Speaking of Wuyi rock tea, no one must know no one knows. And mentioned the treasures of Wuyi rock tea, Dahongpao is deservedly "king of tea". However, why this little tea can have such a prominent position? The origin of its name "Dahongpao", and contains what kind of legendary story?
Revealing the legend behind the name of Dahongpao
About the origin of the name of Dahongpao, folk has been circulating a number of versions, of which the most widely circulated are the following two:
Legend 1: Scholar's Tea
According to legend, during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty, a scholar named Ding Xian was passing through Wuyi Mountain when he fell ill by the side of the road. Fortunately, the old abbot of Tianxin Yongshou Zen Temple rescued him and gave him Dahongpao tea to drink, and his condition was miraculously cured. Later, Ding Xian high school scholars, not forgetting the grace of life-saving teacher, specially rushed back to Wuyi Mountain, to thank the old abbot. In order to express his respect for the Dahongpao tea, he will be wearing the big red robe when he was admitted to the tea tree, from now on, this tea tree will be called "Dahongpao".
Legend 2: The Emperor Gave the Robe
Another legend states that during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong traveled south of the Yangtze River on a small tour and when he passed through Wuyi Mountain, he tasted the Dahongpao tea offered by a local tea farmer and was overwhelmed with praise. In recognition of the excellent quality of the tea plant, Emperor Qianlong gave it a Dahongpao and named it "Dahongpao".
Regardless of the version of the legend, the precious quality of Dahongpao tea itself is beyond doubt. Its appearance of black light and moist, after brewing the soup color red and bright, fragrant and long-lasting, mellow and sweet taste, long aftertaste, known as the "king of rock tea", "king of tea" reputation.
Dahongpao is so precious, mainly due to its unique growing environment and exquisite production technology. Wuyi Mountain is located in the northern part of Fujian Province, and the mother tree of Dahongpao is several tea trees that have been growing in the cliff crevices of the Jiulongke rock face for more than a hundred years. These tea trees are influenced by the natural environment of rocky cliffs, mountain spring water and air, forming a unique aroma and flavor.
Taste Dahongpao: Feel the profoundness of Chinese tea culture
Dahongpao is not only one of the treasures of tea, but also contains a profound Chinese tea culture. Tasting Dahongpao, you can not only feel its unique aroma and flavor, but also appreciate the love and respect for tea that the Chinese people have had since ancient times.
To this day, Dahongpao is still the representative tea of Wuyi Rock Tea, loved by tea lovers all over the world. Sip a cup of Dahongpao, feel its unique charm and long history and culture, I believe you will be convinced.
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