Liyang Tianmuhu Baicha (Pre Rain 2018)

Chinese name: 天目湖白茶

Origin: Jiangsu, Liyang, Tianmuhu nature reserve

Harvesting time: April 2018 (pre Guyu/pre Rain)

Production method: Hand-plucked and manufactured in small sized family enterprise (see video)

Cooling and storage: till May 2018 at 4°C – after not cooled, protected by multi-layered bags

Infusion color: Bright yellow

brewing: approx. 4 infusions "Grandpa-Style" at 80-85°C

Background information to the source: This white tea was purchased during our visit in Liyang at Mr. Zhang’s small business. He’s the cousin of one of our Chinese friends living in Germany. That’s how we got in touch.

About Tianmuhu white tea: the annual output of this area is rather small with approx. 60 t. However because of the nature reserve status the water, air and soil is rather clean. Moreover the excessive use of plant protection agents is prohibited.