Since ancient times, tea has been an indispensable part of Chinese people's lives. Due to its historical heritage, up to this day, our country has become the country with the most varieties of tea in the world. The tea we export is favored by tea enthusiasts at home and abroad and enjoys a worldwide reputation. So do you know what the four famous teas of China are?

West Lake Longjing

The name West Lake Longjing indicates that it is a famous tea produced in Hangzhou's West Lake area. Longjing is produced twice a year, with pre-rain Longjing being considered the best quality. It has a history of over 1200 years and was sealed as imperial tea during the Qing Dynasty. Nowadays, it is listed as a diplomatic gift tea. West Lake Longjing is divided into five types, with the Longjing produced in Lion Peak being considered the highest quality.

Biluochun

Biluochun is produced in Dongting Lake, Wu County, Jiangsu Province, hence it is also known as Dongting Biluochun, belonging to the category of Green Tea. This tea has many tender buds and a fragrant aroma, with a slender shape covered in downy hair. Biluochun is a relatively delicate tea, and it is best brewed at around 70 degrees Celsius, when the cup feels slightly warm to the touch. Higher temperatures can spoil the original taste of the tea. After about two minutes in the water, the leaves will fully unfurl. When drinking Biluochun, there is a lingering fragrance in the mouth and the aftertaste lasts for a long time.

Xinyang Maojian

Xinyang Maojian is produced in the Xinyang City area and nearby Xin County in Henan Province, originating in the early Republic of China era. It belongs to the category of green tea. The main characteristics of Xinyang Maojian are one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, straight, with a smooth surface, fine texture, and abundant white down. Its color is emerald green and it has a pleasant fragrance. After brewing, the tea soup is bright, the aroma is lasting, the taste is rich and mellow, and there is a sweet return in the mouth. When brewing, first rinse the tea with 85-degree water, pour it out, and then add water for brewing. After half a minute, it can be consumed.

Junshan Yinzhen

Junshan Yinzhen is produced on Junshan Island in Yueyang, Hunan Province. Because of its needle-like shape, it is called Junshan Yinzhen. Junshan Yinzhen originated in the Tang Dynasty and was listed as tribute tea at the time. Junshan Yinzhen is made entirely from tea buds, covered with downy hair, with a bright color and a yellow-orange interior. They are uniformly sized. It takes 78 hours and eight processes to make Junshan Yinzhen. When brewing, it is best to preheat with boiling water, wipe the cup dry, place the tea in the cup, and brew with 70-degree water. After brewing, the tea will rise and fall three times in the water before standing upright. It can be consumed approximately ten minutes after brewing.

In addition to the four famous teas mentioned above, there are, of course, many other excellent teas, such as: Anhui – Luan Guapian, Zhejiang – West Lake Longjing, Sichuan – Zhuyeqing tea, Hubei – Enshi Yulü, Shaanxi – Ziyang Maojian, Shimen Yinfeng, Anhua black tea, Guzhang Maojian, Gaoqiao Yinfeng, etc….

If you are a tea enthusiast or want to try these famous teas, why not visit the Gaoqiao Tea Market? Here, you can find all kinds of famous teas from all over the country. You can find everything you want here!

And different teas have different effects oh~

1. Black tea

It has a warm nature, and its effects include warming the tendons and activating blood circulation, warming the stomach, nourishing the face, and resolving stagnation. It is suitable for those who have symptoms of chronic weakness, coldness in the stomach and abdomen, dull complexion, depression, etc.

2. Pu'er ripe tea

Its nature is cool, and its effects include removing greasiness, reducing dampness, and detoxifying. It is particularly effective against symptoms such as overeating, obesity, fatty liver, phlegm-dampness, and blood stasis.

3. Oolong Tea

It has certain health benefits for meridian blockage, qi deficiency, spleen and stomach weakness, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, and lack of energy.

4. White Tea

It has a slightly cool and astringent nature, and its effects include cooling and detoxifying, clearing the eyes and reducing fire, and refreshing the mind. It is particularly effective against symptoms such as irritability, high blood pressure, heart disease, skin diseases, myopia, colds, and sore throats.

5. Green tea

It has a generative nature, is slightly cool, and is nutritionally rich. Its effects include clearing the heart and reducing fire, and helping to restore vitality, which contributes to the normal functioning of the human body.