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Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
98°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Pairing: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses
While Qianjiazhai’s biggest claim to fame is its 2700+ year old tea tree, along with many other 1000-year trees that exist within the heavily forested area, this tea has nothing to do with that. Instead, this small tree tea is a great daily drinker at an unbeatable price. Don’t be fooled though – this tea packs a punch, with some additional bitterness funkiness compared to our other offerings in this price range. A nice huigan (returning sweetness) follows, making this an excellent tea to start your day, or to get through the afternoon. $0.12/gram Region: Qianjiazhai, Ailao Shan, Simao Prefecture Picking Period: April 3-8