Xinhui Ripe Pu'er Stuffed Mandarins or Xiao Qing Gan: The Ultimate Guide
Dried mandarines and ripe Pu'er tea seem to be somehow like a perfect marriage. Dried tangerines peels have been used as a special infusion since the Ming Dynasty times because of its remarkable medicinal properties and citrusy perfume.
First thing we may want to know about Xiao Qing Gan, and before deepening into details, is not surprisingly… What Xiao Qing Gan actually is? In order to have a good grasp of what Xiao Qing Gan (小青柑) actually is, first let’s approach it by its (Chinese) name:
小 (xiǎo): small
青 (qīng): green/young
柑 (gān): mandarin orange
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Compounds. What´s the Tea Leaf Made of?
What´s the Tea Leaf Made of? Camellia Sinensis Leaf Compounds.
Have you ever thought about what's our dear and magic tea leaf actually made of? Let's take a closer look at what the compounds/substances that make up Camellia Sinensis leaves (there are many of them, and still each of themis unique and indispensable its own way):
