Hengxian Jasmine Tea
Hengxian Jasmine Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight, even and fine
Liquor Color
Brown green oily
Fragrance
Fresh and pure
Taste
Rich
Brewed Tea Leaves
Yellow-green flowers, tender and uniform
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Hengxian Jasmine Tea Introduction
Hengxian Jasmine Tea is a newly created famous tea. Its place of origin, Hengxian, is known as the “Jasmine Capital” of my country. In 2000, it was officially named “China’s Jasmine Hometown” by the State Forestry Administration and the China Flower Association. In 2006, Hengxian obtained the “Hengxian Jasmine Tea” certification trademark issued by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.
Hengxian Jasmine Tea Origin
Heng County, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Hengxian Jasmine Tea Production Process
The jasmine flowers in Hengxian County bloom early and can be picked in April every year. The flowering period is long, up to 8 months, so the yield is relatively high. The production process includes tea base processing, flower maintenance, tea flower blending, stacking and scenting, continuous scenting, flower picking, baking and jacquard, screening, and even stacking and boxing.
Hengxian Jasmine Tea Purchase Guide
Common brands include “Zhou Shunlai” and “Jinhua”.
Hengxian Jasmine Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea leaves are tight and slender, even and visible, and the color is brown-green and glossy. After brewing, the aroma is fresh, rich and pure, the soup is bright yellow-green, and the leaves are yellow-green and clustered, even and tender.
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