Wuyi Yanlv Tea
Wuyi Yanlv Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The stripes are thick and the hair is visible
Liquor Color
Fresh green
Fragrance
Fresh fragrance with bean aroma
Taste
Thick and fresh
Brewed Tea Leaves
Light green, soft, bright and even
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Wuyi Yanlv Tea Introduction
Wuyi Mountain has a long history of tea production. Fan Zhongyan, a great writer in the Song Dynasty, wrote a poem: “Every year spring comes from the southeast, the Jianxi River warms up first and the ice melts slightly. The exotic tea from the west is the best in the world, and the immortals in Wuyi have planted it since ancient times.” Wuyi Mountain’s unique Danxia landform makes Wuyi rock green rich in active substances, which has the effects of reducing fire and fighting cancer.
Wuyi Yanlv Tea Origin
Wuyishan area, Wuyishan City, Nanping City, Fujian Province
Wuyi Yanlv Tea Production Process
Tea leaves are picked before the Qingming Festival, and the picking standard is fresh and tender leaves with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves. They are made through the processes of withering, rolling, and drying.
Wuyi Yanlv Tea Purchase Guide
The best quality of Wuyi Rock Green Tea is spring tea. The dry tea is emerald green and has a fresh and long-lasting aroma. Common brands include “Jingtai Brand” and so on.
Wuyi Yanlv Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, Wuyi Rock Green Tea has thick and beautiful leaves with sharp tips and visible white hairs. The color of the dry tea is emerald green and fresh. After brewing, the aroma is fresh and fragrant with bean fragrance, and the soup is bright green.
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