Lu'an Gua Pian Tea
Lu'an Melon Seed
Lu'an Gua Pian is unusual among Chinese greens: mature leaves are picked without buds, giving a cup that is refreshingly smooth with toasted chestnut, fresh green depth, and a gentle natural sweetness.
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What does Lu'an Gua Pian taste like?
Lu'an Gua Pian is unusual among Chinese greens: mature leaves are picked without buds, giving a cup that is refreshingly smooth with toasted chestnut, fresh green depth, and a gentle natural sweetness. It is pan-fired like Longjing but tastes less nutty and more crisp. The leaves resemble melon seeds, which give the tea its name. It is one of Anhui's historic famous teas.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Anhui (Lu'an), China
Lu'an Gua Pian comes from the Qiyun mountain area near Lu'an in western Anhui.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Lu'an Gua Pian
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Lu'an Gua Pian
Typical brewed serving
Lu'an Gua Pian is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Lu'an Gua Pian Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Lu'an Gua Pian tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Lu'an Gua Pian tea?
Lu'an Gua Pian is unusual among Chinese greens: mature leaves are picked without buds, giving a cup that is refreshingly smooth with toasted chestnut, fresh green depth, and a gentle natural sweetness. It is also known as Lu'an Melon Seed.
Does Lu'an Gua Pian tea have caffeine?
Yes. Lu'an Gua Pian is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Lu'an Gua Pian tea taste like?
Lu'an Gua Pian is known for a profile led by Fresh, Nutty, and Vegetal, with a light body.
How do you brew Lu'an Gua Pian tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Lu'an Gua Pian tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Lu'an Gua Pian; its profile centers on Fresh, Nutty, and Vegetal.