Anxi Tieguanyin, whose name is like a gentle Jiangnan woman, carries the mystery and elegance of the Orient, and has quietly entered the hearts of countless tea customers. It is produced in Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China, and is one of the top ten famous teas in China and belongs to the leader in the oolong tea category.
The name Tieguanyin comes from a beautiful legend. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, there was a devout Buddhist Wei Yin at the head of the Anxi pine forest, who was guided by Guanyin Bodhisattva in a dream and found a strange tea tree. He transplanted this tea tree into his home and took good care of it, and the tea made made of tea has a unique aroma and mellow taste, which is deeply loved by people. Because of the gift of Guanyin Bodhisattva, it was named "Tieguanyin".
The tea tree variety of Tieguanyin is "Red Heart Crooked Tail Peach", its leaves are thick, the color is dark green, and the edges are slightly curled, like delicate jade. Harvested in spring and autumn, autumn tea is preferred. When picking, only the first two or three leaves of the young shoots are selected, and such leaves are rich in endoplasm and can be used to produce high-quality Tieguanyin.
The tea-making process is the key to the quality of Tieguanyin. The traditional production method includes multiple processes such as sunning, drying, shaking, finishing, rolling and baking. Among them, shaking green is a unique process of Tieguanyin, which is shaken by hand to slightly damage the edge of the tea leaves, promote fermentation, and form a unique orchid fragrance. Roasting is the finalization stage of Tieguanyin's aroma, which makes the aroma of tea more intense and lasting by controlling the temperature and time.
Tasting Tieguanyin, the first thing that catches your eye is its tight and heavy cords, the color is sand and green and oily, and the surface is covered with a layer of hoarfrost-like tea, which is the symbol of high-quality Tieguanyin. After brewing, the tea soup is golden and bright, clear and translucent, as if it is a pool of autumn water, containing endless poetry.
Aroma is the soul of Tieguanyin. Its aroma is rich in layers, with the elegance of orchid, the sweetness of fruit, and the subtle milky aroma and smoky taste of charcoal. With every sip of tea soup, you can feel the change from light to thick, from clear to thick, as if it is a feast for the palate.
In terms of taste, Tieguanyin is known for its sweetness, freshness and sweetness. On first taste, the palate is soft with a slight sweetness; Taste carefully, and you can feel the thickness and level of the tea soup; After drinking, it leaves a long sweetness in the throat, which is endlessly aftertasted.
Tieguanyin is not only a drink, but also a cultural inheritance. In Anxi, every festival celebration, every household will soak a pot of Tieguanyin to entertain relatives and friends. In the teahouse, the tea masters will use their exquisite skills to perform a double enjoyment of sight and taste for the guests.
In this fast-paced era, let's slow down, make a pot of Anxi Tieguanyin, let the tranquility and harmony slowly unfold in the cup, and feel the wisdom and charm from the ancient East.