In the vast and profound Chinese tea culture, green tea is like a bright pearl, shining with a unique light. Among these many varieties of green tea, Nanjing Yuhua tea has become one of the top ten famous teas in China with its thousand-year-old history, unique production technology and excellent quality, and is well-known at home and abroad.
1. Historical origin and cultural inheritance.
The cultivation history of Nanjing Yuhua tea can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when it won the love of the world for its unique quality and aroma. Lu Yu's "Book of Tea" praised it and left a valuable record for future generations. After the development of the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing and other dynasties, Yuhua tea has gradually formed a unique production process and drinking culture, and has become an important part of the tea market in Nanjing and even the whole country.
Since entering the modern era, Nanjing Yuhua tea has won many awards. Winning the silver medal at the China Food Expo not only highlights its status in China's tea industry, but also adds a strong touch to the tea culture in Nanjing. Nowadays, Yuhua tea has become a city card of Nanjing, attracting countless tea customers to come to taste tea and communicate.
Second, the unique production process.
The reason why Nanjing Yuhua tea can become a leader in green tea is inseparable from its unique production process. From picking to finished product, each process embodies the wisdom and hard work of tea farmers.
1.The picking is rigorous.
The picking requirements of Yuhua tea are extremely high, and it is necessary to choose fresh leaves of excellent varieties with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, with a length of 2 to 3 cm. The picking time is generally around Qingming, and the tea leaves at this time are fresh and nutritious. During the picking process, it is necessary to avoid picking and grabbing, and it is not possible to carry old leaves and other sundries. The fresh leaves should be picked lightly, packed in bamboo baskets, and transported back to the workshop for subsequent processing in time. This strict harvesting standard ensures the high quality and purity of the raw materials of Yuhua tea.
2.The withering is just right.
The fresh leaves are left in a cool and ventilated area for 3 to 5 hours, turning once or twice. This process is called wilting, and it allows the moisture inside the buds and leaves to be moderately dissipated, which is conducive to subsequent processing. The degree of withering should be just right, not only to ensure the activity of the tea, but also not to let the tea lose too much water.
3.The inheritance of the skills of the finale.
Finishing is one of the key processes in green tea processing, which destroys the enzyme activity in fresh leaves through high temperatures to keep the tea green. The finishing skills of Yuhua tea have been inherited for thousands of years, and the temperature is properly controlled, which not only removes the grass gas of the tea, but also retains the natural color and aroma of the tea. This step requires a high level of skill from the tea master, and the slightest carelessness will lead to damage to the quality of the tea.
4.The ingenuity of kneading.
Kneading is the most ingenious process in the production process of Yuhua tea. By rolling, the tea leaves are rolled into strips, and the extrusion and adhesion of the tea juice to the surface of the tea leaves are promoted. This can not only shape the unique shape of Yuhua tea, but also facilitate the uniform distribution of tea inclusions and the release of tea aroma during subsequent brewing. When kneading, it is necessary to master the appropriate strength and time to ensure that the shape and quality of the tea leaves reach the best state.
5.Plastic drying excellence.
Shaping and drying is the last process in the production of Yuhua tea. Through shaping, the tea leaves form a unique shape, such as pine needles straight, tight and round; At the same time, the moisture inside the tea is further volatilized through drying, so as to achieve the purpose of fragrance and bitterness. The temperature and time should be strictly controlled during shaping and drying to avoid scorching or spoiling of the tea leaves. This step requires a high level of experience and skill from the tea maker, and the slightest impropriety will affect the quality and taste of the tea.
3. Drinking culture and health preservation.
Nanjing Yuhua tea not only has a unique production process and excellent quality, but also contains a rich drinking culture and health regimen. When tasting Yuhua tea, we can not only feel its turquoise tea, elegant aroma and sweet taste, but also appreciate the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese tea culture. At the same time, Yuhua tea has the effects of quenching thirst, clearing the mind, eliminating appetite, curing asthma, removing annoyance and greasy, etc., and drinking it often is beneficial to health.
As the treasure of Chinese green tea, Nanjing Yuhua Tea has won the love and praise of the world with its thousand-year-old historical heritage, unique production technology and excellent quality. In the future development, we should continue to promote the drinking culture and health preservation of Yuhua tea, so that more people can understand and love this traditional Chinese tea. At the same time, it is also necessary to continuously innovate the production process and technical means to promote the sustainable development and internationalization of the Yuhua tea industry. Let the bright pearl of Nanjing Yuhua tea bloom more brilliantly on the world stage!