Lemongrass Green

Lemon, Herbal, Vegetal

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TASTING NOTES

Lemon, Herbal, Vegetal

TYPE OF TEA

Green

INGREDIENTS

Green Tea, Lemongrass

ORIGIN

Guizhou, China

STEEPING

8 fl oz, 190° F/88° C for 4-5 minutes

SERVING INFO

15 pyramid sachets total

Lemongrass Green is a refined minimal blend that highlights the finest qualities of two complementary flavors in a single variety of green tea and tropical lemongrass.

This blend was created to find the nuance in its minimalism and richness of aromatic intrigue. We trust you will find this tea as an expression of "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

MEET Luo Cheng

The first time Thrive visited Luo Cheng, the local news channel covered the visit. Thrive purchased the first multi-ton shipment to be sent internationally from the area which affords the family greater opportunity and overall better recognition within China for this tea appellation. Luo Cheng is also the first non-coffee farmer to receive a second payment from Thrive, so the relaationship with Luo Cheng is long standing and historical for Thrive.

Luo Cheng

China

REGION:

Guizhou,China

How we met Luo Cheng

The first time Thrive visited Luo Cheng, the local news channel covered the visit. Thrive purchased the first multi-ton shipment to be sent internationally from the area which affords the family greater opportunity and overall better recognition within China for this tea appellation. Luo Cheng is also the first non-coffee farmer to receive a second payment from Thrive, so the relaationship with Luo Cheng is long standing and historical for Thrive.

What's important to Luo Cheng and his family

He cares about the prosperity of his family and the enviroment. The entire family works together on the farm in order to bring the them more together everyday. Also, because they are organic, they help ensure the health of the plant. Through these efforts, he feel good about his daily work and no longer need to go into office to provide for the familly.

Where Luo Cheng Lives and grows tea

While some of the family lives in the city where they have a small tea shop much of the time, they also have a home on their farm next to the factory. His brother, Luo Minggang, spends his time caring for the plants daily with the support of their 80 year old mother, who is still running around in gardens daily.

How does Luo Cheng help his community?

Luo Cheng takes great pride in his ability support his local economy by supporting other local farmers to grow organic tea. He also employees his fellow neighbors, supporting their ability to provide for their families. He is proud of where he comes from and wants to see the area thrive.

Meet Luo Cheng and his family farm

The Loushanchun farm consists of the family home, a production workshop, and fields of vegetables, rice, chili peppers, and tea. A single variety of camellia sinensis is planted in several sections that line the hillsides of the home and workshop.

Luo Cheng and his brother started the tea company in 2008. The farm is a multi-generational home and is incorporated into the lifestyle of the family and neighbors.

"International trade is a benefit to the farmers and processing facility for diversification of sales channels. The local news channel covered the first multi ton shipment to Thrive which affords the family greater opportunity in the area with local government and business and better recognition as a tea appellation in China"