Chinese Name: Cui Jian

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Leaf:	Smooth, uniformly shaped jade colored buds
Infusion:	Light golden liquor
Aroma:	Sweet, high floral fragrances
Taste:	Delicate, smooth body and a delightful bittersweet aftertaste

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Zhe Jiang Province
Processing Method:	Pan Fired
Leaf Form:	Single bud
Organic Cert:	NOP, EU 2092/91

Description of Tea

Jade Sword was the first organic tea to be developed in China. It is composed entirely of smooth, uniformly shaped and colored buds cultivated only during the period extending from mid-March up until the Qingming Festival. Each kilogram of this premium handcrafted green tea contains approximately 120,000 buds!  Jade Sword presents a sweet floral aroma and a light golden infusion. A fresh mild green tea, with high aromas, a delicate smooth body and a delightful bittersweet aftertaste.

 

Preferred Method:	Glass Teapot 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	4 grams
Water Temp:	160-180°F, 70-80°C
Infusion Time:	1minute first brew; increase by 1minute each consecutive brew

How to Brew?

The preferred method of brewing is a small glass teapot or a gaiwan.  Glass in particular makes for a wonderful presentation and greater enjoyment of these spectacular tea leaves. Boil water to 160-180° F or 70-80° C and rinse the gaiwan or teapot once.  By rinsing we ensure the teaware is free of any unwanted matter as well as create optimal heat conditions for brewing.  After a thorough rinsing add tea leaves to the vessel.  We suggest 4 grams of tea per 200 ml of water. However, these parameters have more to do with personal tastes than any sort of scientific groundings.  The lengths of the infusions are also dependent upon personal preference for either a weaker or stronger infusion.  We suggest starting with shorter infusion times of up to one minute for the first brew while increasing infusion times by one additional minute for each consecutive brew.