G-CN-006
Liu An Gua Pian
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Single-leaf green, from Anhui, China.
Green tea
Liu An Gua Pian is strongest on smoothness, aroma intensity and finish length. Typical tasting words: toasted grain, charcoal, bamboo, sweet pea, mineral. Originating in the Dabie Mountains, its unique method of removing the bud and stalk was refined during the late Qing Dynasty. Unique among famous Chinese greens for using solely mature second leaves without tips, yielding a sturdier, richer brew.
Also known as Lu'an Melon Seed, Guapian and Liu An Gua Pian.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Anhui, China
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
- Harvest
- mid-spring, mid-April
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- 0 to 3%
- Roast
- light
- Leaf
- flat
- Price band
- premium
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- not for ageing
- Forgiving to brew
- 3 of 5
- L-theanine
- low
Made by: destemming and bud removal, then pan-firing, then roasting over charcoal, then repeated baking.
Caffeine
A cup of Liu An Gua Pian carries a typical estimate of 30 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 45 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 3 g | 80 to 85 °C | 2 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Gongfu, 100 ml | 4.5 g | 80 to 85 °C | 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s, 90 s |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 6 to 10 hours |
Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- midday
- after_meal
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Pairs with dim_sum, poultry and nuts. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: no.
Tasting words explained
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