Gaba Lishan "Amaryllis": Spring Freshness 2024
Gaba Lishan "Amaryllis" (Chinese: 梨山朱顶红珈玛, pinyin: Lí shān zhūdǐnghóng jiā mǎ) is an exquisite oolong tea grown on the slopes of the Lishan Mountains in Taiwan. The "Amaryllis" variety is prized for its delicate aroma and sweet taste. The spring harvest of 2024 brought with it particularly bright and expressive notes.
Features of the spring harvest of 2024
Spring is the ideal time to pick tea leaves. Young shoots picked at this time of year are especially tender and juicy. In the 2024 harvest, experts note:
- Bright, fruity aroma: The tea is filled with aromas of juicy fruits such as peach, pear and apple.
- Sweet taste: The taste of the tea is sweet and honeyed, with light floral notes.
Mild effect: The tea has a calming effect, relieves stress and improves mood. - High content of GABA: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that promotes relaxation and improves sleep. In GABA Lishan "Amaryllis" tea, its content is especially high.
Production technology
GABA Lishan "Amaryllis" undergoes delicate processing, which allows to preserve all the useful substances and unique aroma of tea. The leaves are twisted, fermented and dried in a special way to stimulate the production of GABA.
How to Brew Gaba Lishan "Amaryllis"
- Water temperature: 85-90 degrees Celsius.
- Amount of tea: 3-5 grams per 150 ml of water.
- Brewing time: First brew – 30 seconds, subsequent ones – 10-15 seconds longer.
- Tableware: Gaiwan or glass teapot.
What does it go with?
Gaba Lishan "Amaryllis" goes well with light snacks such as nuts, dried fruits, honey and traditional Chinese sweets. It can also be a great addition to fruit desserts.
Why You Should Try Gaba Lishan "Amaryllis" Spring Harvest 2024
- Delicate taste: This tea has an exquisite taste that will conquer even the most demanding connoisseurs.
- Beneficial properties: GABA Lishan "Amaryllis" is not only tasty, but also healthy.
- Unique aroma: The aroma of this tea is difficult to confuse with any other.
GABA Lishan "Amaryllis" is a real masterpiece of tea art that will give you unforgettable taste sensations.