been shortened to Gua Pian causing some to mistakenly call this tea “melon seed.” By either name, this is a special tea for its harvesting and processing techniques.
The long leaves are thin and soft creating a rich flavor without bitterness. Liu An Gua Pian is a rare long leaf green tea, it has a bright green tea color and is considered a very clean tea since there are no buds to leave any fuzz when you brew it. It is complex and full, with a wonderful soft flavor and long finish.Taste
The floral taste and aftertaste of a strong cup of Lu An Gua Pian is a reminiscence of Tie Guan Yin tea. The pleasant floral sweetness of this tea gradually fills your mouth. Very refreshing and smooth.
Shape
Unlike other premium quality Chinse green teas, Lu An Gua Pian is made only using the tea leaves and no buds at all (similar to Japanese green tea). The emerald-green dried tea leaves are long and narrow.
Preparation
Liu An Gua Pian is suited to preparation using traditional methods for green teas. Allow about one teaspoon of leaves per person and infuse 1-2 minutes with water no hotter than 70C (158F). Liu An Gua Pian may be re-steeped several times.
Benefits
The high anti-oxidant content in this tea is important in the lowering of cholesterol levels, anti-obesity properties, anti-inflammatory agents.
Being made only from mature leaves, that have had more time to accumulate and form nutrients, plus it being made only from leaves, without any stems, Liu'an Guapian reportedly has the highest nutritional level amongst all green teas.
Also, as with all green teas, the minimal processing steps means that it also retains green tea's renowned high levels of antioxidants, so make it a great tea to help reduce the possibility of forms of cancer and giving it great anti-aging cosmetic benefits.
Where to buy?
Liu an Leaf Tea can be difficult to get outside of China. You may find it in a specialty tea shop or through some online vendors.
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