Lu-an GuaPian

"Gua Pian", means "melon seed". Lu-An GuaPian is a very famous sort of green tea in China. Lu-an GuaPian is totally made from tea leaves, without a single piece of sprout our stem on the tea tree. The tea leaves look like the seeds of melon, that why it is called "GuaPian". GuaPian tea is mainly produced in Lu-An, Jin-Zhai and Huo-Shan (all in AnHui Prov.), therefore people call it Lu-An GuaPian.

GuaPian has been famous since Tang Dynasty (AD618-907). In Song Dynasty it is considered to be one of the best tea in China (AD960-1279). Before Ming Dynasty (AD1368-1644) it had became a royal contribution.

The best GuaPian is produced in the Bat Cave, ChiYun Mount., JinZhai Country. It has a bright green color, fragrant smell, fresh and sweet taste. It is a highly valued member in the green tea family.