Benshan Tea
Benshan Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
Strong and heavy, with a big head and a pointed tail
Liquor Color
Fresh banana peel color
Fragrance
Rich and sharp
Taste
Slightly thick
Brewed Tea Leaves
Yellow-green soft
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Benshan Tea Introduction
Benshan tea is a “close relative” of Tieguanyin, but its growth and adaptability are stronger than Tieguanyin, and it is known as “Guanyin’s younger brother”. It is one of the four famous teas in Anxi. Although the aroma of Benshan tea is different from that of Tieguanyin, its quality is also excellent, with a strong fragrance and mellow taste. At the same time, it also has the common characteristics of oolong tea that can withstand brewing.
Benshan Tea Origin
Yaoyang Village, Xiping Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province
Benshan Tea Production Process
Generally, spring tea is picked around the time of Grain Rain, and autumn tea is picked between the Autumnal Equinox and Cold Dew. After the fresh leaves are picked, they are withered, greened, killed, rolled, and dried.
Benshan Tea Purchase Guide
The oolong tea made from this mountain’s tea trees is of excellent quality, with a strong aroma and mellow taste. The good quality ones are similar to Tieguanyin.
Benshan Tea Quality Identification
In terms of appearance, this mountain tea is strong and heavy, with a large head and a pointed tail, and a bright banana peel color. After brewing, the internal aroma is rich and sharp, the soup is bright golden, the taste is mellow and slightly thick, and the leaves are yellow-green and soft.
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