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Native Name: San Bei Xiang
Origin: Northern Zhejiang Province, ChinaPlucking Season: Early Spring
Introduction:
Known as San Bei Xiang in China. San Bei means “three cups”, and Xiang refers to fragrance. Native drinkers of this tea steep the leaf three times to unveil the unique fragrance each time. Made from the small leaf varietal of the tea plant Camellia Sinensis, this green tea is grown in the northern part of the Zhejiang province – the world’s largest producer of green tea.Flavor Profile:
Refreshing, sweet pine aroma and toasted, nutty taste.Ingredients:
100% Organic Green Tea Leaves.•Certified Organic by: Quality Assurance International (QAI)
Dry aroma: Hay. A faint whiff of peat.
Infusion: Clear. Straw yellow.
Aroma: Very faint notes of ham and evergreen.
Taste: Moderately tart and astringent.
Notes: There are no surprises at higher temperatures (70-75°C), just more astringency. Not my cup.
