2023 Laoshan Goji Leaf Tea
2023 Laoshan Goji Leaf Tea
Sweet, fruity
caffeine-free herbal
Goji bushes grow wild in Laoshan. The He Family forages the leaves for special green tea style finishing to bring out maple, ginger, vanilla and berry flavor.
Spring 2023 ♦ Laoshan, Shandong
Crafted By the He Family
Pioneers and community leaders, the He Family is dedicated to making a name for their stunningly smooth, malty, rich teas cultivated in China’s coldest, northernmost growing region.
This herbal tea is finished from wild growing native Laoshan goji trees, carefully hand-finished by the He Family with a technique similar to their reserve Laoshan green teas.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2023
- Laoshan VillageShandong Province
- ELEVATION500 M
- LYCIUM BARBARUMTea Varietal
A member of the Solanaceae family, the caffeine-free Goji berry plant (Lycium barbarum) grows wild across Northern China - including on the slopes of Laoshan in Shandong. Though the plant is most famous for its berries, its dried leaves have been a part of traditional medicine in China for centuries. Once again this spring, the He Family foraged young and tender spring goji leaves and carefully finished them with green tea processing and a semi-oxidized finish.
Tasting Profile
- fruit - strawberry, pomegranate juice
- savory - angel food cake, maple syrup
- floral - vanilla
- spice - cinnamon, giner, anise
- texture - building lingering sweetness
The He Family also recommends:
Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 175° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.6 ozuse 175° watersteep 8 seconds
add 4 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy