Speaking of Tieguanyin, I have to say Anxi, Fujian, which is the place where Tieguanyin is produced. Tieguanyin is one of the top ten famous teas in China, which is both a tea name and a tea plant variety name, between green tea and black tea, and belongs to the semi-fermented tea category.
Unique Guanyin rhyme, fragrance and elegant rhyme, after brewing there is a natural orchid fragrance, pure taste, rich and lasting aroma, there are seven bubbles with afterscent. Speaking of Anxi, I have to mention Anxi Tieguanyin, which is world-famous, so how can you miss visiting the birthplace of Tieguanyin when you travel to Anxi.
The origin of Tieguanyin is located in the mist-shrouded Anxi Xiping, where the high-quality planted Tieguanyin landform of Anxi is perfectly displayed. Surrounded by mountains, peaks and clouds.
The average annual temperature is 15-18 degrees, the frost-free period is 260-324 days, the annual rainfall is 1700-1900 mm, and the relative humidity is more than 78%. Most of the soil is acidic red soil, PH value 4.5-5.6, deep soil layer, especially suitable for tea plant growth.
Affected by the high altitude and the typical hilly climate of the Daiyun Mountains, it is in the clouds and fog all year round, and it is precisely because of sufficient moisture and moderate temperature that the famous Tieguanyin is located in this place. Xiping Town has thus become China's famous "hometown of tea kings" and the reputation of tea brands.
Xiping is the birthplace of Tieguanyin, Benshan and other famous teas, and in 2002 it was recognized as the "Birthplace of China's Tieguanyin Tea" by the Organizing Committee of China's Specialty Town Recommendation and Publicity Activities.
Xiping has a considerable number of tea gardens, reaching as many as 37,000 mu, with an annual output of 6,000 tons of tea, with a high-quality Tieguanyin production base of 15,000 mu, more than 90% of the population living or involved in tea, and the number of tea gardens and the annual output of tea are ranked first in the county. There are many kinds of tea trees in Xiping, including Tieguanyin, Golden Gui, Benshan, Hairy Crab and so on.
So long with me into the real birthplace of Tieguanyin, Anxi Xiping Town Songyan Village, this antique village is located in the mountains, from the county seat to Songyan Village, all the way around the winding road, and finally arrived here.
Songyan Village is located in the middle of the lofty mountains, the average altitude is more than 800 meters, it is precisely because of the high altitude, so it is particularly suitable for the growth of Tieguanyin, and it can also make high-quality Tieguanyin.
Xiping Mountain is clear because of the water, the water is beautiful because of the mountain, come to Songyan Village, you can take a deep breath and feel the fresh air. Here, we visited Master Wei, the inheritor of Tieguanyin, followed him into the Chayuan Ancient Road, saw the Tieguanyin mother tree with his own eyes, and told us the story of the origin of Tieguanyin.
Speaking of the invention of Tieguanyin, Anxi folk have always been full of beautiful and magical legends. One: Guanyin Bodhisattva Dream; one day: The Qianlong Emperor gave the name. Whether it is Guanyin Tomeng or Qianlong giving the name, the good name of Anxi Tieguanyin has since become famous in the world.
How many procedures does a piece of tea have to go through to change from tea green to tea for people to enjoy, which is really not easy. Witnessing the production process from tea green to tea leaves, I finally understood the 100 flavors of Anxi Tieguanyin, and its aroma was cultivated by the inheritors one process after another.
Tieguanyin is not only fragrant and mellow, it is a natural delicious drink, and the health care function is also the best in tea. Modern medical research shows that in addition to the health care function of general tea, Tieguanyin also has anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-arteriosclerosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes, weight loss and bodybuilding, prevention and treatment of caries, heat reduction, anti-tobacco and alcohol and other effects.
️ Tips: Songyan Village is located in the middle of the mountainside, the mountain road is curved, self-driving should pay attention to safety, there is no public transportation, self-driving is the most convenient.