This rare and elegant Chinese green tea is known as Phoenix Eyes (龙眼), named for the shape of its tightly rolled leaves that resemble the mythical phoenix’s eye. Carefully handcrafted in Fujian province (福建省), this tea is made from the youngest tender green tea leaves and silvery buds, which are expertly rolled into distinctive pearl shapes.
When infused, the leaves slowly unfurl, releasing a smooth, mellow liquor with sweet vegetal notes and a subtle mineral finish. Its delicate flavour and craftsmanship make it a prized example of China’s traditional green tea artistry.
Tasting Details
Flavour: Clean and mellow with light vegetal sweetness and a soft mineral aftertaste.
Aroma: Fresh and slightly grassy with subtle nutty undertones
Infusion Colour: Pale golden
Specification
Caffeine Level: Lower than coffee and other black teas
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Handpicked, pan-fired
Leaf Appearance: Handpicked spring leaves, withered, pan-fired and hand-rolled into pearl shapes.
Origin: Fujian province (福建省), China
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal the packaging between uses.
How to Brew
- Use one teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
- Boil your water and let it cool; it should be around 80 degrees (100-degree water will scorch the tea)
- Steep for 2-3 minutes according to taste.
- Reuse the leaves a further 2-3 times, by simply adding more hot water.
