When it comes to oolong tea, it can be regarded as one of the biggest stars in the tea world. It is not only well known in China, but also exported overseas, and has become a favorite drink of many people. However, have you ever wondered why oolong tea is called "oolong"? What is the story behind this name?
anecdote
There are many interesting legends and anecdotes about the origin of the name of Oolong tea. Among them, the most common story is related to a tea farmer named "Su Long".
It is said that during the Qing Dynasty, there was a tea farmer named Su Long in Anxi County, Fujian Province, who was affectionately called "Wulong" by his townspeople because of his dark skin. One day, Su Long picked tea leaves as usual and prepared them to be sun-dried into tea leaves. However, due to some delays, he forgot to make the tea. It was not until a few days later that Su Long remembered to make the tea.
When he rushed to the tea drying field, but found that the original tea leaves should become green tea, but also showed a black color. At first, Su Long thought that the tea leaves were sunburned, the heart is very chagrined. But when he brewed the tea to taste, but found that the tea has a strong aroma, mellow flavor, far better than the previous green tea.
To commemorate this accidental discovery, Su Long named this tea "Oolong Tea". Since then, the fame of Oolong tea has gradually spread and become one of the specialties of Anxi, Fujian.
morphological characteristics
In addition to legends and anecdotes, the origin of the name Oolong tea is also closely related to the morphological characteristics of the tea itself.
Oolong tea belongs to the semi-fermented tea category, its production process will go through withering, shaking, frying, kneading, baking and other processes. Under the action of these processes, the tea leaves will show a black or greenish-brown color, and the cords are tightly knotted like a dragon, and after brewing, the tea spreads out in the water, and the shape is also quite similar to the form of a dragon.
Therefore, from this point of view, it is also very appropriate to name the tea as "Oolong Tea".
great variety
There are many types of oolong tea, which can be categorized into three main groups, including Minbei oolong, Minnan oolong and Taiwan oolong, according to the different factors such as origin, production process and aroma. Among them.Minbei oolong (Fujian province)Wuyi Rock Tea is the most famous.Minnan oolongThe Anxi Tieguanyin and Phoenix Monocotyledon are the most popular ones.Taiwan OolongThe most well-known teas are Freezing Top Oolong, Alishan Oolong and Oriental Beauty.
Oolong teas from different origins are distinctive in aroma, flavor and taste. For example, Wuyi Rock Tea is famous for its unique rocky flavor, Anxi Tieguanyin is loved for its rich milky flavor, and Taiwan Oolong Tea is known for its elegant floral aroma.
cultural connotation
Oolong tea is not only a delicious drink, but also contains deep oriental cultural connotations. In traditional Chinese culture, tea is regarded as a spiritual support, and Oolong tea, with its unique aroma and flavor, supports people's love of nature and life.
Sipping a cup of oolong tea, you can not only feel its sweetness and mellowness, but also realize the long-lasting mood and oriental wisdom.
Oolong tea is not only a tea, but also a cultural symbol. It carries the accumulation of history and represents the essence of oriental tea culture. Tasting Oolong tea is not only the enjoyment of taste buds, but also the nourishment of the soul.
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