01 Main Origin
The communities of Wangjia in the Jinnajieling Subdistrict, Qiantengying and Dahedong in the Shazikou Subdistrict, Bijia in the Beizhai Subdistrict, and Tunsan and Xiaowang in the Wanggezhuang Subdistrict of Laoshan District, Qingdao City.
02 Quality Characteristics
Laoshan Dragon's Beard is a type of green tea where buds and leaves are connected, fully spread out with short internodes and a pale yellow-green color. Its appearance features naturally spread-out buds and leaves in a uniform shape, with a fresh and lively green color. The infusion has a tender, bright green color, a fresh and high aroma; the taste is fresh, sweet, and mellow; the infused leaves are young, rich in buds, and brightly colored in a uniform manner.
Laoshan Dragon's Beard contains 3.6% free amino acids, 2.17% Theanine, 15.0% polyphenols, and 42.4% water-soluble extracts, all superior to reference values.
Product Details
03 Environmental Advantages
The production area for Laoshan Dragon's Beard is located in Laoshan District, where the Soil is brown loam derived from weathered granite, with thick layers and an organic matter content greater than 1%, pH values between 5.5 and 6.5. The tea-growing areas have diverse topography, small plots, and lush surrounding vegetation (vegetation coverage rate of 68%). Due to the frequent fog during the summer (tea season) in Laoshan, there is high air Humidity, different light quality and less direct sunlight compared to flatlands, with abundant diffuse light and short-wave blue-violet light. The mountains, forest canopy, and foggy environment form a natural shade barrier for the tea fields, meeting the tea plants' need for shade. The climate in the planting area is characterized by mild summers without extreme heat and mild winters without severe cold, specifically featuring a long, cool spring, cool, rainy summers, warm, dry autumns, and temperate, snowy winters. Tea plants sprout late in spring, grow slowly after sprouting, and have a late harvest period, allowing more time to accumulate nutrients. As a result, the tea buds are large, accumulating many nutrients in spring, with a thick cuticle layer, leading to thicker, more resilient leaves when made into tea that are more resistant to steeping. The irrigation water comes from natural sources in Laoshan, and the production area, with its proximity to the sea and mountains, experiences little pollution. Rainfall and snowfall are clean, and the water source, after multiple cycles through rock layers, is rich in various Mineral elements and tastes sweet and clear.
04 Harvest Time
From early April to early October. The optimal quality period is in May.
05 Recommended Storage and Consumption Methods
Storage Method:
Storage in plastic bags, aluminum foil bags; storage in metal cans; low-temperature storage.
Consumption Method:
Brewing for consumption. When brewing, it is recommended to use mountain spring water or filtered pure water or deep well water. It is suggested to use a glass cup or a covered bowl, with water temperature around 85°C—90°C, and a tea-to-water ratio of 1:50. Place an appropriate amount of tea in the cup, add hot water at 85°C to about one-third full, gently swirl the cup to soak the tea for around 5 seconds, then fill the cup with 85°C hot water. After about 5 seconds, pour out all the tea soup for tasting. Depending on personal preference, each cup of tea can be brewed 3 to 5 times.
