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Taiping Houkui 2025 First Spring Tea – Orchid Aroma, Freshly Pressed Elegance

Taiping Houkui 2025 First Spring Tea – Orchid Aroma, Freshly Pressed Elegance

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Product Specification
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2025Spring
Harvest Season
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AAA
Leaf Grade
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Orchid
Flavor Profile
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85°C
Brew Temp
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30s
Steep Time
Huangshan
Origin
100%Handmade
Craft

Taiping Houkui – A Champion of Flat-Pressed Green Tea

Handpicked in spring from Houkeng village in Huangshan, each bud captures the spirit of early mountain freshness and orchid sweetness.

Legendary Green Tea from the Mountains of Huangshan

Taiping Houkui is one of China's most iconic green teas, celebrated for its unique shape and rich orchid aroma. Harvested only once a year in early spring, this tea is made from the first flush of one bud and two leaves, hand-pressed flat to preserve its elegant appearance and vibrant green vitality.

Key Characteristics

  • Origin: Houkeng Village, Huangshan, Anhui Province
  • Harvest Year: 2025 First Spring Flush
  • Leaf Form: Flat, bold, emerald green, bud-and-leaf intact
  • Aroma: Long-lasting orchid fragrance
  • Taste: Mellow, clean, and sweet with a refreshing aftertaste

Appearance & Infusion

The dry leaves are dark emerald and straight as swords. Upon steeping, the leaves stretch vertically in water like dancing orchids. The liquor is clear with a subtle yellow tint and emits a bright, uplifting aroma that lingers through multiple steeps.

Brewing Guide


Vessel:
Glass Cup (300ml recommended)
Tea Amount:
3g per session
Water Temp:
85°C / 185°F
1. Warm cup:
Pour 1/3 water, swirl gently, discard
2. Add tea:
Place tea upright in cup before adding water
3. Brew:
Pour hot water along the cup wall, let steep for 30 seconds
4. Enjoy:
Drink in thirds, refill with water as needed

*Adjust steep time based on personal taste. Best enjoyed within 3–5 infusions.

Why Choose This 2025 Harvest?

Thanks to the high altitude and unpolluted environment of Houkeng, the 2025 batch offers vibrant freshness and a fuller body than previous years. If you are seeking a green tea that combines visual elegance with sensory depth, this is the one to experience.

Limited spring batch – taste the mountain freshness today

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Before you buy this tea

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How to brew

Start with smaller amounts and adjust steep time by taste.

Storage

Store dry, odor-free, and away from light. Do not seal Pu-erh in airtight plastic.

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What is this? Taiping Houkui 2025 First Spring Tea – Orchid Aroma, Freshly Pressed Elegance — green tea.

Craft: 100%Handmade

Origin: Huangshan, China

Price: From $38.00 · In Stock

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