Sichuan Orchid Green Tea, Lan Hua Gan Lu Ltd
€7.05
In stock
SKU
G-125-HE
Sichuan Green orchid, Lan Hua Gan Lu, a top green tea (Limited Edition) from Sichuan, expertly scented with wild orchid from the mountains (unprotected). A very aromatic tea, with a green, earthy undertone, almost intoxicating, we feel that the scent even sticks to your face like a perfume. Some teas can get a natural orchid aroma when processing the tea, this has a chemical cause. This tea is naturally scented between the flowers, a perfect introduction to the orchid as far as we are concerned, especially with this top quality green tea as a base. "The tea smells of wild mountain orchids, like the emperor's favorite concubine" , the translation of the tea master.
Tasting notes Mariëlla Erjebs:
Dry leaf smells slightly medicinal, iodine, camphor.
The wet leaf smells floral and vegetal.
Taste: smooth, full, round, both rich and bright, ends a bit dry, but not astringent, very sweet, umami, saline, slightly bitter in a fruity way.
First notes: roasted shell of prawns, iodine, oyster shell, then very floral. I suppose it’s the smell of wild mountain orchid, but I never smelled those, so to me it’s very floral, sweet.
Then slightly medicinal notes, camphor, menthol jumps in, with a very bright and peppery edge, followed by fruity undertones, carambole, muscatel grape, mixed with menthol.
Very long, fruity and menthol-fresh finish.
| SKU | G-125-HE |
|---|---|
| Stock | Limited stock |
| Flavours | Flowery, orchid, Fruity, Greengage Plum, Sweet, aramel |
| Origin | --> CHINA |
| Harvest | 2024 |
| Brewing western | Green/Yellow tea: Use 2 grams of tea per cup (200ml) and brew cool, around 70°C, allow to steep for 2-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times. |
| Brewing eastern | Use 3 grams of tea per 100ml of water, the water temperature is between 90 and 100 ° C and short steeps of around 10 seconds. It's best to use a small teapot or gaiwan. |
| Cold Brew | Cold infusion, use 10 to 16 grams of tea per liter of cold water. Let the tea steep overnight in the fridge, 12 to 15 hours. You can vary with the proportions for example to add sparkling water afterwards. |
| Pairing | Sweet pastry with cream |
| Shelf life | Store this product cool, dark, dry and airtight; after a year the typical fresh taste can develop into a mellow taste. |