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This seventh\/eighth generation duo produce a variety of Sanxia Biluochun (lit. Sanxia Green Snail Spring) made from Ganzai genotype of Qingxin (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e青心柑仔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e). The family also applies their heirloom techniques to black, white and oolong processes (including recondite Fujian Yancha stock). Enticing aroma gives way to lucid mouthfeel with structured, fresh tannin and a satiating finish. 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