Yuehong Gongfu Tea
Yuehong Gongfu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The strips are tight, straight, and sharp.
Liquor Color
Wurun
Fragrance
Pure, with a hint of vanilla
Taste
Sweet
Brewed Tea Leaves
Dark red, thin leaves
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Yuehong Gongfu Tea Introduction
Yuehong Gongfu is a famous historical tea in Zhejiang Province. It has been produced since the Republic of China period. The first processed tea was called “Yuemaohong”. Its production was at its peak from the 1950s to the 1980s. It was once exported overseas and became famous far and wide.
Yuehong Gongfu Tea Origin
Shaoxing County, Zhuji City, Shengzhou City, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province
Yuehong Gongfu Tea Production Process
The picking standard is one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves. After picking, the fresh leaves go through four processes: withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying. When rolling, the strength and frequency must be controlled to ensure a high yield. When fermenting, the temperature, humidity, ventilation conditions, and leaf thickness must be controlled.
Yuehong Gongfu Tea Purchase Guide
The quality of Yuehong Gongfu tea such as “Yuan Tai” and “Yulong” is guaranteed and can be used as a reference for purchase.
Yuehong Gongfu Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, the dry tea leaves are tight, straight, with obvious tips and dark color. After brewing, the aroma is pure with a light vanilla flavor. The soup is bright red and lighter, the leaf bottom is dark red, and the leaves are thinner.
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