Varieties of Green Tea - Chinese Green Peony Tea
Green Peony Tea
Native Mt. Xian-xia
Appearance emerald green and straight, in shape of peony flower petal
Brew clear-green
This tea was known about in the 12th century, and called Xian Xia Tea after its origin. In 1506, Emperor Zheng-de sampled the tea on his trip to south China, and appointed it a attribute then. In following centuries, this tea simply vanished. Resumed in 1980 with a new named Green Peony by its appearance, it was listed in top teas by National Trade Ministry in 1982.
The cropping start from March, lasting about 15 days. A peculiar method in its processing is that when one man shapes leaves on a toasting pan, another man standing by would fan them cool. This will hasten the evaporation of leaves, ensure its color and appearance, and preserve nutrition facts in tea.
Mt. Xian-xia is a precipitous and strategic pass between Zhejiang and Fujian Province. Richly endowed by nature, its fertile soil, plentiful rainfall, diffused light, and average 71 F annual temperature ensures an high quality green tea.
Source: green-tea-store.com