Pre-Qingming High Mountain Green Tea

Specification & Pricing

Net Weight: 120g / Box

Price: USD 140 / Box 

Key Highlights

Rare Pre-Qingming First Harvest

Harvested during the prized window before Qingming, this tea is made exclusively from the first tender buds of early spring. Picked once a year, in a single short season, it represents the purest and most delicate expression of spring green tea.

High-Mountain Ecological Tea Gardens

Grown in mist-covered tea gardens at higher elevations, where cooler temperatures and natural cloud cover slow leaf growth. This environment allows the tea buds to develop greater freshness, higher amino acid content, and a naturally vibrant character.

Artisan Handcrafted Selection

Produced using traditional green tea craftsmanship refined with modern quality standards. Each leaf is carefully hand-selected, resulting in uniform shape, intact buds, and a clean, elegant appearance.

Tasting Notes

Dry Leaf: Slender, straight buds with a “sparrow-tongue” shape; vibrant jade green with fine silvery hairs

Liquor: Bright yellow-green, crystal clear and luminous

Aroma: Fresh and uplifting, led by classic roasted chestnut notes with a subtle hint of young orchid

Taste: Clean, refreshing, and smooth; chestnut sweetness fills the palate, followed by a fast and long-lasting sweet finish

Infused Leaves: Tender, evenly green buds and leaves; whole, supple, and full of vitality

Brewing Recommendations

Teaware: Glass cup or white porcelain gaiwan (ideal for observing leaf movement and liquor color)

Water Temperature: Around 85°C / 185°F

Leaf Ratio: 3–4g tea per 150ml water

Brewing Method:
Steep for 1–2 minutes for the first infusion.
May be re-infused 3–4 times, maintaining clarity and freshness.

Tip: No rinsing required—the first infusion delivers the essence of the tea.

Rarity & Seasonal Value

Pre-Qingming green tea is naturally scarce. After resting through winter, tea trees concentrate nutrients into early spring buds, making this harvest especially tender and limited in yield.

Long regarded in China as “worth its weight in gold,” Pre-Qingming tea is prized for both daily enjoyment and refined gifting. Carefully hand-selected and produced in small quantities, this tea captures the freshness, elegance, and quiet luxury of early spring.