White tea, one of the six major types of tea in China, is named after the white hairs that cover its buds and leaves and the white color of its soup after brewing. White tea has a long history, as early as the Tang Dynasty has been recorded, known as the "king of tea" reputation. So, white tea is produced in which province in China?
Home of White Tea: Fujian
White tea, a name that sounds poetic, is produced in Fuding, Zhenghe, Songxi and Jianyang in China's Fujian Province, areas that are blessed with natural conditions that are ideal for the growth of white tea. The history of white tea can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, but it really began to gain popularity during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Unique Features of Fujian White Tea
Fujian white tea is renowned at home and abroad, thanks to its unique natural environment and exquisite processing technology.
- Unique natural environmentFujian white tea producing areas are located in hilly mountains, high altitude, cloudy, sunshine, abundant rainfall, fertile soil, for the growth of white tea tree provides superior natural conditions.
- Exquisite processing technologyFujian White Tea: Fujian White Tea's processing technology is very delicate, mainly including withering, baking, picking stems and separating buds and hairs. Among them, withering is the key process of white tea processing, which directly affects the aroma and flavor of white tea.
Types of Fujian White Tea
Fujian white tea is mainly divided into the following categories according to the different picking standards and processing techniques:
- white hair silver needle (fine needle used in TCM)White Hair Silver Needle is a precious white tea, made from the first bud tip of the tea tree, which is fat and full of white hairs, shaped like a silver needle, hence its name. White Hair Silver Needle's aroma is clear and elegant, and its flavor is fresh and sweet, which makes it the best white tea.
- white peonyWhite Peony is made from the first two buds of the tea tree. The buds are strong and full of white hairs, resembling the buds of peonies, hence the name. White Peony has a rich aroma and a mellow, sweet flavor, making it the best white tea.
- frown for longevityShou Mei is made from the open-faced buds and leaves of the tea tree. The buds and leaves are smaller, with fewer white hairs, but yellowish-brown in color and shaped like eyebrows, hence the name. Shou Mei has a strong aroma and mellow, sweet flavor, and is a popular tea among white teas.
How to Brew White Tea
The brewing method of white tea is more delicate, the water temperature is too high, it is easy to destroy the aroma and flavor of white tea. Generally speaking, when brewing white tea, the water temperature should be controlled at about 80-90 degrees Celsius.
- Take an appropriate amount of white tea and place it in a gaiwan or teacup.
- Brew a small amount of hot water to moisten the tea before filling with boiling water.
- Wait 3-5 minutes to sip.
concluding remarks
White Tea, a rare tea from the Fujian Province of China, is conquering tea lovers all over the world with its unique charm. Whether it's a busy day at work or a relaxing afternoon, a cup of refreshing white tea can bring a touch of peace and relaxation to your life.
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