{"product_id":"luan-guapian-green-tea","title":"Lu'an Guapian - Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharcoal-roasted green tea (Lu'an Guapian, \"Melon Seed\") with refreshing, cooling effects, featuring notes of toasted chestnut, fresh greens, and sweet grass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Lu'an, Anhui from single mature leaves only, with no bud or stem. After a wok stir-fixing to halt oxidation, the leaves are repeatedly basket-roasted over charcoal, finishing with the traditional high-heat \"old fire\" bake that gives the tea its signature toasty depth. The leaves are flat, curled, and deep glossy green, resembling melon seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, full-bodied vegetal sweetness with a baked, roasty finish is the main characteristic of this variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e This batch has a flavor profile highlighted by pronounced toasted-chestnut and fresh-green notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and sweet, with hints of roasted chestnut, steamed greens, and warm grain. Warmed leaves emit a toasty, nutty fragrance softened by a green floral note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmooth and mellow, with natural sweetness and hints of chestnut, sweet peas, and a clean mineral base. The aftertaste is fresh, sweet, and lingering, with only a whisper of astringency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshes, cools, and clears the mind while gently lifting focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGaiwan Method (traditional, refined)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat your gaiwan with hot water, then discard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure about 5 g of leaves (roughly a heaped teaspoon) for a 100–120 ml gaiwan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the tea quickly: pour in hot water (75–80 °C), swirl for 2–3 seconds, then discard. This “awakens” the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst pour: 8–10 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond pour: 10 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor later infusions, adjust steeping time: lengthen if you prefer more body, shorten if it tastes too strong or bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gaiwan allows multiple resteeps (4–6 infusions), each revealing a different side of Longjing’s chestnut-sweet flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTeapot Method (simple and familiar)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat a small teapot (200–300 ml) with hot water, then discard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure 5–6 g of tea leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse with water at 75–80 °C for 1.5–2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep 2–3 times, adding 30–45 seconds with each infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCold brew\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure about 5g of leaves (roughly a 1- 1½ heaped teaspoon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with 1000ml of cold water and cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate 6-10 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and serve chilled. Enjoy straight or over ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Zencha","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":57542970507646,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/8156\/2494\/files\/Lu_anGuapian2.png?v=1781351334","url":"https:\/\/zencha.ae\/products\/luan-guapian-green-tea","provider":"Zencha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}