Taiping Hou Kui, China Green Tea

Taiping Hou Kui is famous for its unique shape of "two knives & one pole," comprised of two very straight leaves clasping the enormous bud. Each & every meticulously selected pluck is carefully flattened between mesh screens during the slow baking process. The finished result is an evenly pale green leaf that is bright & lustrous, approximately 9-10cm long, very straight & about 1.5 cm wide. The leaf is paper thin with a coarse texture & so delicate that when held up to the light you can see right through them like a sheer voile fabric. Taiping Hou Kui has a captivating, refreshingly green, delicate orchid aroma. The first infusion is the most aromatic while the second is the most full-bodied. The third & fourth (yes, 4th!) infusions are mellow & pleasantly fragrant. The liquor is bright, clear & transparent with a pale, straw color tending yellowish green. The taste is refreshing & quenching, smooth & mellow with a clean, cooling, sweet aftertaste & a buttery, velvety mouthfeel.  Ingredients: Artisan green tea Origin: Anhui Province, China