Zhe Jiang Que She Green Tea
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Basic Info
Name: Zhe Jiang Que She Green Tea
Origin: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Category: Green tea
Taste & Aroma: Delicate aroma,fresh, sweet aftertaste, brisk
Liquor: Slightly yellowish color
Dry Leaf: Long,thin,fat,flattened leaves
Harvest Period: March 25, 2024
Season: Spring tea
Item Form: Loose leaves
Ingredients: 100% hand-picked buds and leaves
Shelf Life: 18 months with low temperature storage
Storage: Stored in cool, airtight, opaque containers - refrigeration is recommended.
Caffeine: Low
Zhe Jiang Que She Green Tea
Introduction
Que She tea (little bird's tongue) is a famous Chinese green tea, belonging to the non-fermented tea class, is named mainly because its shape is similar to that of a little bird's tongue tongue.This good-looking tea has unique and long-lasting fragrance.
Origin of name
Many Chinese teas are named after their shapes, and this tea is a good example. The appearance of this tea is very similar to the tongue of a small sparrow, hence its name.
ZheJiang
Zhejiang Province is located in the eastern part of China and has a coastline along the East China Sea. It has a subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild winters. The province has a well-developed transportation network, including a comprehensive network of expressways, railways, and airports, making it convenient for both domestic and international travel. Zhejiang is well known for producing some of the finest green teas in China. Some of the famous green teas produced in Zhejiang include Longjing (Dragonwell),Long Jing Dragon Well Green Tea, An Ji Bai Cha Green Tea,etc. These teas are highly prized for their delicate flavor, aroma, and appearance, and are considered to be some of the best examples of green tea in the world. Additionally, Zhejiang is also home to many tea gardens and tea-growing regions, such as Hangzhou, where tea has been grown and produced for centuries.
History
The earliest known record of the association between Que She (little bird's tongue) and tea was first found in the Chinese scientific masterpiece Meng Xi Bi Tan, which was completed 900 years ago in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127).
Que She tea (little bird's tongue) was probably the royal tea of that time based on historical data.
Unfortunately, in the following dynasties, because of the invasion of foreign nationalities, the tea disappeared for several centuries.In modern times, with the efforts of tea researchers,it has once again appeared in the public eye.
A Tea Garden In Zhejiang Province
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More about Que She
Strictly speaking, the word Que She does does not refer to any kind of tea or specifically refers to the tea produced in a particular place. In ancient times, this name was more about the quality grade of a kind of tea. Since there was no scientific tea quality classification system in ancient times, people at that time tended to classify tea quality grades according to the shape of tea - although it was not very scientific, it was intuitive and still made some sense. The attractive appearance of tea leaves can also make tea drinkers feel happy. There were four tea grade levels at that time: 莲心 lotus heart, 旗枪 flag spear, 雀舌 Que She and 鹰爪 eagle claw.
| 蓮心(Lianxin) / lotus heart |
The bud is as small as the heart of a lotus seed, very tender, and the tea made from it is very
precious |
| 旗槍(Qiqiang) / flag spear |
The bud is a little larger than the Lianxin, with a leaf and the bud is larger than the leaf |
| 雀舌(Queshe) / little bird's tongue |
Leaves are larger than buds, and one bud has two leaves. The two leaves are like the beak of a bird, and the bud is like the tongue of a little bird |
| 鷹爪(Yingzhao ) / eagle claw |
One bud three leaves, four leaves, like an eagle's claw |
It can be seen that the Que She in ancient times refers to the appearance of a kind of tea. From this point of view, the meaning of the Que She has not changed much in modern times. Using shape to name tea leaves makes it intuitive, and there is a common feature that exists in all the teas currently named after little bird's Tongue.
Four Tea Grade Levels In Ancient China
Processing:
Most of them are made from one bud and one leaf and they are like little bird's tongues, and almost are green teas. But there is one exception, and that is the Wuyi Que She, which is easily recognizable in appearance.Compared with other Wuyi rock teas, it has the latest ripening time, so it is also called Buzhichun（not knowing that the Spring had come）.
Main producing areas
Unlike Longjing green tea, which is only produced in Zhejiang Province, Que She green teas are grown in a much larger areas. It can be grown from southeast China to southwest China. Each region's Que She tea (little bird's tongue) has its own characteristics. The following are some common Que She (little bird's tongue) tea named after the place of origin: Lin Hu Que She , Gui Zhou Que She, Jin Tan Que She, Zhe Jiang Que She, Yi Bin Que She, Gui Zhou Que She, Jin Tan Que She and Meng Shan Que She.
Map of Zhejiang, China
Processing
Most of them are made from one bud and one leaf, like the tongue of a bird, almost green tea. But there is one exception, and that is the Wuyi Que She, which is easily recognizable in appearance.Compared with other Wuyi rock teas, it matures at the latest, so it is also called Buzhichun tea（not knowing that the Spring had come.
Characteristics:
Que She (little bird's tongue) tea fascinates people with its beautiful flat shape,emerald appearance and rich flavor.It is generally fresh, sweet, fragrant and can bring you long-lasting mouth-watering aftertaste, but some regional varieties have a light, grassy taste, while others have a bitter taste.This is really a kind of tea with abundant flavors.
| Chinese Gongfu Method | |
| Tea | 3g |
| Water | Gaiwan (3oz / 88ml) |
| Time | 4 Infusions: 15s, 30s, 50s, 1m10s |
| Temperature | 80-85ºC / 185ºF |
| Teapot Method | |
| Tea | 7g |
| Water | Teapot (8oz / 240ml) |
| Time | 3 Infusions:1m,2m,3m |
| Temperature | 80-85ºC / 185ºF |
