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Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
79°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
LemonGreen Beans
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
A hand-rolled style of one of China's best green teas. This spring, we visited the lakeside village that makes this special tea. It was great to see the ladies hand-roll the large leaves before they were flattened out in a press. Most Taiping Houkui is now made by machine, so it is nice to have this hand-rolled traditional green tea. Please note: There is only one ounce per unit. We put it in a large bag to make sure the large leaves remain full. Directions: Please put 2-3 grams (10–15 large leaves) in a heat-resistant glass or teapot, add 175º hot water, and steep for 3–4 minutes.