When we walk through the vast land of the motherland and explore those distinctive regional cultures, we will always find many breathtaking and magical places.
Wuyi Mountain is such a place full of charm and mystery, and its unique geographical environment and rich cultural accumulation have given birth to a number of unique teas - Wuyi Rock Tea.
Today, let's take a closer look at the thousand-year-old legend of this precious tea.
Wuyi rock tea is produced in the Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve in Wuyishan City, Nanping City, Fujian Province, and belongs to the oolong tea family.
After the unique production technology, this tea shows a unique rock bone flower fragrance, which is extremely rare.
The craftsmanship is very exquisite, and it is the awe and respect of the tea maker for the natural world.
Its taste is unique, and after drinking, it is full of mouth, and the aftertaste is endless, which is intoxicating.
Regarding the origin of Wuyi tea, according to the strict definition of the national standard, the origin of rock tea is located in the entire scenic area of Chongyang River in the east, Nanfeng Highway in the south, Gaogao Highway in the west, and Huangbai River in the north.
However, according to a more detailed geographical division, rock tea can be subdivided into four levels: Zhengyan tea, semi-rock tea, Zhou tea and outer mountain tea.
Among them, the Zhengyan area is known as "the famous rock and rock products", especially the three pits of Niulankeng, Huiyuan Pit and the pouring water pit and the two streams of Wuyuan Stream and Liuxiang Stream can be called classics, not only have their own characteristics, but also have a prominent reputation.
When it comes to the growth environment of Wuyi rock tea, we have to mention this beautiful Wuyi Mountain.
The region is located in the northern part of Fujian Province, which belongs to the middle ** zone, and the climate varies greatly throughout the year, with an average temperature of 17 degrees Celsius9°C, precipitation is about 2000 mm, and the average relative humidity is up to 80%.
The soil here is dominated by red or yellow soils rich in organic matter, with a pH of 4 55. The deep and organic-rich topsoil allows the tea plants to absorb sufficient nutrients and sunlight.
Most of the tea trees here are rock formations composed of volcanic conglomerate and shale, which provide an ideal place for the growth of high-quality tea plants.
Among the many excellent Wuyi rock teas, Dahongpao is undoubtedly the most famous tea.
It is a treasure among oolong teas and is known as a national treasure.
This tea has been cultivated on Wuyi Mountain for nearly 350 years, which can be described as a long history.
Since 1998, although the big red robe is only 20 grams, it has been able to arouse the enthusiasm of buyers at auction every time for its unique taste and flavor, and it has sold for 15680,000 yuan to 20The sky-high price of 80,000 yuan.
The cliff carvings of the Jiulong Cave where the mother tree of Dahongpao is located have also been listed as a provincial cultural relics protection unit.
In order to better protect the mother tree, Wuyishan City has ordered that starting in 2006, the picking of the mother tree Dahongpao should be prohibited, and it should be carefully maintained, and a special management agency should be set up to be responsible for the maintenance of the mother tree.
Among all the varieties of Wuyi rock tea, there are several teas that are particularly noteworthy to mention.
The first is the narcissus series, which is characterized by its firm and majestic cords, mellow and clear taste, and bright green leaves.
The second is the cinnamon series, which has a bright color, oily and moist like fat, a golden soup like a spring, and a thick and bold leaf bottom.
Finally, there is the Mingcong series, which are independent tea varieties with excellent natural quality and unique flavor, which have been cultivated over a long period of time.
Other notable species such as the rare local varieties of vegetable tea are also the popular Wuyi rock tea.
Whether it's Da Hong Pao or other varieties of Wuyi rock tea, they all have unique characteristics and flavors that make people try it.
In general, Wuyi rock tea is the culmination of nature, skills, culture and inheritance, and is the most selfless gift of nature to human beings.
No matter who sets foot on this warm and poetic land, you can deeply feel that every inch of land and every wisp of tea here is full of vitality and vitality.
Let us cherish the precious gift of Wuyi rock tea and protect this gift from nature.