The Sanqi flower is irregularly hemispherical, bead-shaped, or umbrella-shaped, with a diameter of 0.5-2.5cm. The surface is grayish-green, with a total flower stalk measuring 0.5-4.5cm long and 1-2mm in diameter, often curved. The flower stalk is densely covered with numerous flower buds or flowers. The small flower pedicels are slender, with scale-like bracts at the base. The calyx is yellow-green, with 5 toothed lobes at the apex. When observed under a magnifying glass, the petals are yellow-green. The anthers are elliptical, dorsal, longitudinally split, and there are 2 pistils at the base, fused together. The plant is light and has a clear fragrance, with a slightly sweet and bitter taste.
High-quality Sanqi flower
Large, well-shaped, clean, and odorless buds; clusters of buds with vibrant green color and low moisture content are preferred.
Three-year flowers are better than two-year flowers
Three-year flowers are larger, with thicker stems, and have a deeper color and stronger taste after brewing.
Organic Sanqi is better than other Sanqi
Organic Sanqi prohibits the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, genetically modified organisms, and other synthetic substances during production and processing.
