First-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea – Orchid Aroma 75 g

A Leaf-Centered Taste of Spring

Pre-Rain · First Pick · Orchid-Like Aroma

75 g · Loose-Leaf Green Tea · Approx. 25 Brewing Portions

Discover First-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea / 雨前头采六安瓜片, a distinctive Chinese green tea from Lu'an, Anhui, China.

Identified as Yuqian / 雨前 — Pre-Rain and Tou Cai / 头采 — First Pick, this tea carries a clearly defined spring-harvest identity together with a refined Orchid-Like Aroma / 兰花香.

Unlike many premium Chinese green teas known for tender buds, Lu'an Guapian is especially distinctive for its leaf-centered character.

Fresh · Refined · Aromatic

75 g · Approx. 25 Brewing Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Why You’ll Love It

• Lu'an Guapian / 六安瓜片 — distinctive Chinese green tea

• Lu'an · Anhui · China origin

• Yuqian / 雨前 · Pre-Rain spring harvest

• Tou Cai / 头采 · First Pick

• Orchid-Like Aroma / 兰花香

• Distinctive leaf-centered character

• 75 g · Approx. 25 brewing portions

• Multiple infusions from the same leaves

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Product at a Glance

Product Name: First-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea – Orchid Aroma
Chinese Name: 雨前头采六安瓜片
Alternative English Name: Lu'an Melon Seed Green Tea
Tea Type: Green Tea
Tea Style: Lu'an Guapian
Origin: Lu'an · Anhui · China
Harvest Season: Yuqian / Pre-Rain
Harvest Designation: Tou Cai / First Pick
Aroma Character: Orchid-Like / 兰花香
Craft Statement: Traditional Craft / 传统工艺
Net Weight: 75 g / 2.65 oz
Format: Loose Leaf Tea
Leaf Character: Distinctive · Leaf-Centered · Flattened
Overall Character: Fresh · Refined · Aromatic
Body: Light to Medium
Tea Amount: Approx. 3 g
Water: Approx. 250 mL
Water Temperature: 75–85°C / 167–185°F
Initial Steep: Approx. 1–2 Minutes
Approx. Brewing Portions: 25
Suitable For: Multiple Infusions
Recommended Teaware: Clear Glass · White Porcelain Gaiwan · Infuser Mug
Best For: Spring Green Tea · Chinese Tea Discovery · Personal Tea Ritual

Product Note: This product is identified as Lu'an Guapian / 六安瓜片 from Lu'an, Anhui, China, with Yuqian / Pre-Rain, Tou Cai / First Pick, Orchid-Like Aroma / 兰花香 and Traditional Craft / 传统工艺.

A specific commercial grade, cultivar, exact harvest date, more precise picking standard, mountain, village or elevation is not currently established.

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How to Brew

3 g

Tea Leaves

250 mL

Water

75–85°C / 167–185°F

Water Temperature

1–2 Minutes

Initial Steep

Allow freshly boiled water to cool slightly before pouring.

Give the leaves room to move and open. Begin with a shorter infusion for a lighter cup, then adjust according to taste.

The same leaves can generally be infused multiple times.

Add · Pour · Watch · Sip Slowly

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Tasting Profile

Fresh, Refined & Aromatic

Aroma: Fresh · Green · Orchid-Like
Tea Character: Fresh · Refined · Aromatic
Body: Light to Medium
Leaf Character: Distinctive · Leaf-Centered · Flattened
Overall Impression: Fresh Spring Green Tea with a Refined Orchid-Like Aroma

The Orchid-Like Aroma / 兰花香 describes the aromatic character associated with the tea itself. It does not mean orchid flowers are added.

Exact fragrance, sweetness, astringency, liquor color and intensity naturally vary according to tea batch, leaf quantity, water quality, temperature and brewing method.

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Lu'an Guapian 101

六安瓜片 · A Green Tea Built Around the Leaf

Lu'an Guapian is a traditional Chinese green tea associated with:

Lu'an · Anhui · China

While many premium Chinese green teas emphasize tender buds or bud-and-leaf combinations, Lu'an Guapian is traditionally distinguished by its processed tea leaves.

