Known as one of the four noble Chinese flowers among plum blossoms, orchids, and bamboo flowers, chrysanthemum is often seen as a poetic theme in China. It is a representative flower of the Double Ninth Festival, as well as a prominent part in traditional Chinese medicine.
Gongju, short for Huang Shan Dried Chrysanthemum Gongju, is produced in Anhui Province where it is also referred to as Huiju, or Huizhou Gongju. This particular species of chrysanthemum used to be offered as tribute for the emperor, which is actually the implication of the ‘Gong’ in its name.
Under the aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum is cool in character and is renowned as a medicine. It is helpful for reducing heat, improving eyesight, and aiding the body in cleansing toxins. For family use it can be directly infused with water or brewed together with tea, which will enrich the liquid’s flavor and aroma.
This tea’s origin is in She County at an elevation of around 1200 meters. She County is known as Huangshan City’s “Hometown of Tea”, and produces high-quality Huang Shan Mao Feng Green Tea as well as this Gong Ju.
Origin: Shexian(歙县), Huangshan, Anhui Province, China
Harvest Date: November 10, 2020
Appearance: White petal, small yellow in centre, even size of each flower, soft and fragrant
Aroma: Pure and sweet (typical chrysanthemum scent)
Liquor: Light green, pellucid and bright
Taste: Tastes slightly bitter with sweet aftertaste.
Tea Garden: Dailing Tea Garden
Caffeine: Caffeine-free
Sugar: Sugar-free
Storage: Store in airtight, opaque packaging; keep refrigerated
Shelf Life: 18 Months
