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Hunan Qian Liang Tea

Hunan Qian Liang Tea

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Qian Liang Tea (千两茶 Thousand Liang Tea) has a history that dates back to the Tongzhi period (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. It is an ancient tea with a unique production process. The tea is compressed using a traditional trampling technique that requires the collaborative effort of 6-8 skilled craftsmen. This process produces tea rolls with uniform and compact textures. In 1983, staff at the Palace Museum in Beijing discovered two "tree-shaped tea trunks" while sorting through Emperor Jiaqing's artifacts, providing physical evidence that these tea rolls were imperial tribute tea during the Qing Dynasty. In 1997, Baishaxi Tea Factory fully restored the production of these tea trunks, making what was once imperial tribute tea affordable for ordinary people. In 2008, the craft of making Anhua Qian Liang Tea was officially listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. Known as the "King of Teas," Qian Liang Tea's esteemed reputation perfectly encapsulates its rich history, striking appearance, unparalleled craftsmanship, and profound inner qualities.

This particular Qian Liang Tea, produced in 2014, was crafted using carefully selected old tea trees of the Yuntai large-leaf variety 云台大叶种 from the Xuefeng Mountain range 雪峰山脉 in Anhua. The tea was handpicked, using only the "Hua Bai Geng” (花白梗 speckled white stalks) fresh leaves as raw material. Following ancient Qing Dynasty methods, the tea was manually pressed and sun-dried. It was stored in its original form in the standardized tea warehouse of Baishaxi for eight years of aging and transformation before being cut into tea cakes. During the summer, skilled craftsmen are selected to form teams and manually process the tea using traditional trampling techniques. From start to finish, each Qian Liang Tea is entirely handcrafted, with no involvement of machines or modern tools. Even the drying process is done naturally through sun exposure.

The dry tea carries a faint smoky aroma, which is both aged and pure. The storage environment is clean, free from any musty, or foreign odors. It exudes honey fragrance, bean curd aroma, and milky notes. The aroma is rich and persistent, with a sweet and lasting scent that lingers on the cup. The taste is mellow, smooth, and sweet, with a refreshing smoothness upon entry and a distinctive mountain terroir character. 

Basic Information

Net weight: 114g

Type: Anhua Heicha

Origin: Anhua, Hunan

Cultivar: Yuntai Large-leaf

Harvest: Spring 2014

Oxidation: Oxidized

Caffeine: Low

Theanine: High

Catechin: Medium

Steeping Guidelines

Gaiwan or Yixing Teapot:
Enjoy the tea infusion by infusion to appreciate its evolving flavors. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:12 with boiling water at 212°F (100°C) . Rinse the first infusion for 30 seconds and discard the tea liquor. Begin drinking from the second infusion, steeping for 20 seconds. For subsequent infusions, increase the steeping time by 5 seconds. The tea can be steeped more than 12 times.

Boiling Method:
This method fully extracts the active components, resulting in a rich, sweet, and flavorful tea. Use a tea-to-water ratio of 1:120. Add tea to the pot when the water reaches 80°C and bring it to a full boil. Boil for 15 minutes before drinking. When enjoying the tea, leave one-third of the tea liquor in the pot and add more water to continue boiling. This can be repeated more than three times.

Thermos:
This method produces a concentrated broth while maintaining heat and aroma. Using a Thermos teapot or Thermos teacup at a tea to water ratio of 1:150 (for example, 4 grams of tea to 600 milliliter of water). Place the tea leaves in the stainless steel filter. Pour boiling water (212°F or 100°C ) into the teapot. Close the lid tightly and let the tea steep for one hour to allow the flavors to fully develop. After an hour, pour the tea into cups and enjoy the rich, mellow taste. Can immersed multiple times.

Shipping & Returns

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We have an option for shipping with UPS for $12.

Packages are shipped out on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Please contact Customer Support immediately via contact@ChineseTeaAlliance.com

Refund/Return Policy: 

We stand by the quality of our products and want you to be happy with your purchase.  

We accept any return within 14 days from the receipt of your order for any reason. Teas have to be unopened, unused, and in original packing condition, unless there is a serious problem. Tea wares can be returned within 14 days of receipt if it is undamaged and unused. When returning, please let us know so we can look out for your package. Please be sure to include a note in your return package stating the reason for the return, your name, and order number, and if you would prefer a refund, exchange, or store credit.  

Please return to :

Returns - Chinese Tea Alliance

4315 Ashland, Terrace Apt A,

Davis, California 95618

Email: contact@ChineseTeaAlliance.com

Any return shipment costs will be paid by the customer. If an item is received damaged or is incorrectly shipped by us, we will be gladly replace it at no cost to you or issue a refund at your request. 

We will charge a 10% fee (based on the purchase price only) plus any charges incurred by us for items that are delivered on time but returned to us as a result of:

1.Refusal of the order by the customer,

2.Unable to be delivered,

3.Not collected by the customer at their local postal station or assigned pick-up location.

Refunds are contingent upon inspection of item(s) once received. Please contact us within 7 days if you intend to return any  item back to our store. Items returned to us after 7 days and without contacting us first will not be refunded. 

We appreciate your understanding that we are a small startup platform with limited resources, not a large corporation with unlimited budgets in all areas.

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