Yixing Black Tea
Yixing Black Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight and even strips
Liquor Color
Wurun
Fragrance
Subtle magnolia fragrance
Taste
Sweet and refreshing, no bitterness
Brewed Tea Leaves
Red and soft
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Yixing Black Tea Introduction
Because Yixing was called “Yangxian” during the Qin and Han dynasties, Yixing black tea is also known as Yangxian black tea. The outside world calls Yixing black tea “Suhong”, which is mostly wild locally and has very low production. It has the characteristics and effects of high sweetness, peace and stomach nourishment.
Yixing Black Tea Origin
Mingling Mountain area, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province
Yixing Black Tea Production Process
The tea is harvested in early spring every year, and the tender buds and leaves with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves are picked. The fine tender leaves are selected from the best buds or fresh leaves with one bud and one leaf just beginning to unfold. After picking, it goes through the primary and refined processes of withering, rolling (including screening and re-rolling), fermentation, drying, etc.
Yixing Black Tea Purchase Guide
Common brands include “Linggu Brand”, “Liangsheng Brand”, “Maohua Brand” and so on.
Yixing Black Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, Yixing black tea has tight, fine and uniform tea strands with a dark color. After brewing, the internal aroma is faintly reminiscent of magnolia, the soup is bright red, and the leaves are bright red and soft.
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