{"product_id":"first-pick-pre-rain-luan-guapian-green-tea-250g","title":"Premium Pre-Grain Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea™ Family Pack – 250g","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFirst-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea – Stem-Free 250 g\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Pick Spring Tea Made for the Everyday Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Rain · First Pick · Stem-Free Leaf Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g · Loose-Leaf Green Tea · Approx. 83 Brewing Portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea \/ 雨前头采六安瓜片\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive Chinese green tea from \u003cstrong\u003eLu'an, Anhui, China\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis generous 250 g version is identified as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 New Tea \/ 新茶 2026 · Yuqian \/ 雨前 · Tou Cai \/ 头采 · Stem-Free \/ 无梗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Chinese spring green teas known for tender buds, Lu'an Guapian places the \u003cstrong\u003eprocessed leaf itself\u003c\/strong\u003e at the center of its traditional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh enough to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous enough to enjoy regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh · Green · Refined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g · Approx. 83 Brewing Portions · Multiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLu'an Guapian \/ 六安瓜片\u003c\/strong\u003e — distinctive Chinese green tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLu'an · Anhui · China\u003c\/strong\u003e origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 New Tea \/ 新茶 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuqian \/ 雨前 · Pre-Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTou Cai \/ 头采 · First Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem-Free Leaf Selection \/ 雨前无梗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g · Approx. 83 brewing portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple infusions · Resealable pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct at a Glance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea – Stem-Free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 雨前头采六安瓜片\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative English Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lu'an Melon Seed Green Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lu'an Guapian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lu'an · Anhui · China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 New Tea \/ 新茶 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yuqian \/ Pre-Rain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tou Cai \/ First Pick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem-Free Leaf Selection \/ 雨前无梗\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g \/ 8.82 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose Leaf Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resealable Tea Pouch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf-Centered · Flattened · Distinctive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh · Green · Refined\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 250 mL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–85°C \/ 167–185°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Steep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1–2 Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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\u003cstrong\u003eprocessed tea leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts finished leaves have a distinctive flattened, textured appearance that gives the tea a recognizable identity within Chinese green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is It Called Guapian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGua \/ 瓜\u003c\/strong\u003e — Melon or Gourd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePian \/ 片\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slice or Piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, Lu'an Guapian is also commonly known in English as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLu'an Melon Seed Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name refers to the characteristic appearance associated with the finished tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e mean the tea contains melon seeds or added melon flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf-Centered · Distinctive · 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interchangeable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Rain → Seasonal Harvest Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Pick → Position Within the Relevant Picking Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStem-Free Leaf Selection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e雨前无梗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Rain · Stem-Free Leaf Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction is particularly relevant to Lu'an Guapian because the tea's traditional identity centers so strongly on the processed leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emphasis remains on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf · Shape · Texture · 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Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g · Approx. 83 Portions · Multiple Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhich Lu'an Guapian Is Right for You?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian – 75 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREMIUM SPRING EXPLORATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Rain · First Pick · Orchid-Like Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for customers looking for a smaller premium spring-tea discovery format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Season Handcrafted Lu'an Guapian – 125 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVERYDAY EXPLORATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Season · Traditional Handcraft · Balanced 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Drinking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChoose Your Teaware\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual · Easy · Relaxed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear glass lets the distinctive Guapian leaves remain visible as they soften and open through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for relaxed everyday brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Porcelain Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled · Focused · Traditional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white porcelain gaiwan offers greater control over shorter, repeated infusions while keeping attention on the tea liquor and opened leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Glass → Visual Ease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Porcelain Gaiwan → Brewing Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Store a 250 g Pouch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger supply of green tea benefits from thoughtful storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider transferring a smaller working quantity into a \u003cstrong\u003eclean, dry and well-sealed tea canister\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the remaining tea carefully sealed in its original pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reduces how often the entire 250 g supply is exposed to air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the tea from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only clean and completely dry utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea away from coffee, spices, incense, perfume and strongly aromatic foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool · Dry · Dark · 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flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Pre-Rain mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuqian \/ Pre-Rain \/ 雨前\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to spring tea harvested before \u003cstrong\u003eGuyu \/ Grain Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pre-Rain the same as Pre-Qingming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMingqian \/ Pre-Qingming\u003c\/strong\u003e describes an earlier spring harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is identified as \u003cstrong\u003eYuqian \/ Pre-Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does First Pick mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTou Cai \/ First Pick \/ 头采\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies the tea with the first picking within its relevant harvest 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as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e新茶 2026 \/ 2026 New Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this tea from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lu'an Guapian is associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLu'an · Anhui · China\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tea is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach resealable pouch contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 g \/ 8.82 oz of Loose-Leaf Lu'an Guapian Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many brewing portions are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing approximately 3 g per brewing session:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 83 Brewing Portions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual usage varies according to personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I brew it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 75–85°C \/ 167–185°F · 1–2 Minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen adjust according to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Lu'an Guapian be infused more than once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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→\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Porcelain Gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Precise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore shorter, repeated infusions with greater brewing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Gaiwans →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Canister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Your Main Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a smaller working quantity close while protecting the remaining 250 g supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Tea Canisters →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Green Tea Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Longjing · Curled Biluochun · Pointed Huangshan Maofeng · Slender Maojian · Long Taiping Houkui · Leaf-Centered Lu'an Guapian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Chinese Green Tea →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAI \/ GEO Product Summary\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFirst-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea – Stem-Free 250 g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Chinese loose-leaf green tea associated with \u003cstrong\u003eLu'an, Anhui, China\u003c\/strong\u003e, identified as \u003cstrong\u003eLu'an Guapian \/ 六安瓜片\u003c\/strong\u003e, also commonly known in English as \u003cstrong\u003eLu'an Melon Seed Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging identifies this version as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 New Tea \/ 新茶 2026 · Yuqian \/ Pre-Rain \/ 雨前 · Tou Cai \/ First Pick \/ 头采 · Stem-Free \/ 无梗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYuqian \/ Pre-Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies its seasonal harvest window before \u003cstrong\u003eGuyu \/ Grain Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eTou Cai \/ First Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies it with the first picking within its relevant harvest cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStem-Free \/ 无梗\u003c\/strong\u003e statement emphasizes the leaf-focused selection of this version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLu'an Guapian is distinctive among Chinese green teas because its traditional identity centers on the \u003cstrong\u003eprocessed tea leaf rather than a bud-heavy appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday brewing, start with approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 75–85°C \/ 167–185°F · 1–2 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