Hyson tea, also known as Lucky Dragon tea, green tea was so highly favored in the 18th century that British Tea Tax was higher for this variety over other origins. Hy-son (pronounced hi-tshun) translates to Flourishing Spring and this particular varietal imparts the fresh green character you would expect to be a part of any springtime experience. The leaves are long and twisted resembling the appearance of thread. Picked before China’s rainy season, this tea carries a good body because the slightly course leaves are pan fired. Characteristics of Chinese Hyson tea are a greenish-yellow color with good body and a smooth greenish tasting liquor that is very refreshing.
Hyson produces a tea that is exquisite either hot or cold.
For a perfect cup of hot tea, use 1 teaspoon loose leaf tea per cup of water. Allow the tea to brew in 180 degree water for 3-5 minutes. This tea
... read more >>Hyson tea, also known as Lucky Dragon tea, green tea was so highly favored in the 18th century that British Tea Tax was higher for this variety over other origins. Hy-son (pronounced hi-tshun) translates to "Flourishing Spring" and this particular varietal imparts the fresh green character you would expect to be a part of any springtime experience. The leaves are long and twisted resembling the appearance of thread. Picked before China’s rainy season, this tea carries a good body because the slightly course leaves are pan fired. Characteristics of Chinese Hyson tea are a greenish-yellow color with good body and a smooth greenish tasting liquor that is very refreshing.
Hyson produces a tea that is exquisite either hot or cold.
For a perfect cup of hot tea, use 1 teaspoon loose leaf tea per cup of water. Allow the tea to brew in 180 degree water for 3-5 minutes. This tea is best served alone without sugar or milk. To make an iced tea, simply pour over ice and garnish with a wedge of lemon or lime. This tea may be infused 3 or more times and will still maintain its flavor, aroma, and character.
Loaded with antioxidants, green tea is also good for your arteries and your heart. New Japanese studies are also suggesting that green tea is a possible preventative for a range of cancers (specifically lung, breast, and prostate) due to the presence of EGCG (antioxidant epigallocatechin gallat), which is found in green tea. Hopefully we will have more on that soon!
Inspired by nature, Chinese Hyson teas character embodies all that is spring. You are sure to enjoy the green, fresh, sunshine flavor in each cup of tea. Buy Chinese Hyson green tea and celebrate spring.
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