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Ziyang Fuxi tea

Ziyang Fuxi tea

紫阳富硒茶Zǐyáng fùxī chá

A regional tea from Ziyang, southern Shaanxi. The green Maojian style shown here has fine curved leaves, a clear yellow-green infusion and a chestnut-like aroma with a sweet finish; chestnuts are not added.

Order in Chinese

At the table

How to enjoy it

Let the tea cool slightly, then sip from the cup, leaving the leaves behind. If served in a pot or gaiwan, pour the infusion into a drinking cup; the leaves can be infused again.

A useful check

Contains caffeine and may be served very hot. This is not a caffeine-free herbal drink.

How it may vary

The representative cup is plain, without added sugar, milk or honey. Leaf selection, processing and brewing strength affect its taste.

Know what you’re trying.

Plain brewed tea; no fixed serving size.

Ingredients

The named tea leaves and water.

Origin & regional roots

Shaanxi

Associated with Shaanxi.

About this regional connection

Shaanxi: Ziyang tea-producing area, southern Shaanxi.

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Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有紫阳富硒茶吗?

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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Ziyang Fuxi tea

This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.

Ziyang's tea culture includes several styles, not just green tea. Fuxi refers to the region's selenium association; the name alone does not establish a selenium amount in your cup or a health benefit.

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