The selection of tea leaves and the introduction of the characteristics of the types.
As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, tea not only has a unique taste, but also has rich cultural connotations. In daily life, the selection of tea and the introduction of the characteristics of the type are also the focus of tea culture lovers. This article will introduce in detail the selection method of tea, the types of tea, and the characteristics of each type of tea.
First, the selection method of tea.
1.Observe the shape of the tea: the shape of high-quality tea is neat, the color is bright, and there are no impurities. If the shape of the tea is not neat and the color is dull, it may be defective.
2.Smell the aroma of tea: A good tea should have different aromas such as fragrant, refreshing, and rich, without peculiar smell or miscellaneous taste. When buying tea, you can open the package and smell the aroma of the tea to judge the freshness of the tea.
3.Observe the color of the tea soup: After brewing high-quality tea leaves, the tea soup is clear and transparent, and the color is bright. If the color of the tea soup is cloudy or there are impurities, it may be inferior tea.
4.Taste the taste of tea soup: Good tea should taste pure, fresh and refreshing, and have a strong aftertaste. If the tea soup tastes bitter or has a strong miscellaneous taste, it may be a defective or counterfeit product.
5.Check the production date and expiration date: The shelf life of tea is generally 1-3 years, if it exceeds the expiration date or does not have a production date, it is best not to buy it.
2. Introduction to the types and characteristics of tea.
1.Green tea. Green tea is a tea that has not been fermented, and its production process includes steps such as finishing, rolling, and drying. Green tea has the characteristics of "three greens", that is, dry tea green, tea soup green, and leaf bottom green. Common green tea varieties include Longjing, Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, etc. Green tea is fragrant and fresh, the taste is refreshing and sweet, and it has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, refreshing and refreshing.
2.Black tea. Black tea is a fully fermented tea, and its production process includes steps such as withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. Black tea is ruddy in color and rich in fragrance. Common black tea varieties include Qimen black tea, Zhengshan small seed, etc. Black tea has the functions of warming the stomach, aiding digestion, and replenishing energy, and is suitable for winter drinking.
3.Oolong.
Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea, and its production process includes withering, shaking, frying, and rolling. Oolong tea is green and yellow in color, and the fragrance is rich and long-lasting. Common oolong tea varieties include Tieguanyin, Dahongpao, etc. Oolong tea has the effects of lowering lipids and lowering blood pressure, and is suitable for patients with obesity or high blood pressure.
4.White tea. White tea is a tea that has not been fermented, and its production process includes steps such as withering and drying. The color of white tea is silvery, white, gray-green, and the fragrance is fresh and elegant. Common varieties of white tea include Baihao Silver Needle, White Peony, etc. White tea has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing fire and dryness, and is suitable for drinking in summer.
5.Yellow tea. Yellow tea is a lightly fermented tea that is made in a similar way to green tea, but the yellow tea is sullen before drying. Yellow tea is yellow in color, mellow and sweet in fragrance. Common varieties of yellow tea include Junshan silver needle and so on. Yellow tea has the effect of invigorating the stomach and digesting the appetite, refreshing the mind, and is suitable for people with indigestion or fatigue.
In short, when choosing tea, you should pay attention to the appearance of the tea, smell the aroma, see the color of the soup, taste the taste, and check the production date and shelf life. At the same time, it is also necessary to understand the characteristics and functions of various teas, so as to choose the tea that suits you according to your own situation.