Tieguanyin tea, as one of the traditional Chinese teas, enjoys a good reputation all over the world. It is produced in Xiping Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, and its origin can be traced back to 1723-1735. Tieguanyin tea is not only a tea name, but also a tea tree variety, which belongs to the green tea category and is one of the top ten famous teas in China.
Features of Tieguanyin tea
Tieguanyin tea is between green tea and black tea, and belongs to the semi-fermented tea category. It is famous for its unique "Guanyin rhyme" fragrance and elegant rhyme, after brewing, it exudes a natural orchid fragrance, the taste is pure, the aroma is long-lasting, and it is known as "seven bubbles with residual fragrance".
How to drink Tieguanyin tea
Preparation:Use small earthenware pots and cups (small cups). Blanch the kettle and cup with boiling water first, then place the tea leaves in the jug.
Brewing Steps:
Throw tea:Fill the pot with Tieguanyin tea leaves equivalent to one-half to two-thirds of the pot's capacity.
Chu Chong:Pour in boiling water and then pour it out quickly, the first two dishes of tea are usually discarded, because the tea leaves are still dusty, and the burnt taste is slightly heavier, which is not suitable for the mouth. These two dishes of tea are used to warm the cups.
Reflush:The third boiling water is poured into the pot, and after 1 to 2 minutes, the tea soup is poured into a small cup to maintain the temperature of the tea.
The correct way to brew Tieguanyin tea
Temperature control:The water temperature should not be too high, about 90, too hot will destroy the aroma of the tea.
Time Control:After the initial brewing, the water should be poured out quickly to avoid soaking for too long and affecting the taste of the tea.
Tilt pour:When brewing, pour the tea soup into a small cup at an even speed to keep the tea soup even and clear.
As one of the traditional Chinese teas, Tieguanyin tea not only has a unique tea aroma and taste, but also a symbol of culture. The correct brewing method can release the aroma and taste of Tieguanyin tea, so that people can experience tradition and beauty in the process of tasting tea. If you master the correct brewing skills, you will be able to appreciate the mellowness and elegance brought by Tieguanyin tea, and feel the profound heritage of Chinese tea culture.