Lu'an Guapian is one of the ten most famous teas in China, and its fame is widespread all over the world, making it one of the most appreciated green teas. The name derives from the peculiar shape of the leaves, that resemble small melon seeds - 瓜片 guapian in Chinese.
It is composed of only the second apical leaves: even though this harvest may seem of lower quality, it is actually as precious as an Imperial harvest. In fact, pickers select the leaves with the utmost care, choosing only the older and bigger leaves, which give a strong body, and a great complexity. The absence of buds also means that the liquor doesn't have a strong grassy taste, which is considered unpleasant by the Chinese. The aroma of this harvest is mouth-filling and unmatched among most green teas. The first brews release a sweet scent of roasted chestnuts, warm and long-lasting. The liquor shines of a pure emerald light, that gets stronger and more intense with each new brew.
Zhou Enlai, who was China's head of Government from 1949 to 1976, was particularly fond of this tea. According to the legend, a fresh cup of Lu'an Guapian was his last dying wish.
Origin: Manu town, Jinzhai, Lu'an prefecture, Anhui province
Flush: April 2nd 2022, Pre-Qingming
Format: 25 gr. Signature Pack
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.
Infusion Parameters
Eastern Brewing
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 30 ml of water
Brewing time: Begin with a 30-second brew. Increase with each successive brew as needed.
Water temperature: 75° C
Number of brews: 4-5
Western Brewing
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing time: 2:30 minutes
Water temperature: 75° C
Cold Brew
Quantity: 1 gr. of tea every 100 ml of water
Brewing: put the tea leaves in room temperature water and steep for 6-7 hours. Filter the liquor and drink within 24 hours.
Selected farmers
The teas that do not come from our land are the result of a careful selection made among the best Chinese producers, who share the key points of Eastern Leaves: care for the environment, precise and accurate processing methods, and only best-quality teas.
The years of commitment to our land, taking care of the trees and trying to achieve to best quality through the leaf-processing, continuously learning season after season, allowed us to build valuable relationships with other tea-producers all over China that we are glad to support and share with you.
Our constantly updated offer includes all tea categories: white, green, yellow, dark (fermented heicha), and wulong.
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Shipping
For all European countries and America we ship through our distributor located in Italy, while for Asia, Oceania and African countries we use our logistic center located in China.
For European countries there is no custom-clearance procedure; for all the other shipments we accompany the package with all the necessary papers to ensure the fastest process possible.
Europe
Country |
Standard Shipping |
Free Shipping Above |
Italy |
6,9€ |
69€ |
France, Germany, Monaco, Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece, Austria, Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Poland |
12,9€ |
79€ |
Denmark, Finland, Croatia, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania |
17,9€ |
99€ |
Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Norway, Malta, Turkey |
25,9€ |
119€ |
Russia, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Gibraltar, Iceland, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine |
38,9€ |
129€ |
North America
Country |
Standard Shipping |
Free Shipping Above |
United States, Canada |
21,9€ |
119€ |
Rest of the World
Country |
Standard Shipping |
Free Shipping Above |
All countries |
39,9€ |
169€ |
Within the European Union the shipping time is between 1-5 days, while for Extra-UE shipment the delivery time varies between 5 and 12 days. Orders are shipped on Wednesday and Friday: for special requests, please add a note to your order, we will endeavor to fulfill them.
In Europe and US we ship through TNT Express courier or UPS; For shipments in Italy, you can select a TNT point where to collect your package, while for shipments in the US you can choose a UPS point. In Asia we use EMS.
Eastern Leaves’s Guarantee
We guarantee the product will arrive securely as well as beautifully packed. While very rare, breakage in shipping can happen. In the unlikely event of breakage please contact us and we will replace the defected item with no additional charge. Please email info@easternleaves.com to arrange for a replacement or return.