Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve
Lu'an Guapian – Rare Ming Qian Hand‑Crafted Melon Seed Green Tea | First Harvest Tender Leaf Reserve

Thé de printemps Luan Guapian

$8.68

Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.

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Description
  • Chinois : lù ān guā piàn
  • Traduction : Luan Guapian
  • Type : Thé vert
  • Cultivar: Luan Guapian
  • Origine : Luan, Anhui
  • Date de récolte : 19/04/2022 (Ming Qian)
  • Méthodes de stockage : réfrigération, étanchéité, étanche à l'humidité, éviter la lumière.
  • Durée de conservation : 18 mois
  • Méthode d'infusion dans une tasse en verre : Le rapport entre le thé vert et le thé est de 1:50, et une tasse en verre d'environ 300 ml peut verser 5 g de thé.
  • Versez de l'eau dans la tasse (la température de l'eau est de 80 ~ 85 ° C), versez-la lentement le long de la paroi de la tasse et laissez les feuilles de thé s'infiltrer complètement. La vitesse d'injection de l'eau ne doit pas être trop rapide.
  • Attendez 3 à 5 minutes, et vous pouvez boire la délicieuse soupe au thé vert, puis lorsque vous buvez 1/3 de la tasse de thé, vous pouvez remplir à nouveau l'eau, généralement infuser trois fois.
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Nick
Wonderful

The dried tea is uniform in size, green in color with frost, this is the authentic standard! The color of the soaked soup is clear and bright, the bottom of the leaf is thick, the taste is sweet, the original taste, and it is resistant to soaking 👍, such a good quality is honestly worth the money!

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Gavin Alice
Good!

When I opened the package, there was a strong fragrance of orchids. The dry tea was full and full. The tea I came out was clear and pure, with a good aftertaste and refreshing taste.

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Aplenty
Top ten famous tea of China and good quality!

The aroma of the tea is soothing and it’s like sipping tea in a mountain on a rainy day. The soaked leaf bottom is complete, the color is emerald green and beautiful, and there is no debris. It is a very good green tea with a good color, fragrance and taste. It tastes fresh and sweet.

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M. Hill
Great tasting tea

The color is emerald green, the size is acceptable, and the strips are complete. After brewing with 85-degree boiling water, the aroma is tangy and the taste is very good. The taste is very pure and refreshing in the mouth.

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Ron Burse
Delicious

The soaked buds are very tender, with a pure taste, and a sweet tea fragrance in the mouth. The quality is indeed very good.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve bought “Lu'an Gua Pian” before that looked nothing like the picture—broken bits, stems, and a ton of dust. How is yours different?
You’ve encountered a common issue: low‑grade “factory blend” that uses floor sweepings and old leaf. Authentic high‑grade Gua Pian is defined by whole, flat, melon‑seed shaped leaves with no stems and no bud. Our Ti Pian grade is hand‑selected leaf by leaf. When you open our package, you will see intact, uniform leaves—a visual promise that what goes into your cup is pure leaf, not filler. We package with care to avoid breakage, so what arrives is exactly what left the workshop.
I was excited about a “pre‑Qingming” green tea once, but it tasted old and flat. How do I know this is genuinely fresh?
This is the frustration of vague “spring harvest” claims. We solve it by naming our harvest precisely: 2026 Qi Shan “Kai Yuan” (Open Garden) first pluck. You are receiving tea from the first day of this year’s harvest, not mixed with older stock. We provide the harvest year and batch transparency so you can taste the true freshness—bright, vegetal, and vibrant—not a stale shadow.
Every green tea I try ends up bitter. Is this one different?
Bitterness in green tea usually comes from two things: stems (which release tannins aggressively) and the bud (which can be astringent). Lu'an Gua Pian removes both. We use only the second leaf, and we discard the bud entirely. Then the charcoal roasting process mellows the leaf further, transforming any sharp edges into a smooth, sweet toastiness. If you brew it with water around 175°F (80°C), you’ll experience a bold yet utterly non‑bitter cup.
I’m a big Dragon Well (Longjing) drinker. Why would I switch?
Not a switch—an expansion. Dragon Well is pan‑fired, giving it a classic chestnut aroma. Lu'an Gua Pian undergoes pan‑firing plus charcoal roasting, which adds a deeper, almost honey‑roasted dimension. The texture is also different: because we use only the second leaf and remove the bud, the tea is fuller‑bodied and can be steeped more times than most Longjing. If you love the craft of Chinese green tea, this is the natural next step.
The price is higher than other green teas. What justifies it?
Three things: Origin – Qi Shan is the historic heartland, and harvests here are small. Our “Open Garden” pluck is the rarest of the rare. Labor – Each leaf is individually hand‑pressed and shaped in a wok, then charcoal‑roasted in small batches. This is not a machine‑made tea. Longevity – Because the leaves are robust, you’ll get 3‑4 full infusions from a single serving. On a cost‑per‑cup basis, this premium tea often ends up being more economical than cheaper teas that fade after one weak steep.
I’m sensitive to green tea on an empty stomach. Will this upset me?
Many green teas can be harsh due to high levels of certain catechins and astringency. The charcoal roasting in authentic Lu'an Gua Pian dramatically reduces that harshness, creating a tea that is notably smooth and stomach‑friendly. Of course, everyone’s sensitivity differs, but this is one of the few green teas commonly enjoyed in its origin region first thing in the morning without discomfort.
How many times can I actually steep these leaves? And how should I do it?
That’s where this tea shines. Use a gaiwan or small teapot: First steep: 20–30 seconds – light, sweet, with toasted notes. Second steep: 30–40 seconds – fuller body, minerality emerges. Third steep: 45–60 seconds – rich, honeyed, deep. Fourth steep (optional): up to 90 seconds – still flavorful, a gentle finish. If you’re brewing western style (a larger pot), use 1–2 teaspoons per cup, water at 175°F, and steep 2–3 minutes. You can easily get two quality western steeps.