The name Houkui tea sounds full of mystery and interest, as if you can glimpse a vivid picture of the mountains and forests. So, what kind of tea does Houkui tea belong to?
Monkey Kui tea, full name Taiping Monkey KuiIt is one of the traditional Chinese teas, belonging to the green tea class of sharp tea, produced in Taiping County, Anhui Province (now changed to Huangshan District, Huangshan City). Its shape has two leaves holding buds, flat and straight, naturally stretching, white and hidden, and has the reputation of "monkey kui two pointed ends, not scattered, not warped and not curled". The leaf color is pale green and even, and the leaf veins are green and red, commonly known as "red silk thread"; The orchid fragrance is high and refreshing, the taste is mellow and sweet, the soup color is clear and clear, the bottom of the leaves is tender and green, and the buds and leaves are fat and strong.
The production process of Houkui tea is very particular, and it needs to go through processes such as killing, hair drying, foot drying, and re-baking. In particular, hair drying and foot drying are the key steps in forming the unique quality of Houkui tea. When the hair is baked, the tea leaves are heated in the pot, the water evaporates, and the tea leaves gradually soften, forming a unique "monkey shape". When the foot is roasted, the tea leaves are further dried to achieve the purpose of fragrance and astringency, so that Houkui tea has a unique orchid aroma and mellow taste.
The quality characteristics of Houkui tea are mainly reflected in its shape, color, aroma, taste and soup. Its shape is like a monkey, the color is pale green, the aroma is high and refreshing, the taste is mellow, and the soup color is clear and green. In particular, its unique orchid aroma makes people unforgettable. In addition, the bottom of the leaves of Houkui tea is also an important embodiment of its quality, tender green and bright, and the buds and leaves are fat and strong, which is pleasing to the eye.
Houkui tea not only has unique quality characteristics, but also rich nutritional value. It contains a variety of nutrients such as tea polyphenols, caffeine, amino acids, etc., and has a variety of health care functions such as refreshing, antihypertensive and lipid-lowering, and antioxidant. Drinking Houkui tea in moderation can not only taste its unique orchid aroma and mellow taste, but also enjoy the health benefits it brings.
In general, Houkui tea is a kind of green tea with unique quality, high aroma and mellow taste. Its production process is exquisite, the quality characteristics are obvious, the nutritional value is rich, and it is a treasure among the traditional Chinese teas. Whether it's a tea tasting or a collection, Houkui tea is a good tea product worth trying.