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Taiping Houkui is one of the most famous specialty green teas in China, produced in the Huangshan district (formerly Taiping County) of Huangshan city, located on the northern slope of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui province. Its origin dates back to the Taiping Jian Cha created in the mid-19th century. Over its century-long history, several theories about the tea name, Houkui (Hou = monkey, Kui = champion), have come down, including the myth of it being harvested by trained monkeys.

 

Unlike many other green teas prized for being Mingqian (pre-Qingming), Houkui is harvested rather later, starting around the Guyu solar term (April 20 ± 1 day). At this stage, the tender shoots develop into one bud along with 2–3 half-opened leaves, creating the tea’s unique shape: delicate and slender.

 

This 2024 Taiping Houkui is processed using the popular “Bu Jian” technique, which is the typical type found in overseas markets. It offers delicate flavors with vegetal and roasted bean notes, a subtle sweetness, and a very smooth mouthfeel that is completely free of astringency. Subject to the sales of the current version, we may offer Houkui processed with the “Nie Jian” technique next year, which brings out an even more exquisite flavor profile and moreover, an orchid-like fragrance.

2024 Taiping Houkui

SKU: FS005
€8.88Price
Sales Tax Included |
  • Origin: Houkeng Village >> Huangshan >> Anhui

     

    Harvest: 2024 Spring

     

    Launch Date: Oct 30th, 2024

     

    Planned End-of-sale: the end of march, 2025

  • In Glass: 3g/330ml/80-85ºC

    Place the tea in the glass and then add water until it reaches one-third of the volume. Let it steep for 30 seconds while enjoying the aroma. Add more water to reach 80% of the glass and steep for 3 minutes. For the second infusion, steep for 3 minutes; and then 5 minutes if you do the third infusion. In the first two infusions, leave one-third of the liquid for the next infusion.

     

    In Gaiwan: 3g/100ml/80-85ºC

    Steep for 60 seconds in the first three infusions. Increase the steeping time in the following infusions, suitable for up to 5 infusions. Do not cover the Gaiwan during the infusions.

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