Huangjincha No.1 — Pre-Qingming
The Classic Selection, Highest Amino Acid Window
One bud one leaf, picked before Qingming. The reference point for the origin and the selection most often specified by name.
About this grade
No.1 is the cultivar selection that carries the origin's reputation. Picked before Qingming as one bud and one leaf, it is pan-fired in the Hunan style, giving a flat-ish twisted leaf that is bright green with visible down.
The laboratory-verified amino acid figure for this cultivar — 7.8% — is at its seasonal peak in this picking window, which is the compositional reason behind the sweetness and near-absence of bitterness in the cup.
Features
- Peak-season amino acid concentration
- One-bud-one-leaf plucking standard
- Cold-chain shipping available
- Batch-specific analysis certificate
Packaging
- 500 g foil bag, nitrogen flushed
- 5 kg foil-lined carton
- Custom retail packing
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Grade | Pre-Qingming, one bud one leaf |
| Cultivar | Huangjincha No.1 |
| Origin | Jishou, Xiangxi, Hunan |
| Harvest | Before Qingming (approx. before 5 April) |
| Process | Pan-fired green |
| Moisture | ≤ 6.5% |
| Shelf life | 18 months, cold storage recommended |
| HS code | 0902.10 |
Cupping notes
| Point | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Dry leaf | Twisted, bright green, visible down |
| Liquor | Clear pale green, luminous |
| Aroma | Fresh chestnut, young greens |
| Taste | Sweet and brothy, minimal astringency |
| Infused leaf | Uniform bud-and-leaf sets |
Who buys this
Specialty Tea Retailers
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Private Label Brands
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