Plain tea
Organic farming
Fair trade
China green tea - Chun Xiang - Spring scents
China green
€10.62
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Tea preparation tips
Quantity
2g /25cl
Consumption
Morning
Infusion time
3 min
Water temperature
80°C
Discover this Chinese green tea with complex flavours
This succulent Chinese green tea is the fruit of a spring harvest in the heart of the Enshi terroir, renowned for its trace element-rich soils and mountain climate favorable to tea bushes. After a fresh, lemony attack, its limpid, supple liquor offers complex flavors of cooked green vegetables that develop slowly on a lovely milky background.
Tea composition
- Green tea*
*Organically grown.
Origin of ingredients
Xuan en'Yisheng tea cooperative
Terroir
Known for its rugged landscapes and deep valleys with karst formations, Enshi is located in the south-western part of China's Hubei province, crossed by the Qing River and its tributaries. Indeed, Enshi boasts numerous water springs and is home to important endemic species, such as the golden monkey and the short-tailed pangolin. The small producers' cooperative is located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. Here, atmospheric humidity is high due to the rainforests. The soil is rich in selenium, and growers often plant tea bushes between rocks, giving them better access to minerals and salt.
Context and challenges
The environmental context is uncertain, with frequent landslides and flooding, so the fair trade premium provides leverage for producers.
Community projects
The Fairtrade Premium has enabled the implementation of a road improvement and maintenance project, as well as the purchase of equipment for tea production and transport vehicles for the cooperative's two factories.
Plain tea
White, green, black and dark teas from China, India, Japan and elsewhere are all varieties from the same plant: the tea plant. Once plucked, the leaf is processed in different ways, undergoing numerous transformations. Depending on the terroir, the fineness of the leaf and the way it is processed, the result is an unlimited palette of tastes and vintages.
Organic farming
We have always offered organically grown teas and herbal teas, and used natural, organic flavours. We go even further, demanding that our suppliers use certified organic flavor carriers and solvents. Certified since 1994.
Fair trade
A WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) certified member, Les Jardins de Gaïa has been committed to fair trade since its creation: from the tea leaf to the cup, all our practices meet fair trade requirements. To find out more: www.wfto.com.
Tea and food pairings
This delicate green tea, prepared cold, can be enjoyed with fresh goat's cheese or Picodon-type cheese if prepared hot.
Pair it with grilled chicken or crunchy green vegetables, and you've got an equally fine match, bringing vegetal, springtime notes to the dish.
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Bernard F. published the 24/04/2024 following an order made on 18/04/2024
5/5
Très subtils parfums agréables
Marielle G. published the 05/02/2024 following an order made on 29/01/2024
5/5
Produit de qualité
Jean-Pierre G. published the 30/09/2023 following an order made on 22/09/2023
5/5
bien pour l'hydratation au long de la journée
Pascal G. published the 28/08/2023 following an order made on 21/08/2023
5/5
Un thé vert très aromatique, qui supporte plusieurs infusions en gaiwan ou petite théière
Colette C. published the 13/08/2023 following an order made on 07/08/2023
1/5
Je n'ai pas encore eu l'occasion de gouter ce thé
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