Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Tight and even, strong strands, without buds
Liquor Color
Black with brown, oily
Fragrance
Strong aroma with pine smoke
Taste
Rich and sweet aftertaste, with the taste of longan soup
Brewed Tea Leaves
Hypertrophic and bright red
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Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Introduction
Zhengshan Xiaozhong is an ancient black tea, which is deeply loved by consumers at home and abroad for its unique pine fragrance. Its original place of origin is Tongmu Village, Xingcun Town, Wuyishan City, so it is also called “Tongmuguan Xiaozhong”. Later, because there were many fake Xiaozhong black teas circulating on the market, the locals named it “Zhengshan” to distinguish the counterfeits, which means authentic.
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea History
Zhengshan Xiaozhong belongs to Xiaozhong black tea. Xiaozhong black tea officially evolved from Wuyi rock tea to black tea around the reign of Emperor Daoguang and Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty, and has a history of more than 150 years. According to historical records, in the mid-17th century, Portuguese Princess Catherine married the British royal family with Zhengshan Xiaozhong from China, and drank a cup of Zhengshan Xiaozhong every day after getting up. To this day, this black tea is still loved by the British royal family.
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Origin
Tongmuguan area in the core area of Xingcun Town Nature Reserve, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Production Process
Zhengshan Xiaozhong is mainly produced in high-altitude mountainous areas. The tea tree varieties cannot withstand low temperatures and long-term frost, and the tea trees sprout late, so the harvesting period is usually after the beginning of summer. The picking of fresh leaves requires that the newly sprouted buds reach a certain degree of maturity, and the top buds are picked (the top buds form stationary buds), and the second or third leaves are the best. After picking, it goes through withering, rolling, fermentation, pan frying, re-rolling, fumigation, screening, sorting, re-baking and even piling. Among them, the more important fumigation is to let the tea absorb the smoky flavor of pine wood and form a unique pine smoke fragrance.
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Purchase Guide
The Zhengshan Xiaozhong produced in Tongmuguan, Wuyishan City has the best quality, among which the “Yuanzheng” brand produced by Zhengshan Tea Co., Ltd. is the most representative, and the quality of the tea is guaranteed.
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Quality Identification
◎ High-quality Zhengshan Xiaozhong has a thick, round and straight appearance, and a black and oily color. Some foreign Shan Xiaozhong are similar in shape to Zhengshan Xiaozhong, but are thinner and lighter in color, brown. ◎ The soup color of Zhengshan Xiaozhong is bright red and thick, like longan soup. After adding milk, the color of the milk tea is more gorgeous, while the soup color of non-authentic Zhengshan Xiaozhong is slightly lighter. ◎ The authentic Zhengshan Xiaozhong tastes like longan soup and candied dates, and the dry tea smells like pine smoke. As the storage time increases, the fragrance becomes more intense and has a light fruity aroma.
Zhengshan Xiaozhong Tea Brewing Method
Before brewing, you should scald the teapot, teacup and other utensils with hot water. Then use 90-100℃ water to brew. Generally, 3 grams of Lapsang Souchong is mixed with 150 ml of water, and the tea will be brewed in 2-3 minutes. High-grade Lapsang Souchong can brew in about 30 seconds. The brewing time should be controlled well. If it is too long, it will taste bitter, and if it is too short, the tea will not be sweet.
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