{"product_id":"2026-early-spring-tai-ping-hou-kui-shou-gong-taiping-houkui-kowkui-handmade-a-grade-green-tea-lv-cha-anhui-province","title":"2026 Early Spring \"Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong - Tu Zhong\" (Taiping Houkui \/ Kowkui - Handmade - Indigenous Cultivar) A++++ Grade, Green Tea, Lv Cha, AnHui Province.","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTai Ping Hou Kui is widely considered the \"King of Green Teas\" due to its majestic, oversized leaves and unique processing. This specific batch is categorized as \"Early Spring\" because it represents the first biological harvest of the year. Although picked in late April—chronologically later than many other green teas—these leaves are the first output of the plant following its winter dormancy in the high-altitude, misty peaks of Anhui.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eCore Product Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-picked in the Early Spring of 2026. Representing the supreme A++++ Grade, this tea strictly follows the legendary standard of \"two leaves embracing one bud.\" It captures the peak encapsulation of amino acids, tenderness, and vibrant mountain freshness from the initial spring flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Varietal Authenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafted exclusively from the indigenous \"Tu Zhong\" (Shi Da Cha heirloom population cultivar) in the core micro-terrain of Huangshan District. The dry leaves present a profound, non-uniform mosaic of deep forest green and jade, with faint reddish tones tracing the central veins. The leaves are characteristically massive, flat, and straight like ancient swords. In adherence to genuine varietal standards, the leaves are \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"602\" data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003ecompletely hairless without visible white down\u003c\/b\u003e, serving as a prime physical credential of authentic handmade heirloom Houkui.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003eSensory Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,0,0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an elegant, deeply integrated orchid fragrance—the revered \"Hou Yun\" (Monkey Rhyme)—that is thoroughly absorbed into the liquid, lingering with ethereal high-altitude crispness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,1,0\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pours a luminous, pale chartreuse-green with crystalline clarity, exhibiting low phenolic bitterness and high mineral purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,2,0\"\u003ePalate \u0026amp; Hui Gan:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally smooth and velvety with a thick, structural mouthfeel. It delivers an unforced, natural sweetness with zero astringency, dissolving into a persistent, clean \"returning sweetness\" (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"212\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,1,2,0\"\u003eHui Gan\u003c\/i\u003e) that generates salivation deep in the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eBrewing \u0026amp; Storage Guidelines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eThe Tall Glass Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Place approximately 5g of the sword-shaped leaves vertically into a pre-warmed, tall borosilicate glass pitcher. Gently pour a shallow layer of water (approx. 2 cm) along the inner wall to let the dry leaves moisten and awake. Complete the pour to 80% capacity; observe the straight leaves standing vertically like a forest of spears suspended in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 85–90°C (185–194°F). Precision is vital; avoid using rolling boiling water to protect the delicate first-flush cellular structures from scalding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003eRefrigerated Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e To safeguard the fragile artisanal volatiles and prevent oxidation, store the tea in an absolute airtight, odor-free container under specialized refrigeration at 0–5°C (32–41°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"King Tea Mall","offers":[{"title":"Sample 7g","offer_id":47636580204774,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":47636580237542,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":47636580270310,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":47636580303078,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":47636580335846,"sku":null,"price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g","offer_id":47636580368614,"sku":null,"price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":47636580401382,"sku":null,"price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":47636580434150,"sku":null,"price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":47636580466918,"sku":null,"price":221.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/7883\/7863\/files\/20260507180544_1177_51.jpg?v=1778148483","url":"https:\/\/kingteamall.com\/en-fr\/products\/2026-early-spring-tai-ping-hou-kui-shou-gong-taiping-houkui-kowkui-handmade-a-grade-green-tea-lv-cha-anhui-province","provider":"King Tea Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}