For the Chinese, tea is not only a drink, but also a symbol of culture and an attitude towards life. From ancient literati meeting friends with tea, reciting poetry and painting, to modern people seeking a moment of tranquility in their busy lives, brewing a cup of fragrant tea, tea has always accompanied us. It transcends the boundaries of time and space, giving rise to countless varieties and flavors in different regions and cultural backgrounds. However, there are a wide variety of tea varieties, like stars twinkling, making people dazzled. Some teas grow on high mountains shrouded in clouds and mist, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; Some teas thrive in fertile plain soil, nurturing a unique flavor. It is this diversity that makes the world of tea full of charm, and also fills us with anticipation for exploring tea.
The Six Major Categories of Tea
The world of tea is a constantly changing kingdom, like a mysterious and surprising treasure trove. However, although there are countless varieties of tea, they are mainly divided into six categories: green tea, yellow tea, white tea, oolong tea, black tea, and black tea. Each type of tea is like a unique tribe in this kingdom, with its own unique taste, production process, and cultural connotations, as well as its own classic representative brands. Next, let's explore this mysterious tea kingdom together! Moreover, there are also the latest medical research findings on tea culture at the end of the article! It's like on a grand trip, not only can you appreciate the charm of the six major tribes, but you can also receive an unexpected surprise at the end of the journey.
The classification of these six categories of tea is not arbitrary, but has undergone a long period of historical evolution and practical summary. Different fermentation degrees and production processes have created their completely different qualities and flavors. From the fresh and elegant green tea to the mellow and rich black tea, each type of tea is telling us its story, waiting for us to taste and discover.
1-1.green tea: small fresh representative
Green tea, that's a small fresh representative of the tea industry. In the process of making tea, it does not go through the step of fermentation, and retains the natural ingredients and fresh taste of tea to the greatest extent. When you gently pick up a cup of green tea and take a sip, the fresh and fragrant taste instantly spreads on the tip of your tongue, as if taking you into a vibrant spring forest. The tea soup is green, clear and bright, just like the first sprout in spring, fresh and tender, full of vitality and vigor.
I suggest brewing green tea in a glass, which is not only a way of brewing, but also a double feast of vision and taste. When you slowly pour hot water into a glass, tea leaves are like a group of cheerful dancers, and they begin to "dance" in the water. They first slowly sink, then roll and stretch in the water, and the green leaves gradually spread out, releasing a faint fragrance. You can clearly see every subtle change of tea leaves in the water and feel their vitality under the nourishment of hot water. This brewing method allows you to enjoy a beautiful tea performance while enjoying tea.
1-2 What are the most classic green tea varieties in China?
Longjing tea: When it comes to green tea, it is worth mentioning the famous Longjing tea. Among them, West Lake Longjing grows in the mountains around West Lake in Hangzhou. Here, the mountains and waters are beautiful, and the clouds and mist are swirling. The unique natural environment provides unique conditions for the growth of tea trees. The picking of Longjing tea is very particular, and fresh and tender buds and leaves must be picked at specific seasons and carefully stir fried to make it. During the frying process, the masters rely on their exquisite skills to continuously stir fry and knead the tea leaves in a hot pot with both hands, maximizing the aroma and taste of the tea leaves. Soak in a cup of West Lake Longjing tea, and you will see tender green tea leaves slowly unfolding in the water. The tea soup is clear and bright, emitting rich bean and orchid aromas. Take a sip, the taste is fresh, mellow, and refreshing, with an endless aftertaste.
Biluochun: Biluochun is also a top performer in green tea. Legend has it that its original name was "Scary and Fragrant", named after its strong aroma that leaves people amazed. Later, during his southern tour, Emperor Kangxi tasted this tea and found its name indecent, so he named it "Biluochun". Biluochun is produced in Dongting Mountain of the Taihu Lake Lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. With mild climate, humid air and fertile soil, it is an ideal place for tea plants to grow. The tea leaves of Biluochun have a curled appearance like snails, covered in white hairs, and a silver green color with hidden emerald. After brewing, the tea soup is tender green and bright, with a clear and long-lasting aroma, and a floral and fruity fragrance. After a sip, the taste is fresh and mellow, as if you can feel the sparkling the Taihu Lake Lake and the fragrance of flowers and fruits.
Xinyang Maojian: Xinyang Maojian is produced in the Dabie Mountains in Xinyang, Henan Province. Here, the mountains are undulating and the clouds are filled. Tea trees grow in fertile soil and absorb the essence of nature. The picking standards for Xinyang Maojian are very strict, only selecting fresh and tender buds and leaves with one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves. Made through multiple processes such as withering, rolling, and baking. In your spare time, brew a cup of Xinyang Maojian tea, and you will see that the tea leaves are fine and even, covered in white hairs, and the soup color is tender green and bright. Take a sip, the taste is fresh, rich and mellow, with a lingering aftertaste that leaves a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.
