Taiwanese tea is an important branch of Chinese tea, and the history is not too long. According to comprehensive domestic and foreign literature, Taiwanese tea originated roughly in the middle and late 17th century, and it is carefully calculated to be about 300 years of history. However, the south China tea region in Taiwan has a humid climate, abundant rainfall, and slightly acidic soil, which is very suitable for the growth of tea plants.
Therefore, after the introduction of tea plants in Taiwan, it was quickly popularized and promoted, and now there are tea plants planted throughout Taiwan Province. Taiwanese tea is deeply influenced by Fujian oolong tea, whether it is the tree species or production process of tea trees, most of them are migrated to Taiwan by Fujian and Guangdong tea farmers. Therefore, the most famous of Taiwanese tea is oolong tea. Today we will talk about the 5 most famous oolong teas in Taiwanese tea, and see which one do you like to drink?
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > the first type: frozen-top oolong</h1>
Frozen-topped oolong is one of the most famous oolong teas in Taiwan, and can also be said to be a typical masterpiece of Taiwanese oolong tea. Its origin is Lugu Township, Taiwan, and the altitude of the entire tea garden is above 600 meters, and many of them even reach an altitude of 1000 meters. Therefore, frozen top oolong tea is also called alpine tea.
Strictly speaking, frozen-top oolong tea is a mild or moderately fermented tea, with the Qingxin oolong tea tree as raw material, and the degree of fermentation is about 35% to 50%. Therefore, the color is dark green and oily, the aroma is high and elegant, the tea soup is yellow and green, and the taste is sweet and strong, which is known as "the holy product in tea".
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > the second kind: Wenshan Baozhong tea</h1>
Wenshan Baozhong Tea is a Taiwanese oolong tea with the same name as frozen top oolong, which has always enjoyed a high reputation. Jin Yong's novel "Tianlong Babu" has Southern Murong and Northern Qiao Feng, while Taiwanese Oolong Tea has Northern Wenshan and Southern Frozen Peak, which gradually leads to the status of Wenshan Baozhong tea in the minds of tea lovers.
Wenshan Baozhong Tea originates in Taipei City and Taoyuan County in the northern part of Taiwan Province, and its production process is modeled on the manufacturing method of Fujian Wuyi Rock Tea. However, the degree of fermentation of Wenshan Baozhong tea is relatively mild, only about 20% to 30%, which belongs to mildly fermented oolong tea, so it is also called clear tea. The strips of Wenshan Baozhong tea are dark green in color, the aroma is quiet like flowers, the soup color is honey green with golden yellow, and the taste is mellow with vitality, which is also a treasure in tea.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > the third kind: Alishan alpine tea</h1>
Alishan, Taiwan is particularly famous because the local geographical environment is very superior, the clouds are steaming and foggy all year round, the water vapor is abundant, the sunshine is sufficient, and the altitude of the tea plantations is higher, mostly above 1000 meters. As the saying goes, alpine clouds produce good tea, and Alishan alpine tea is one of the most famous teas in Taiwan, so it is very popular among consumer groups.
Alishan Alpine Tea Garden can produce tea all year round, both the fragrance of spring and the high rise of autumn, both the richness of summer and the sweetness of winter. The soup color of Alishan Alpine Tea is bright orange and yellow, the aroma is clear, the taste is sweet and mellow, and the aftertaste is long.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > the fourth kind: Oriental Beauty Tea</h1>
In Taiwanese oolong tea, most of the fermentation degree is not more than 50%, which is mild or moderate fermentation. However, the exception is Oriental Beauty Tea, which belongs to the heavy fermentation tea among semi-fermented teas, and even higher than the fermentation degree of Wuyi Rock Tea. Under normal circumstances, according to the production requirements, the degree of fermentation should reach 60%, but in fact, it may even reach 75% to 85%. If it is fermented again, it becomes a fully fermented black tea.
Oriental beauty tea, tea as its name, very beautiful, tea buds pekoe significant, so also known as pekoe oolong tea. The name is said to have been named after Queen Victoria because he was like a classical beauty from the East, breathtaking. Oriental beauty tea, not bitter or astringent, the taste is mellow and sweet, the soup color is bright and transparent like amber, emitting natural honey and fruit aroma, which is endlessly evocative.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > the fifth type: Jinxuan tea</h1>
Among the Taiwanese oolong teas, Jinxuan tea is also a very familiar one. Because its tea tree species and planting areas are mostly on the high mountains above 1 kilometer, many people classify it as a kind of Taiwanese alpine tea. But in fact, Jinxuan tea is a new variety obtained after years of cultivation by Taiwan's tea improvement field, which has its own unique charm.
The tea leaves of Jinxuan tea are thick and tender, after the fermentation process of oolong tea, the finished product tastes mellow and strong, and has a unique variety of incense, both osmanthus and milk, so once it comes out, it is particularly loved by consumers. At present, the planting area of fresh tea is only second to fresh oolong. The planting area of Jinxuan tea has ranked Second, second only to Qingxin Oolong Tea. This shows how popular Jinxuan tea is.
Well, the above 5 kinds are the most distinctive representative tea leaves in Taiwan's oolong tea, and I believe that many tea friends have already drunk one or more of them. What is the different tasting experience for everyone? Do you think Taiwanese oolong tea is good or not? What is your favorite drink? Feel free to leave a comment below to share your views.