In the misty mountains of Nanjing, where ancient temples meet modern tea gardens, the art of crafting Yuhua Tea continues to flourish. At TEA2LIFE, we honor this time-honored process, bringing you a tea that embodies centuries of craftsmanship and dedication to excellence.
Sacred Origins
The journey begins in our carefully selected tea gardens:
• Located in historic Nanjing mountain regions
• Elevation: 60 meters above sea level
• Rich, slightly acidic yellow-brown soil
• Perfect climate with 225 frost-free days
• Annual rainfall: 900-1000mm
These unique conditions create the perfect environment for premium tea cultivation.
TEA2LIFE works exclusively with certified Yuhua Tea gardens that maintain traditional growing methods while meeting modern organic standards.
The Art of Selection
Master tea pickers follow strict guidelines:
• Harvest timing: 10 days before Qingming Festival
• Only select one bud and one leaf
• Optimal length: 2-3 centimeters
• Early morning harvesting
• Careful handling to prevent damage
Traditional Processing Steps
Our artisans follow four essential steps:
1. Gentle Withering
• Duration: 3-5 hours
• Temperature: 20-25°C
• Careful moisture reduction
• Development of initial aroma
2. Precise Kill-Green
• Temperature: 120-140°C
• Duration: 5-7 minutes
• Traditional pan-firing technique
• Moisture reduction: 25%
3. Rolling and Shaping
• Duration: 8-10 minutes
• Hand-rolling technique
• Creates distinctive needle shape
• Multiple rounds of rolling
4. Final Drying
• Temperature control: 85-90°C
• Careful moisture adjustment
• Shape refinement
• Aroma enhancement
Quality Characteristics
Premium Yuhua Tea exhibits:
• Appearance: Straight, needle-like shape
• Color: Deep emerald green with white down
• Aroma: Fresh, elegant fragrance
• Taste: Sweet, mellow with lasting finish
• Liquor: Clear, bright green
Grade Classification
TEA2LIFE offers various grades:
• Special Grade I: 85%+ single bud content
• Special Grade II: 75%+ single bud content
• Grade I: 65%+ single bud content
• Grade II: 50%+ single bud content
Each grade maintains strict quality standards while offering different taste profiles.
Modern Innovation
While honoring tradition, we embrace:
• Advanced testing methods
• Precise temperature control
• Modern storage techniques
• Sustainable packaging
• Quality assurance systems
Experience Authentic Craftsmanship
Each cup of TEA2LIFE’s Yuhua Tea represents centuries of craftsmanship and dedication to excellence. Our commitment to traditional processing methods ensures you experience the authentic taste that has been cherished for generations.
Use code CRAFT20 for 20% off your first purchase of our premium Yuhua Tea selections.