2-1.Yellow tea: a low-key treasure
Yellow tea is a low-key treasure in the tea industry. It belongs to micro-fermented tea, which has one more "yellowing" process than green tea. This unique process is like putting a mysterious magic on tea, which makes the color and taste of tea change wonderfully. In the process of yellowing, polyphenols in tea are oxidized in hot and humid environment, which makes tea show the unique appearance of Huangyehuangtang. Tea soup is golden and bright, just like a cup of bright liquid gold, emitting a faint sweet aroma.
It is a very pleasant enjoyment to make yellow tea with a covered bowl. Put a proper amount of yellow tea into a covered bowl, inject hot water, and then gently cover the lid to let the tea slowly soak in the hot water. In the process of frowsty soaking, the aroma and taste of tea are gradually released and diffuse in the air. When you open the lid, a sweet aroma comes to your nose and makes people intoxicated. When you taste a mouthful of yellow soup, the sweet and moist taste spreads in your mouth, as if you can feel a gentle power, so that you can find a moment of peace in your busy life.
2-2.What are the most classic varieties of yellow tea in China?
Junshan Silver Needle: A good Junshan Silver Needle is as cute as a shiitake mushroom, and the cup is filled with silver hairs. Junshan Silver Needle is produced on Junshan Island in Yueyang, Hunan. Surrounded by water on all sides, it has a mild climate and fertile soil, making it an excellent place for tea tree growth. The picking of Junshan silver needles is very strict, only selecting plump single buds as raw materials. It is made through multiple processes such as withering, cooling, initial drying, initial packaging, re drying, cooling, re packaging, and sufficient heat. Soak in a cup of Junshan Silver Needle, and you will see each silver needle standing upright in the cup, floating up and down like a group of dancing elves. Junshan Silver Needle Yellow Tea Soup has a bright apricot yellow color, a pure aroma, and a sweet and refreshing taste. The silver hairs in the cup shimmered in the tea soup, pleasing to the eye.
Huoshan Huangya: Huoshan Huangya is a specialty of Anhui province, with a faint chestnut aroma. Huoshan Huangya is produced in Huoshan, Anhui. The mountains here are undulating, shrouded in clouds and mist, and the ecological environment is superior. The production process of Huoshan Huangya is unique, involving processes such as withering, initial drying, spreading, re drying, and sufficient heat. Soak a cup of Huoshan Huangya tea, and you will see that the tea leaves have a straight and slightly expanded appearance, with a yellow green color and a hint of hair. The tea soup is bright yellow green, with a clear aroma and a faint chestnut fragrance. The taste is mellow and sweet, leaving an endless aftertaste.
3-1. white tea: natural and authentic.
White tea is a natural school in the tea industry. It adopts light fermentation process, without frying or kneading, and retains the natural form and nutritional components of tea to the greatest extent. White tea covered with white hairs, like an elf covered with snow, is pure and lovely. In the production process, white tea only goes through two processes: withering and drying, so that the tea leaves slowly lose water and ferment in the natural environment. This simple and pure production method makes white tea have unique flavor and efficacy.
Old white tea is boiled and drunk, and the older it is, the more fragrant it becomes. With the passage of time, tea polyphenols, flavonoids and other substances in white tea will be oxidized and transformed, making the tea soup more mellow in taste and rich in aroma. Boiling a pot of old white tea is like opening a bottle of wine that has been dusty for many years. The aroma is overflowing and intoxicating. When you taste the boiled old white tea, the mellow taste spreads in your mouth, as if you can feel the precipitation of years and the flow of time.
3-2.What are the most classic varieties of white tea in China?
White Hair Silver Needle: The silver needles of the white hair silver needle are so beautiful that one cannot bear to destroy this beauty. White hair silver needle is a precious treasure in white tea. It is made from single buds, with plump buds covered in white hair. Bai Hao Yin Zhen is produced in Fuding, Zhenghe and other places in Fujian. The climate here is mild, the air is humid, and the soil is fertile, making it an ideal place for tea tree growth. The picking of white hair silver needles is very particular and must be done on a sunny morning in spring. Soak in a cup of Bai Hao Yin Zhen, and you will see the silver needles standing upright in the cup, with a light apricot yellow color and clear and bright soup. The aroma is fresh and the taste is mellow.
White Peony: With one bud and one leaf, the fragrance and honey of white peony are unparalleled. The white peony is made from one bud and one or two leaves, and its appearance resembles that of a flower. After brewing, the green leaves support the tender buds, like a bud just beginning to bloom, hence its name. White peony is produced in Fuding, Zhenghe and other places in Fujian. Its production process is similar to that of white hair silver needles, but its taste and aroma are slightly different. Soak in a cup of white peony, and you will see the tea leaves alternating in yellow and green, with a bright orange yellow soup color. Premium white peony tea has a delicate aroma, with floral and honey notes. The taste is mellow and sweet, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.
