Yunnan pekoe is produced in Menghai County, Yunnan, which has a tropical rainforest climate. Because there are often clouds and mist, Yunnan pekoe is nourished and grown by clouds and mist. Therefore, the content of tea polyphenols, , caffeine, and other substances in the tea is very high, and it is very rich in nutrients.
Yunnan pekoe grows in the southern tip of my country, where ancient trees are luxuriant, the climate is mild and humid, spring-like all year round, the mountains and rivers are beautiful, the scenery is pleasant, the precipitation is sufficient, the peaks are towering, the soil is fertile, and the streams are densely covered. It is a geomantic treasure land for the growth of tea. It is a kind of tea produced by the Tea Research Institute of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Because its environment resembles a sea of clouds and is covered with pekoe, it is also called Sea of Clouds Pekoe.
It is characterized by tightly knotted and curled ropes, heavy and even, covered with pekoe. Due to the short time of clouds and direct sunlight, the color is sandy green, fresh and moist, and its tender leaves are fat. After brewing, the soup color is bright and clear, exuding a rich flavor. The fragrance is rich and fragrant, and the fragrance is natural. You can't help but pick it up and smell it closely. After tasting it, the glycol taste is long-lasting, and it has the benefits of reducing greasiness and increasing blood vessel elasticity.
Regarding the picking standards of Yunnan pekoe, generally tender tea leaves are picked, and the standard is one bud and one leaf or the first unfold. The size, color and length of the buds and leaves are required to be uniform, and they must be processed in time after picking to maintain their freshness. .
High-quality tea requires correct brewing techniques to bring out its wonderful taste, and Yunnan Pekoe is no exception. Now let Shopkeeper Ye tell you its brewing tips!
First of all, you can taste it in a glass cup. This is a good way to increase transparency. When we drink tea, we can better appreciate the beauty of the tea and add interest. Secondly, before drinking tea, we need to observe the tea. First, take a cup of dry tea, observe its color and appearance, and then smell its smell to see if it is pure. Then for the brewing method of Yunnan Pekoe, boiling water is generally poured into the cup first, and then the tea leaves are added. After that, it is best to brew green tea 2-3 times, otherwise it will affect its mellow taste and rich aroma.
Finally, Yunnan Pekoe has many storage taboos, which we need to understand and learn. One is that it cannot be stored in a humid place. It is a loose and porous hydrophilic substance with strong water absorption. It is easy to become moldy and acidified after absorbing moisture. The other is that it cannot be stored in a high-temperature place. Too high a temperature will cause The decomposition of vitamins, amino acids and other substances has an impact on the nutritional value of Yunnan pekoe.
When taking a break, sipping a cup of tea can soothe our mood and make our body and mind happy, but we also need to learn the art of drinking tea in order to better cultivate our body and soul! With the change of climate, it is best to choose different varieties of tea. In spring, we are suitable to drink scented tea, in winter, we can drink black tea, and in the hot summer, we are most suitable to drink green tea like Yunnan Pekoe. At the same time, there are taboos when drinking tea: don’t drink the tea you brewed for the first time, don’t drink tea on an empty stomach, don’t drink tea immediately after eating, don’t take medicine with tea, etc. Only by understanding the taboos can we be better Drink tea to keep healthy!
