Lu An Gua Pian

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Lu An Guapian, or Melon Seed Slices, is a famous green tea from Anhui Province and one of China’s celebrated teas. Unlike most green teas, it is made from mature leaves with the stems removed, giving them a flat, oval shape that resembles melon seeds.

When brewed, it produces a bright green liquor with a clean, refreshing aroma. The taste is smooth and brisk, with vegetal freshness, natural sweetness, and a subtle toasty finish.

*All ingredients of this tea are 100% organically grown.

Gram:

Lu An Guapian, or Melon Seed Slices, is a famous green tea from Anhui Province and one of China’s celebrated teas. Unlike most green teas, it is made from mature leaves with the stems removed, giving them a flat, oval shape that resembles melon seeds.

When brewed, it produces a bright green liquor with a clean, refreshing aroma. The taste is smooth and brisk, with vegetal freshness, natural sweetness, and a subtle toasty finish.

*All ingredients of this tea are 100% organically grown.

  • The name refers to both its origin and appearance. Lu An is the region in Anhui where the tea is produced, and Guapian means “melon seed slices,” describing the flat, oval shape of the processed leaves.

  • Unlike most green teas that use buds, Lu An Gua Pian is made only from mature leaves with the stems removed. This unique process creates its signature melon-seed shape and gives the tea a distinctive flavor that is smooth, brisk, and slightly toasty.

  • Clean and refreshing, with brisk vegetal notes, natural sweetness, and a subtle nutty-toasty finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware for Lu An Gua Pian:
Use a gaiwan or a glass teapot to observe the melon-seed-shaped leaves as they expand. Yixing clay teapots are not recommended, as they may absorb and soften the tea’s bright character.

Water Temperature:
70–80 °C.

Brewing Instructions:

  • Leaf-to-water ratio: 1 g of tea per 50 ml of water (1:50).
    For example, with a 150 ml gaiwan, use about 3 g of tea.

  • First infusion: Steep for about 50 seconds at 70–80 °C, then pour out completely.

  • Subsequent infusions: Increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds with each round.

This tea can be brewed at least 5 times, each infusion releasing layers of freshness, sweetness, and subtle toasty notes.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 六安瓜片 (Simplified) 六安瓜片 (Traditional)

Region: Anhui Province, China
Harvest Time: 2024

Description:
Lu An Gua Pian, or “Melon Seed Slices,” is a famous green tea from Anhui. It is uniquely made from mature leaves only, with stems removed and pan-fired into flat, oval shapes that resemble melon seeds. When brewed, it yields a bright green liquor with a clean aroma and smooth taste. The flavor is brisk and refreshing, with vegetal freshness, natural sweetness, and a lingering toasty finish.

Tasting Profile:
Smooth, brisk, and refreshing; vegetal and slightly nutty notes; bright liquor with natural sweetness and a toasty aftertaste.