Bindao Gushu Baicha: Treasure of Chinese Mountains
Bingdao Gushu Baicha (Chinese: 冰岛古树白茶, pinyin: Bīngdǎo gǔ shù báichá) (Icelandic White Tea from an Ancient Tree) is a true masterpiece of Chinese tea making, grown in the unique conditions of the highland region of Bingdao in Yunnan Province. The tea trees from which the leaves for this drink are collected are of venerable age and grow in harsh climatic conditions, which gives the tea a unique taste and aroma.
Mount Bindao – a real treasure for tea lovers. It is famous for its unique tea trees, which produce tea of the highest quality. Both wild and cultivated tea trees grow on the mountain, some of which are several hundred years old. The age of the tree directly affects the quality of the resulting tea. Tea from Mount Bindao is valued for its sweet and pure taste palette, often compared to the taste of candy. It has soft notes of flowers and fruits. Tea from Bindao often becomes an object of collection. Old samples of this tea can cost fabulous amounts.
Features of tea
- Highland origin: Tea trees grow at an altitude of over 1000 meters above sea level, which gives the tea a special tenderness and richness of taste.
- Ancient trees: Some tea trees are hundreds of years old. Their deep roots allow them to extract unique minerals from the soil that enrich the taste of the tea.
- Minimal processing: After harvesting, the tea undergoes minimal processing, which allows preserving the maximum amount of nutrients.
- Taste: The tea has a sweetish taste with light floral and fruity notes, often compared to the taste of honey and dried fruits.
- Aroma: The aroma of tea is delicate, floral, with notes of honey and dried fruits.
Health benefits
Bindao Gushu Baicha is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It helps to strengthen the immune system, improve digestion and slow down the aging process.
How to brew
- Water temperature: 75-85 degrees Celsius.
- Brewing time: First brew - 30 seconds, subsequent brews - 10-15 seconds longer.
- Utensils: It is better to use glass or porcelain utensils for brewing in order to enjoy the clear infusion and delicate aroma of tea.
Why you should try this tea
- Unique taste: This tea has a unique taste that will not leave you indifferent.
- Beneficial properties: Tea is rich in beneficial substances and has many medicinal properties.
- Aesthetic pleasure: The process of brewing and drinking this tea is a real aesthetic pleasure.
Why are old tea trees so valuable?
Tea grown on old tea trees is valued higher than tea from young trees for several reasons:
- Root system: Older trees have a more developed root system, which allows them to obtain nutrients from deeper layers of soil.
- Taste: Tea from older trees has a deeper, more complex flavor.
- Quantity: Tea trees over 100 years old are relatively rare, making their produce rarer and more valuable.
Bingdao Gushu Baicha is not just a tea, it is a work of art of nature, created over centuries. Its unique taste and aroma, as well as its beneficial properties, make it one of the most valuable and desirable varieties of white tea in the world.
Name in Chinese
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冰岛古树白茶 |
Pinyin
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Bīngdǎo gǔ shù báichá |
Translation
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White tea from ancient trees from Bindao |
Tea variety
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Yueguang Bai |
Country
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China |
Provinces
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Yunnan (云南) |
Habitat
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Биндао (冰岛) |
Manufacturer
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Кайшуньхао (开顺号) |
Raw material production date
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29.03.2021 |
Year of pressing
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2021 |
Pressing form
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Bing Cha (Cake Tea) |
Declared weight, g
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200 |
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