Laoshan Green Tea
Laoshan Lücha
Laoshan green comes from high-altitude gardens near the coast of Shandong, China's northernmost tea region.
Flavor Profile
What does Laoshan Green taste like?
Laoshan green comes from high-altitude gardens near the coast of Shandong, China's northernmost tea region. The cool, foggy climate gives the tea a gentle, nutty cup with toasted grain sweetness, a soft body, and a faint marine hint. It is pan-fired in the Chinese style and tastes rounder and warmer than most southern Chinese greens, with a calm, approachable character.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Shandong (Laoshan), China
Laoshan green grows on the slopes of Mount Lao near the Yellow Sea coast of Shandong.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Laoshan Green
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Laoshan Green
Typical brewed serving
Laoshan Green is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Laoshan Green Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Laoshan Green tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Laoshan Green tea?
Laoshan green comes from high-altitude gardens near the coast of Shandong, China's northernmost tea region. It is also known as Laoshan Lücha.
Does Laoshan Green tea have caffeine?
Yes. Laoshan Green is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Laoshan Green tea taste like?
Laoshan Green is known for a profile led by Nutty, Sweet, and Smooth, with a medium body.
How do you brew Laoshan Green tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Laoshan Green tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Laoshan Green; its profile centers on Nutty, Sweet, and Smooth.