Tian Mu Qing Ding
Name: Tian Mu Qing Ding (Heavenly Blue Peak Tea)
Category: Green Tea
Origin: Tian Mu Mountain, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Shape: Long strips of evenly shaped, covered in white fuzz
Color: Light yellow color
Description: Tian Mu Qing Ding is a green tea with smooth, sweet and slightly nutty flavor. It is exclusive to Tian Mu Mountain. It is normally harvested in early spring. The picking standard for Tian Mu Qing Ding is one bud with 1 or 2 leaves.
History: Tian Mu Qing Ding can be tracked back to the Ming Dynasty. It was an imperial tribute tea.
Benefits: Tian Mu Qing Ding has high levels of antioxidants like other green teas. Green tea is probably the most studied among other types of teas, and there is lots of evidences support its health benefits. It can improve digestion, burn fat, promote good skin, reduce the incidence of cancer, help to reduce the effects of aging.
How to prepare Tian Mu Qing Ding
Simple Method
Tea Cup: 8.8oz / 250ml
Temperature: 185 degree Fahrenheit / 85 degree Celsius
Amount: 3 Teaspoons / 2g Tea
Brewing time: 3 - 5 mins
Gongfu Style Brewing Method
Gaiwan: 3.8oz / 110ml
Temperature: 185 degree Fahrenheit / 85 degree Celsius
Amount: 4g Tea
4 steeps: 30s, 50s, 70s, 90s
