2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui
2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui

2022 Early Spring "Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong" (Taiping Houkui / Kowkui - Handmade) A+++++ Grade Green Tea Anhui

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Tea Name: Tai Ping Hou Kui - Shou Gong (Handmade Taiping Houkui)

Origin: Sourced from the renowned Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, China. This tea's historical roots trace back to the Houkou, Hougang, and Yanjia regions of the former Taiping County, now integrated into Huangshan District, Huangshan City, lending the tea its distinctive name.

Harvest: Early Spring 2022

Grade: A+++++ (Exceptional Quality)

Characteristics:

- Leaf Structure: Long, slender leaves, meticulously handcrafted to achieve a paper-like texture, exhibiting a deeper green hue than their machine-processed counterparts.
- Aroma: Rich and dense, indicative of its superior quality.
- Liquor: Exhibits a clear and bright appearance.
- Fragrance: Emits a natural, refined orchid-like floral scent.
- Flavor: Described as sweet and pure, with a refreshing, full-bodied taste.
- Aftertaste: Notably long-lasting and pleasant, enhancing the overall tea experience.

Storage Instructions: Best preserved in a refrigerator.

Shelf Life: 18 months.

Brewing Guidelines:

- Water: Use mineral or filtered tap water for optimal results.
- Temperature: Ideal brewing temperature is around 85-90°C. Avoid boiling water to maintain the tea's delicate profile.

Special Brewing Tips for Hou Kui:

1. Place approximately 5 grams of tea leaves into a cup (similar to the one displayed in the photo). Optionally, pre-warm the cup with hot water.
2. Gently pour hot water along the inner wall of the cup until about 2 cm high.
3. Once the tea leaves' roots have absorbed some water, incrementally add more hot water.
4. Continue pouring until the leaves are fully submerged, then add water a final time until the cup is 80% filled.
5. Savor your meticulously brewed Tai Ping Hou Kui tea.

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R.R.
A Unique Experience

The large leaves are such a joy to watch unfold as they steep, and the taste is comfortable and vegetal in all the best ways. It's definitely worth trying at least once, and I personally intend to purchase more once I run out.

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Zach Johnson
Nuanced

This one is much lighter than the lower grades with a much larger spectrum of flavor. Not a tea for on the go, but if you like to meditate on tea it's worth every penny.

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