Mengding Ganlu and Emei Snow Bud are both famous teas in China and belong to the green tea category. They both have the characteristics of mellow fragrance, green soup color, sweet taste and so on. So, which one is better, Mengding Ganlu or Emei Snow Bud? What are the differences and characteristics between them? Let's find out below.
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Mengding Ganlu origin:
Mengding Ganlu is a kind of green tea produced in Mengding Mountain, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, which is one of the top ten famous teas in China. Its shape is tightly rolled with many hairs, tender green and moist, the inner quality is fragrant and fresh, the soup color is blue and yellowish, clear and bright, the taste is fresh and crisp, rich and sweet, the young buds on the bottom of the leaves are beautiful and even.
Mengding Ganoderma picking and preparation:
The picking standard of Mengding Ganlu is one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, and the picking time is usually around the Qingming Festival, and only one season is produced each year, with a very small amount of production, so it is very precious. The production process of Mengding Ganlu includes three steps: greening, kneading and baking, of which greening is the most critical step, requiring the temperature, time and fire to be mastered properly in order to maintain the freshness and aroma of the tea.
How to brew Mengding Ganlu:
The brewing method of Mengding Ganlu is to use 80-85℃ boiling water, use glass cups or white porcelain cups to brew tea, each cup of tea is about 3-5 grams, the brewing time is about 3-5 minutes, and it can be brewed 3-4 times continuously.
Emei Snow Buds
Emei Snow Buds origin:
Emei Snow Bud is a kind of green tea produced in Emei Mountain, Sichuan Province, and is one of the ten famous teas in China. Its leaves are flat, smooth and straight, with sharp and thin ends, tender green color, bright soup color, mellow and elegant taste, with light orchid and fruit aroma, and the bottom of the leaves are tender green and even.
Emei snow bud picking and preparation:
Emei Snow Sprouts are harvested with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, and the harvesting time is usually around the Ching Ming Festival, and only one season is produced each year, which makes the production relatively small, and therefore very precious. The production process of Emei Snow Buds includes four steps: spreading, stir-frying, kneading, and baking, of which stir-frying is the most important step, requiring the use of a large iron pot and constant stir-frying over a mild fire to evaporate the water of the tea leaves evenly, while maintaining the aroma and shape of the tea leaves.
How to brew Emei Snow Buds:
The brewing method of Emei Snow Buds is to use 80-85℃ boiling water to brew tea in glass cups or white porcelain cups, each cup of tea is about 3-5 grams, the brewing time is about 3-5 minutes, and it can be brewed 3-4 times continuously.
Mengding Ganlu and Emei Snow Buds are both high-quality green teas, each with its own flavor and characteristics, which one is better depends mainly on personal preference and taste. However, no matter which kind of tea, we should pay attention to drink in moderation, do not overdo it, so as not to cause adverse reactions. I hope this article can help you understand the difference and characteristics of Mengding Ganlu and Emei Snow Buds, and choose the right tea for you.
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