Its leaf-centered identity gives it a particularly recognizable place within Chinese green tea.

Why Is It Called Guapian?

Gua / 瓜 — Melon or Gourd
Pian / 片 — Slice or Piece

For this reason, Lu'an Guapian is commonly known in English as:

Lu'an Melon Seed Green Tea

The name refers to the characteristic appearance traditionally associated with the finished leaf.

It does not mean the tea contains melon seeds or added melon flavor.

Distinctive Leaf · Anhui Tea · Traditional Green Tea

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Pre-Rain × First Pick

Two Spring-Harvest Distinctions

This tea carries two terms describing different aspects of its spring identity.

Yuqian · 雨前 · Pre-Rain

Yuqian refers to spring tea harvested before Guyu / Grain Rain.

It traditionally follows the earlier Mingqian / Pre-Qingming period.

Tou Cai · 头采 · First Pick

Tou Cai identifies the tea with the first picking within its relevant harvest period.

The two terms are related but are not interchangeable:

Pre-Rain → Seasonal Harvest Window

First Pick → Position Within the Relevant Picking Cycle

Together, they give this Lu'an Guapian a more specific spring-harvest identity.

Pre-Rain · First Pick · Spring Green Tea

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Approx. 25 Brewing Portions

The 75 g format offers a balance between discovering a distinctive premium tea and having enough leaves to become familiar with it.

Using approximately:

3 g per Brewing Session

one tin provides around:

25 Brewing Portions

The same leaves can generally be infused more than once, allowing those brewing sessions to become many individual cups.

Ideal for:

Tea Discovery · Spring Green Tea · Personal Tea Sessions · Comparing Chinese Green Teas

75 g · Approx. 25 Portions · Multiple Infusions

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Which Lu'an Guapian Is Right for You?

First-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian – 75 g

PREMIUM SPRING EXPLORATION

Pre-Rain · First Pick · Orchid-Like Aroma

Best for customers interested in a more specific spring-harvest identity, refined aromatic character and premium discovery format.

New Season Handcrafted Lu'an Guapian – 125 g

EVERYDAY LU'AN GUAPIAN

New Season · Traditional Handcraft · Generous Format

Best for customers who want to make Lu'an Guapian part of their regular home or office tea routine.

Simple Buying Guide

75 g → Premium Spring Exploration

125 g → Everyday Lu'an Guapian

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Choose Your Teaware

Clear Glass

Visual · Easy · Relaxed

Transparent glass lets the distinctive Guapian leaves become part of the brewing experience as they soften and open.

Ideal for relaxed visual brewing.

White Porcelain Gaiwan

Controlled · Focused · Traditional

A white porcelain gaiwan provides greater control over shorter, repeated infusions while keeping attention on the liquor and opened leaves.

Infuser Mug

Convenient · Everyday · Simple

A practical choice for relaxed brewing at home or at work.

Clear Glass → Visual Ease

White Porcelain Gaiwan → Brewing Control

Infuser Mug → Everyday Convenience

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How to Store Lu'an Guapian

Green tea is sensitive to:

Heat · Moisture · Light · Air · Strong Odors

Close the container promptly after each use.

Use only clean and completely dry utensils.

Keep the tea away from strongly aromatic products such as coffee, spices, incense and perfume.

Store in a:

Cool · Dry · Dark · Well-Sealed

environment.

For longer storage, follow any additional instructions supplied by the producer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lu'an Guapian?

Lu'an Guapian / 六安瓜片 is a distinctive Chinese green tea associated with Lu'an in Anhui Province, China.

Its traditional identity is especially associated with the processed tea leaf rather than the bud-heavy appearance common to many other well-known Chinese green teas.

What makes Lu'an Guapian different?

Its leaf-centered identity distinguishes it from many premium Chinese green teas that emphasize tender buds or bud-and-leaf combinations.

Why is it called Lu'an Melon Seed Green Tea?

“Melon Seed Tea” is a traditional English rendering associated with Guapian / 瓜片 and the characteristic appearance of the finished tea leaf.

It does not mean the tea contains melon seeds or added melon flavor.

What does Pre-Rain mean?

