Since ancient times, tea has been an indispensable part of Chinese people's lives. Due to historical accumulation, China has become the country with the most tea varieties in the world. The tea exported from China is highly favored by tea lovers both at home and abroad, enjoying a global reputation. So, do you know what the four famous teas in China are?
West Lake Longjing
West Lake Longjing, as the name suggests, is a famous tea produced in the West Lake area of Hangzhou. Longjing tea is harvested twice a year, with the pre-rain Longjing being the best. It has a history of over 1,200 years and was designated as a tribute tea during the Qing Dynasty. Today, it is also listed as a diplomatic gift tea. West Lake Longjing is divided into five types, with the tea produced at Shifeng being considered the highest quality.
Biluochun
Biluochun is produced in Dongting Lake, Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province, and is also known as Dongting Biluochun. It belongs to the green tea category. This tea is tender and fragrant, with a slender shape and fine hairs. Biluochun is a delicate tea, and the water temperature for brewing should be around 70 degrees Celsius, just warm enough to touch the cup. Higher temperatures can destroy its original flavor. It takes about two minutes to unfurl in water. Biluochun leaves a lingering fragrance in the mouth.
Xinyang Maojian
Xinyang Maojian is produced in Xinyang City and Xin County, Henan Province, and originated in the early Republic of China. It belongs to the green tea category. The main characteristics of Xinyang Maojian are one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, with a smooth, round, and fine surface covered in white hairs. The color is emerald green, and the fragrance is refreshing. After brewing, the tea has a bright color, lasting aroma, rich flavor, and a sweet aftertaste. To brew, first rinse the tea with 85-degree water, then discard the water and add more for brewing. Steep for half a minute before drinking.
Junshan Yinzhen
Junshan Yinzhen is produced in Junshan, Yueyang, Hunan Province. It is named for its needle-like shape. Junshan Yinzhen originated in the Tang Dynasty and was listed as a tribute tea at that time. It is made entirely from tea buds, covered in fine hairs, with a bright color and a yellow-orange interior. The buds are uniform in length. Junshan Yinzhen takes 78 hours and eight processes to make. When brewing, preheat the cup with boiling water, then add the tea and pour in 70-degree water. The tea will rise and fall three times in the water. Steep for about ten minutes before drinking.
In addition to the four famous teas listed above, there are many other excellent teas, such as: Anhui—Liuan Guapian, Zhejiang—West Lake Longjing, Sichuan—Zhuyeqing tea, Hubei—Enshi Yulu, Shaanxi—Ziyang Maojian, Shimen Yinfeng, Anhua dark tea, Guzhang Maojian, Gaoqiao Yinfeng, etc.
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Moreover, different teas have different effects~
1. Black tea
It has a warm nature and is effective in warming the meridians, promoting blood circulation, nourishing the stomach, and beautifying the skin. It is suitable for people with long-term weakness, cold stomach, dull complexion, and depression.
2. Ripe Pu-erh tea
It belongs to the water element in the Five Elements theory and has a cool nature. It is effective in reducing greasiness, promoting digestion, and detoxifying. It is particularly effective for overeating, obesity, fatty liver, and phlegm stagnation.
3. Oolong tea
It has certain health benefits for blocked meridians, insufficient vitality, weak spleen and stomach, obesity, high blood lipids, diabetes, osteoporosis, and lack of energy.
4. White tea
It has a cool and astringent nature and is effective in cooling and detoxifying, improving eyesight, reducing internal heat, and refreshing the mind. It is particularly effective for symptoms such as irritability, high blood pressure, heart disease, skin diseases, myopia, colds, and laryngitis.
5. Green tea
It has a generative nature and is slightly cold. It is rich in nutrients and is effective in calming the mind, reducing internal heat, and restoring vitality, helping the body function normally.