Harvest time: March, 2025
Origin: Emeishan, Sichuan, China
Garden height: 3100 m
Cultivar: Xiao Ye Zhong
Picking Method: Manual

Zhu Ye Qing premium green tea is also known as the “green leaf of bamboo” from Mount Emei in Sichuan province.

Zhu Ye Qing is one of the earliest teas to be harvested every spring. With a small yield and good quality, this tea is rare, desirable and expensive. This famous Chinese green tea looks very beautiful and consists of young tea buds. The buds are tiny, thin, straight and slightly curved, like bamboo leaves. It is made from fine, selected buds that are carefully harvested and processed by hand.

Zhu Ye Qin is a special type of green tea that comes from Mount Emei (Emeishan). Located in Sichuan Province, Mount Emei is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of China. The first Buddhist temple in China was built there.

Its stunning beauty and spiritual importance have inspired many poets and painters over the centuries. The high mountain includes subtropical monsoon and subarctic climates. The region is home to more than 5000 species of plants and animals. Due to its cultural and natural significance, this picturesque area was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996.

Surrounded by fog and clouds for most of the year, Mount Emei has more than 1000 years of tea production history. Moisture and rich soil contribute to a number of famous teas, such as Emei Xue Ya, Emei Mao Feng, and of course, Zhu Ye Qing. Although it is a well-known Chinese green tea, Zhu Ye Qing has a short history considering that it only got its name in 1964 when former Foreign Minister Chen Yi visited Mount Emei. During his stay at the Wannian Temple, the monks offered him this tea. He was impressed by the taste and asked for the name. The monks explained that it was a local tea with no name.

Chen Yi looked at the tea leaves, said they were shaped like bamboo leaves, and the taste reminded him of bamboo shoots. Therefore, he gave this tea the name “Zhu Ye Qing”, which means “green bamboo leaf” in Chinese.

Zhu Ye Qing’s outstanding quality earned him a gold medal at the 1985 International Food Exhibition. He also won first prize at the 6. “China Tea Cup”, a competition for evaluating the high quality of tea by the China Tea Science Society in 2005.

Because of young buds Zhu Ye Qing is even healthier than other green teas. It contains more antioxidants and reduces the risk of cancer, stroke and heart disease. It is also believed to help inlowering blood pressure, preventing tooth decay and strengthening immunity.

Preparation – kettle:
• 3-4 g of tea
• 200 ml of water
• temp. 80°C
• 3 pour-overs: 2 min, 2.5 min, 3 min

Preparation – gaiwan:
• 4 g tea
• 110 ml of water
• temp. 80°C
• Overflow 5: 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 70s

Cold brew:

• Quantity: 7-8 g of tea per 1000 ml of water
• Preparation: Place the tea leaves in water at room temperature, let them sit for 15 minutes, and then refrigerate for 8 hours. Strain the drink and drink within 24-48 hours.

Serving tip: If desired, you can additionally decorate the finished tea with fresh mint leaves, slices of lemon, orange or other fruit of your choice.