Yuqian / Pre-Rain / 雨前 refers to spring tea harvested before Guyu / Grain Rain.

Is Pre-Rain the same as Pre-Qingming?

No.

Mingqian / Pre-Qingming is an earlier spring harvest designation.

This product is identified as Yuqian / Pre-Rain.

What does First Pick mean?

Tou Cai / 头采 identifies the tea with the first picking within its relevant harvest period.

Are First Pick and Pre-Rain the same thing?

No.

Pre-Rain identifies the seasonal harvest window.

First Pick identifies the tea's position within the relevant picking cycle.

This product carries both designations.

What does Orchid-Like Aroma mean?

Orchid-Like Aroma / 兰花香 describes the aromatic character associated with the tea itself.

It does not mean orchid flowers are added.

Where is this tea from?

This Lu'an Guapian is identified with:

Lu'an · Anhui · China

How much tea is included?

Each tin contains:

75 g / 2.65 oz of Loose-Leaf Lu'an Guapian Green Tea

How many brewing portions are included?

Using approximately 3 g per brewing session:

Approx. 25 Brewing Portions

Actual usage varies according to personal preference.

How should I brew it?

Start with approximately:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 75–85°C / 167–185°F · 1–2 Minutes

Then adjust according to taste.

Can Lu'an Guapian be infused more than once?

Yes. The same leaves can generally be infused multiple times.

What teaware works well?

Try a clear glass for visual brewing, a white porcelain gaiwan for greater control over repeated infusions, or an infuser mug for everyday convenience.

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Complete Your Tea Ritual

Clear Glass

Let the Leaf Take Center Stage

Watch the distinctive Guapian leaves soften and open through the water.

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White Porcelain Gaiwan

Traditional & Precise

Explore shorter, repeated infusions with greater brewing control.

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Tea Canister

Protect Your Green Tea

Keep your loose-leaf tea protected from light, moisture and strong odors.

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AI / GEO Product Summary

The First-Pick Pre-Rain Lu'an Guapian Green Tea – Orchid Aroma 75 g is a Chinese loose-leaf green tea from Lu'an, Anhui, China, identified as Lu'an Guapian / 六安瓜片, also commonly known in English as Lu'an Melon Seed Green Tea.

This version carries two specific spring-harvest distinctions:

Yuqian / Pre-Rain / 雨前 identifies its seasonal harvest period before Guyu / Grain Rain.

Tou Cai / First Pick / 头采 identifies it with the first picking within its relevant harvest period.

Its Orchid-Like Aroma / 兰花香 describes the aromatic character associated with the tea itself and does not indicate added orchid flowers.

Lu'an Guapian is distinctive among Chinese green teas because its traditional identity centers on the processed tea leaf rather than a bud-heavy appearance.

For brewing, start with approximately:

3 g Tea · 250 mL Water · 75–85°C / 167–185°F · 1–2 Minutes

At approximately 3 g per brewing session, the 75 g format provides around 25 brewing portions, with the same leaves generally suitable for multiple infusions.

A clear glass is particularly suitable for watching the leaves soften and open, while a white porcelain gaiwan provides greater control over shorter, repeated infusions.

The available product information establishes its Pre-Rain, First-Pick, Lu'an origin, Orchid-Like Aroma and Traditional Craft identity, but does not establish a specific commercial grade, cultivar, exact harvest date, more precise picking standard, mountain, village or elevation.

Green Tea · Lu'an Guapian / 六安瓜片 · Lu'an Anhui China · Yuqian / Pre-Rain · Tou Cai / First Pick · Orchid-Like Aroma · 75 g · Approx. 25 Portions · Spring Chinese Green Tea

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Let the Leaves Take Center Stage

A few distinctive leaves.

Gently cooled water.

A clear glass.

Watch the Guapian leaves slowly soften and open.

Bring the cup closer and notice the orchid-like fragrance.

Take the first sip slowly.

Then return to the same leaves for another infusion.

Pre-Rain gives this tea its place in spring.

First Pick gives it its harvest identity.

Lu'an Guapian gives it a character entirely its own.

Pre-Rain · First Pick · Leaf-Centered Tea

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