Liu An Gua Pian is a famous spring green tea grown in Liu An (or Luan) County, Anhui Province. This tea belongs to rare and elite teas; it is one of the ten famous teas in China and bears the status of Imperial tea. 
 Gua Pian is translated as “Pumpkin Seeds”, although its appearance resembles pumpkin seeds very distantly: tea leaves are twisted along the leaf, and such a longitudinal twist gives them a very neat appearance, so they look like a scattering of identical, even, elongated “seeds” " Buds and twigs in this tea are absent. 
 For the production of Liu An Gua Pian, they take the second leaf, manually twist the back with the fluffy side out and, unlike traditional green teas, they do not fry, but they dry them or bake them over a wood fire in a bamboo basket, constantly stirring the leaves. 
 The aroma of dry tea leaves at the Pumpkin Seeds from Luan can be compared with the enchanting and delicate morning aroma of wildflowers, a light note of chestnut or nuts is felt. 
 The brewed leaf is gradually unwound into a large, dense leaf of bright green color. 
 Brewing Liu An Gua Pian should be in glass or porcelain dishes. Boiling water can kill the fragile nature of tea, soft water 80 ° C is suitable. 
 This tea tones and refreshes, normalizes metabolism, improves mood and overall well-being. 
 
 Taste 
 The color of the infusion is very delicate, light. yellow-green hue. The infusion is transparent, with an exquisite floral aroma. On the palate - unobtrusive floral sweetness with a subtle taste of nuts, freshness and a slight chill in the aftertaste.