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China - Pre-Chingming

The festival of Chingming (Qingming) is a 2,500 year old tradition in which people visit the burial sites of their ancestors to pay respect. It is significant in Chinese tea culture because it serves as a demarcation between a distinct pre-Chingming plucking period and the subsequent plucking period occurring after the festival date (usually around April 5). Pre-Chingming teas are prized for their delicacy and subtle, fresh nuances.

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 1. ZG35: Pre-Chingming Mao Jian

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 A fine China spring green tea from the Hunan province. The carefully crafted, wiry leaves are long and well-formed, terminating in a hair point. The full-flavored liquor has a pleasant aroma with light berry notes.

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 2. ZG66: Pre-Chingming Pi Lo Chun

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 One of the most famous teas in China, traditional Pi Lo Chun comes from Zhejiang. This superlative example from Jiang Su yields a light cup with an outstanding sweet flavor. Early teas of this style are prized for their subtle complexity.

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 3. ZG77: Pre-Chingming Jade Buds

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 This beautifully crafted Fujian tea is made from an extra-fine plucking, consisting of a bud and first leaf. The dry leaf appearance is striking, with the hidden white bud tips enveloped inside the folded first leaf. The flavorful infusion has a soft character, with delicate pungency for a nicely ba ...

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 4. ZG97: Pre-Chingming Lung-Ching

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 This exceptional Lung-Ching (Long-Jing) is only produced before the Qing Ming holiday. The quality is superb, with a subtle, nutty aroma and delicate flavor profile. The satisfying cup is clean and smooth. Highly recommended.

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