According to historical chronicles, "Yong Xi Huo Qing" is the first of the spherically twisted green teas that appeared during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) on the Yong Xi Shan, the Mountain of Rapid Brooks (Jing County, Anhui Province). Local legend say, that a certain scientist named Liu Jin, who was also called Luo Han Xian Sheng (Wise Teacher), while walking in the mountains, found a wild tea bush. He picked up his tender, silvery shoots and put it in a linen bag. On the way, the leaves in a bag twisted into ball shape. He did not have special utensils for tea production, so when he returned home he simply fried it in a cauldron on high heat. So the tea got a name "Fiery Freshness". The news about lovely aroma and juicy taste of this tea went rumor to the whole district and eventually reached the emperor. Today this variety is rare, it is produced by only a few master technologists, really passionate about their business.
In appearance: small, glossy balls of silver-green colour. The aroma is fresh and delicate, herbal. The liquor is transparent, light greenish colour.
The brewed tea has fresh, refined, herbal-floral bouquet with nutty note. The aroma is sweet and tender, orchid. The taste is soft, full-bodied, sweetish, melting on the tongue, transforming into sappy finish.
Brewing suggestions. Brew tea with hot water (80-85°С) in a porcelain gaiwan or in glass tea ware. The proportion is 3 g per 100 ml. The first infusion should last for 5-7 seconds. After that make short infusions (just for 1-2 seconds), increasing the infusion time gradually. You can repeat this brewing method up to 8 times.
"Yong Xi Huo Qing Yun Wu Zhao" is an outstanding collection tea for gourmets and connoisseurs. It melts on the tongue like morning dew and causes a state close to enlightenment.
