Many of the teas which are grown in Fujian province have also been grown in Taiwan. Tea cultivation began in Taiwan in the mid-19th century. Most tea bushes emerge from the ground as a cluster of branches however, the uncommon Dan Cong variety emerges as a single trunk that branches off higher up the stem. Dan cong is a botanical term that refers to the morphology of the tea plant. The name Dan Cong is often misinterpreted as meaning the tea is all picked from a single bush, grove, or clone. The doppelganger of teas, Dancong teas are noted for their ability to naturally imitate the flavors and fragrances of various flowers and fruits, such as orange blossom, orchid, grapefruit, almond, ginger flower, etc. Guangdong province Single Bush Dan Cong( 单 枞) A family of stripe-style oolong teas from Guangdong Province. Outside he found a scrungy old bush, which he nursed to a flourishing bloom of greenish leaves. One day, to reward him for his loyalty and commitment to her, she told him that the key to his future was outside the temple. There is a story regarding the origin of the Tie Guan Yin variety: There was once a poor farmer who was devout and dedicated to maintaining the temple of Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy. It resembles Tie Guan Yin with a very fragrant flavor. Golden Cassia Huangjin Gui ( 黄 金 桂) or Golden Osmanthus is another tea from the Anxi area of Fujian Province. It is very famous as a 'Chinese famous tea' and very popular. Fujian province Iron Goddess Guanyin Tie Guan Yin or Ti Kuan Yin ( 鐵 觀 音) in Chinese, this is a tea from Anxi in South Fujian. Narcissus Shui Xian ( 水 仙) in Chinese, a very dark tea, often grown elsewhere. Cassia Rou Gui ( 肉 桂) in Chinese, a dark tea with a spicy aroma. A light tea with light, yellowish leaves. Iron Monk Arhat Tie Luo Han ( 鉄 羅 漢) in Chinese, a Si Da Ming Cong tea White Comb Bai Ji Guan ( 白 鸡 冠) in Chinese, a Si Da Ming Cong tea. Gold Turtle Shui Jin Gui ( 水 金 亀) in Chinese, a Si Da Ming Cong. This tea is also one of the two oolongs that make it to the list of Chinese famous teas. Red Robe Da Hong Pao ( 大 红 袍) in Chinese, a highly prized tea and a Si Da Ming Cong ( 四 大 名 樅, literally: The Four Great Bushes). Much Shui Xian is grown elsewhere in Fujian. The most famous and expensive oolong teas are made here, and the production is still usually accredited as being organic. Other possible descriptions are "blue tea" (from Qing Cha) or "semi-fermented tea" (although it's oxidized and not fermented). The name oolong tea came into the English language from the Chinese name (烏龍茶), meaning "black dragon tea". The former style is the more traditional of the two. Some are rolled into long curly leaves, while others are 'wrap-curled' into small beads, each with a tail. Several subvarieties of oolong, including those produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian, such as Da Hong Pao, are among the most famous Chinese teas.ĭifferent varieties of oolong are processed differently, but the leaves are formed into one of two distinct styles. It can be sweet and fruity with honey aromas or woody and thick with roasted aromas, or green and fresh with bouquet aromas, all depending on the horticulture and style of production. The taste of oolong ranges hugely amongst various subvarieties. In Chinese tea culture, semi-oxidised oolong teas are collectively grouped as qīngchá. This tea category is especially popular with tea connoisseurs of south China and Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia, as is the tea preparation process that originated from this area: gongfu tea-making, or the gongfu tea infusion approach. The degree of oxidation can range from 8% - 80% depending on the variety and production style. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties. Oolong, sometimes written as wu long or wulong is a traditional Chinese tea ( Camellia sinensis) produced through a unique process including withering under the sun and oxidation before curling and twisting.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |