Fuzhou Jasmine Tea
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight, fine, even
Liquor Color
Dark Green
Fragrance
Pure and rich, fresh and lasting
Taste
Rich and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Yellow-green, soft and tender
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Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Introduction
Fuzhou jasmine tea is a historical tea and the only historical tea in the jasmine tea category. Fuzhou is located in the southern tropical zone, with a mild climate and flowers and trees everywhere. The advantageous cultivation environment has formed the characteristics of jasmine tea, which is white, thick, and has a lasting aroma. The jasmine flowers produced here are also famous for their early flowering period, long flowering period, large buds, high yield, good quality, and strong fragrance.
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea History
Fuzhou jasmine tea was created during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 2011, Fuzhou was awarded the title of “Origin of World Jasmine Tea”; in 2012, the International Tea Committee awarded Fuzhou jasmine tea the title of “World Famous Tea”.
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Origin
Fuzhou and Ningde in Fujian Province
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Production Process
The tea base should be selected from high-quality green tea buds with single leaves or one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves picked around Qingming or Guyu. Jasmine flowers are generally harvested from early May to the end of October in Fujian Province, and jasmine flowers that are about to bloom should be selected. After the processes of tea base preparation, flower maintenance, flower mixing, flower perforation, continued scenting, initial flower, drying, flower transfer or jacquard, uniform stacking and boxing, and flower pressing, good jasmine tea can be said to be a work of art that integrates the beauty of tea leaves and the fragrance of flowers. The most critical link is scenting and mixing. The amount of flowers, the degree of opening of flowers, the uniformity and speed of mixing, the length of time and temperature of scenting are all important factors that determine the fragrance of tea. Only by mastering these skills can we achieve the ideal state of flower tea integration.
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Purchase Guide
At present, Fuzhou jasmine tea has become the only jasmine tea in the world with three geographical indications, namely geographical indication certification trademark, origin product protection mark, and agricultural product geographical indication. Please look for the geographical indication product protection anti-counterfeiting mark when purchasing. The main brands include “Wu Yutai”, “Zhang Yiyuan”, “Linong”, etc.
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Quality Identification
◎ High-quality jasmine tea has a complete appearance and a light yellow color, without any other inclusions or broken tea leaves. ◎ The top-quality jasmine tea has a strong aroma, is fresh and lasting, and can be brewed for at least two times, while some inferior flower teas have a thin and short aroma, which is fragrant after one brew but not after two brews. ◎ The tea soup of high-quality jasmine tea is fresh and refreshing, without any other peculiar smell. After drinking, the fragrance of flowers and the mellow aroma of tea remain in the mouth. ◎ The color of the soup of jasmine tea should be bright yellow. If it is dark and reddish, the quality is often poor.
Fuzhou Jasmine Tea Brewing Method
Choose a glass cup for brewing. First, preheat the glass cup with boiling water. Put about 3 grams of scented tea into the cup, and then pour in 80-90℃ boiling water twice. First pour in 1/3 of the water, and then pour in the remaining water after half a minute. Brew for about 1 minute and it is ready to drink.
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