I got together with friends a few days ago, and unknowingly we started talking about where in my country people like to drink tea the most. At that time, the first thing I thought of was Sichuan, because Sichuan is very famous for its tea culture. Not only is there a lot of tea, but there are also many people who like to drink tea.
But my friends have different opinions. A friend said: When it comes to where people like to drink tea, Shandong is definitely at the top of the list, because not only are there many people in Shandong who like to drink tea, but there are also a lot of good teas.
When talking about this, people were very curious and confused: Shandong also produces tea? My friend said: There are many people who think like you. This is also the embarrassing thing about Shandong tea.
In fact, the geographical conditions of Shandong are still very good. There may be no records of tea cultivation in Shandong in the past few hundred years, but some archaeologists have discovered that the earliest tea in the world appeared in Shandong, just because of some external factors factors gradually disappeared.
However, in the 1950s, the country launched the " Southern Tea Introduction from the North" project, and this was the beginning of the development of modern tea in Shandong. Although the development history of Shandong tea in modern times is not long, the good quality of tea here is undeniable.
Shandong tea refers to tea varieties from Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, and then cultivates them to adapt to the environment of Shandong. Therefore, the tea produced in Shandong not only retains the excellent quality of Jiangsu and Zhejiang tea, but also has its own characteristics. Recognizable.
But because Shandong tea started too late, although the tea is good, it has never been famous and can only develop locally quietly. It is really a pity. The following two Shandong "wronged teas" are often dismissed by others because they are not well-known, but their quality is not inferior to famous teas. Have you tried any of them?
1, Rizhao Green Tea
Rizhao Green Tea is a relatively famous one among the existing Shandong teas, but many people still don’t know it. The quality is obviously not inferior to famous teas, but it suffers from the disadvantage of not being famous, so it can only develop in Shandong. As long as it goes out of Qilu, it is a situation that no one knows about.
As can be seen from the name, the main producing area of this tea is Rizhao, Shandong, which is why it got its name. Rizhao is a special city. It stands near the sea and has the characteristics of northern and southern weather. It has four distinct seasons, abundant rain, and fertile soil, so the tea produced here is of very good quality.
The shape of this tea is tight and curly, the ropes are tightly knotted, the tea bones are heavy and solid, the tea leaves are obvious, the tea sticks are neat and clean, the color is green, and the tea fragrance is fragrant and long-lasting. After the soup is made, the aroma of tea is fresh and tender, the aroma of chestnut is assailed, and the color of the soup is bright yellow-green, clear and clean. The tea soup enters the mouth, silky and dense, with fresh and refreshing taste, sweet aftertaste, and the tea leaves are durable for brewing for a long time.
2, Yimeng Green Tea
No one knows this tea when it comes out of Shandong, but locally, this tea is as popular as Rizhao green tea. The tea is produced in
Linyi City, Shandong Province.
This place has a continental climate in the warm temperate zone monsoon zone, with four distinct seasons, a mild climate, abundant rainfall, sufficient sunlight, and abundant rainfall all year round. The many mountains and hills here, the unique geographical location, excellent soil texture and suitable climate conditions have resulted in this excellent quality green tea.
The shape of this tea is tight and strong, the tea sticks are tightly knotted, the tea leaves are fully visible, the color is green and shiny, and the aroma of dry tea is fragrant, fresh and elegant. After the soup is made, the soup is green in color, clear and bright, and has a rich chestnut aroma that makes people salivate. Take a sip and you will find the taste is rich and refreshing, the tea soup is moist, neither bitter nor astringent. Such a high-quality tea should not be buried.
In our country, there are many teas like Shandong that have been ignored due to their reputation. Even Sichuan Province, a major tea-producing province, has this situation. Just like the Xianwu Fengming black tea below, the quality and taste are very good. It’s just because it’s not famous that it has been unable to leave Sichuan Province. It’s really a pity. If you like drinking black tea, don’t miss it.
·Xianwu Fengming
This tea is a purely natural, additive-free black tea from Sichuan Province. It has outstanding quality and unique local characteristics. It is also listed as a "China National Geographical Indication Product".
Moreover, the price of this tea is not high, less than 100 yuan, and everyone can afford it, so it is very popular in Sichuan.
The creator of this tea is Mr. Wen Shengquan, a well-known person in the tea industry. The old man has been studying the tea making process all his life, thus neglecting the promotion of tea. As a result, the reputation of this tea has not been great, but the quality of the tea is Very good.
All raw materials used are fresh leaves from mountain tea gardens. Because the air in the mountains is humid, the rainfall is sufficient, and the land is fertile, the tea produced here is thick and delicious. Moreover, the mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist all year round, and the direct sunlight time is short and the diffuse time is long, so more aromatic substances accumulate in the tea leaves.
Moreover, the tea is made using the national intangible cultural heritage process, so the taste of the tea is not only as mellow as black tea, but also has the freshness and sweetness of green tea, which is what distinguishes it from other black teas.
The shape of the tea leaves is slender, naturally curved, the ropes are tightly knotted, the tea bones are plump, the tea leaves are covered with gold hair, the color is dark and shiny, the dry tea has a fragrant aroma, and you can smell the fresh floral and fruity aroma, which is very good!
Under the brewing of hot water, the tea leaves slowly unfold and the tea aroma is completely released. There is not only the aroma of flowers and fruits, but also a caramel aroma, which is dense and long-lasting. The tea soup is orange-red, clear and bright. Take a sip, and the silky tea soup flows in your mouth. It has a mellow taste and a sweet aftertaste. It leaves a fragrant aroma in your teeth after drinking, which is very wonderful!