Oolong tea, also known as green tea, is one of the six basic teas in China and belongs to semi-fermented tea. Because of its semi-fermented nature and unique production process, oolong tea has a wide variety of varieties and charming aromas, and is very sought after and loved.
Oolong tea is known for its high aroma and strong flavor. According to the different styles of the place of origin, people divide the most representative oolong tea into "four major families". Including Southern Fujian Oolong, Northern Fujian Oolong, Guangdong Oolong and Taiwan Oolong.
Minnan Oolong
Representative tea: Tieguanyin
Tieguanyin
The representative tea of Minnan Oolong is the well-known Tieguanyin.
Many people initially fell in love with drinking tea and making tea, which was opened by a cup of fragrant Tieguanyin.
Once Tieguanyin swept the country, people were attracted by the aroma of a cup of tea, and they were also fascinated by the breath between their lips and teeth like a youlan.
In recent years, it is difficult to hear someone in the tea circle who says that they love Tieguanyin the most. Why?
For Tieguanyin, people mostly chase incense. What is the selling point, the market chases what. Therefore, for the sake of the incense of Tieguanyin, the more green it is, the greener it is, and it is easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort after drinking, which is the reason why many people give up.
Anxi, the birthplace of Tieguanyin, is actually a good place with beautiful mountains and clear waters and sweet mist.
Anyone who has been to Anxi during the tea season and smells the aroma of tea green emitted by every household making tea will be addicted to this natural and wonderful atmosphere.
Today, such a fragrant and elegant Tieguanyin makes tea lovers prohibitive, which is worth pondering in the industry.
Good tea should not blindly cater to the market, but should guide the market with its characteristics and charm, so that people understand her good.
Fortunately, in recent years, there are also some tea people with feelings and conscience who are working hard to restore the original taste and craftsmanship of Tieguanyin. I also hope that the Tieguanyin, which is loved by everyone, can be draped in the light of clear fog and bloom again in the tea world.
In addition to Tieguanyin, there are many distinctive oolong teas in southern Fujian, such as Benshan, Meizhan, Golden Gui, White Bud Qilan, Zhangping Daffodil, and so on.
These teas, all have their own characteristics, but they all seem to have a bit of the characteristics of the Minnan people, fresh and dusty, gentle temperament, and high aroma. If you like this delicate temperament, it is better to try.
Northern Fujian Oolong
Representative tea: Da Hong Pao
Big Red Robe
Speaking of northern Fujian Oolong, the names are like thunder. Da Hong Pao, Daffodil, Cinnamon, Iron Luohan, White Chicken Crown, Half-Day Waist...
Da Hong Pao and cinnamon are even more popular throughout the country, becoming synonymous with good tea and expensive tea.
The above oolong tea, collectively known as rock tea, is located in the Wuyi Mountains, Bishui Danshan, Creeks and Streams, and Jungle Orchid Stones in northern Fujian, occupying the unique living conditions of good tea.
Wuyi rock tea is known for its taste, fragrant in taste, rich soup color, mellow taste and strong recognition. In today's world where people love spicy and salty food and have a heavier taste, rock tea is really pleasing to drink.
The charm of rock tea lies in its tea soup, which is not only fragrant and mellow, but also has a unique "rock rhyme". Just like the Qianlong Emperor said, "The smell is clear and the bone is also bone.".
Guangdong Oolong
Representative tea: Phoenix single bush
The representative tea of Guangdong Oolong is naturally a phoenix single bush known as "perfume in tea".
Phoenix single bush, elegant and clear, with a variety of pleasant natural floral fragrance, has a unique mountain charm.
Many people who drink Phoenix Single Bush for the first time will think that the floral substance is added to it, so that it will have such a wonderful smell close to various flowers.
In fact, it is just a tea leaf, and when it conforms to the environment, the tea maker expresses the ultimate beauty of natural things with diligent hands and wisdom.
Leaving aside the taste of single bush tea, just looking at the names of these various aromatic teas is enough to make people yearn.
Magnolia incense, yellow branch incense, honey orchid incense, almond incense, ginger flower fragrance, bamboo leaf incense, Tongtian incense, osmanthus fragrance, evening incense, silver flower fragrance, oriental red and so on. It was as if the world's hundred spices were contained in this tea.
People who pay attention to the smell of grass and trees in this world, feel sensitively, and have a soft heart, when they drink a good cup of phoenix bushes, they will be surprised to feel that tea is as its name suggests.
Honey orchid fragrance, smell the fragrance like orchid, drink sweet like honey, drink lips and teeth to leave incense.
Yellow gardenia seems to blend the aroma of spring flowers and the sweetness of autumn fruits. The beautiful aroma of gardenia between the lips and teeth has not yet dissipated, and there are bursts of sweet fruits like peaches at the throat.
The rich fragrance of the phoenix single bush, the aroma awakens the spleen, the liver is relieved, and it is very suitable for tasting and drinking at a dull time, helping to purify the body and mind and generate vitality.
Taiwan Oolong
Representative tea: Oriental beauty
Taiwanese oolong tea was first introduced from Fujian. There are famous Wenshan Bao species, cave top oolong, alpine oolong, Jinxuan oolong, Oriental beauty and so on.
The preparation method of Taiwanese oolong tea originates from Anxi, Fujian Province, and is mostly similar to that of southern Fujian oolong. The most distinctive feature of the unique is the Oriental Beauty Tea.
Oriental beauty tea, with many names, pekoe oolong, champagne oolong, lime tea, five-color tea, all refer to her.
The tea garden of oriental beauty must be a natural ecological environment. Because the formation of the taste of oriental beauty is related to the bite of the tea plant by the small green leafhopper. Without the application of pesticides, the food chain is natural, in order to form a good quality oriental beauty tea.
Many people mistakenly believe that oriental beauties are black tea. Her honey aroma and sweet taste are indeed similar to black tea. But under the delicate taste, there is a cold floral and ripe fruit aroma, but also with the wonderful layers of oolong tea, feeling gentle and full.
Oolong tea is a big proposition. There are many varieties and different tastes. Some are fresh, some are old, some are elegant, and some are rich.
Some people who make oolong tea insist on focusing, some integrate and change, some advocate tradition, and some strive for innovation.
No matter what, the ups and downs of tea continue to confirm people's hearts. Good tea made with heart will never be silent, and inferior tea that pursues profit will not last long.
This is true of the tea industry, and so is everything in the world. Everyone should be self-motivated.
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