4-1.Oolong tea (green tea): fragrant ceiling
Oolong tea (green tea) is the ceiling of aroma in the tea industry. It belongs to semi fermented tea, and during the production process, the tea leaves undergo a partial fermentation process, forming a unique appearance with green leaves and red borders. This unique fermentation method makes the aroma of oolong tea very rich, from floral to fruity, with various aromas intertwined and directly entering the soul with just one sip!
Brewing oolong tea with Kung Fu tea utensils is the best way to enjoy the aroma of tea. Kung Fu tea utensils include teapots, tea cups, tea trays, etc., each of which has its unique function. When brewing oolong tea, it is necessary to first rinse the tea set with hot water to increase its temperature, and then put an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the teapot and inject hot water. During the brewing process, it is important to control the speed of water injection, water temperature, soaking time, and other factors to fully utilize the aroma and taste of oolong tea. Oolong tea has the reputation of having a lingering aroma after seven infusions, and each infusion brings a different aroma and taste experience. When you use a kung fu tea set to brew a cup of oolong tea, watching the tea leaves roll and stretch in the pot, smelling the rich aroma, and tasting the mellow tea soup, it feels like you are in a world full of tea fragrance.
4-2.What are the most classic varieties of Oolong tea (green tea) in China?
Tie Guan Yin: Tie Guan Yin orchid fragrance combined with Guan Yin charm, making you dream of a fairyland! Tie Guan Yin is originally from Anxi, Fujian. Here, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and misty clouds, it is an excellent place for the growth of Tie Guan Yin tea trees. The production process of Tie Guan Yin is very complex, including multiple steps such as picking, withering, shaking, withering, rolling, and baking. During the shaking process, the tea leaves come into full contact with the air, undergo oxidation reactions, and form a unique orchid aroma and Guanyin charm. Soak in a cup of Tie Guan Yin, and you will see the tea leaves curled and tightly tied, with a bright golden yellow soup color. The aroma is clear and long-lasting, with a strong orchid fragrance. The high-quality Tie Guan Yin has a mellow and sweet taste, with a distinct Guanyin charm.
Da Hong Pao: Xi Gua Da Hong Pao is the king of rock tea, with a powerful rock bone floral fragrance. Dahongpao is produced in Mount Wuyi, Fujian Province. The unique Danxia landform and climate conditions here create the unique quality and flavor of Dahongpao. The production process of Dahongpao is unique, involving multiple steps such as picking, withering, greening, withering, rolling, and baking. Soak in a cup of Da Hong Pao, and you will see the tea leaves tightly tied, with a green brown and oily color. The soup is bright orange yellow in color, with a rich aroma of floral and rock bone notes. The taste is mellow and sweet, with a distinct rock flavor.
Phoenix Dancong: Phoenix Dancong's duck droppings are really not smelly, and the honey is very fragrant! Fenghuang Shan Cong is produced in Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, where the mountains are undulating and the clouds are swirling. Tea trees grow in fertile soil and absorb the essence of nature. Phoenix Dancong has many fragrance types, among which duck feces fragrance is a relatively unique one. The tea leaves with the fragrance of duck droppings have a tight appearance and a dark and smooth color. Soak in a cup of Phoenix Dancong Duck Shit Fragrance, and you will see a bright golden yellow color in the soup, with a clear and long-lasting aroma, and a strong honey fragrance. The taste is mellow and sweet, leaving an endless aftertaste.
5-1. black tea: warm healing system
Black tea is a warm and healing element in the tea industry. It belongs to fully fermented tea. During the production process, the tea polyphenols in the tea undergo oxidation reactions under the action of enzymes, forming a unique appearance of red soup and leaves. Like a cup of hot cocoa in winter, black tea can bring warmth and comfort to people. When the cold wind blows outside, you sit in a warm room, holding a steaming cup of red tea, looking at the bright red tea soup, smelling the rich aroma, and all the fatigue and coldness seem to be dispelled.
Adding some milk to make milk tea is a common way of drinking black tea. Mix the cooked black tea with milk, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and a cup of smooth and fragrant milk tea is ready. That silky texture, like being able to fly, is intoxicating. Milk tea not only has a rich taste, but also has certain nutritional value, making it one of the favorite drinks for many people.
5-2.What are the most classic varieties of black tea in China?
Qimen black tea: Qimen black tea is one of the world's three high aroma black teas, with a rose fragrance. Qimen black tea is produced in Qimen, Anhui. With beautiful mountains and clear waters, mild climate, and fertile soil, it is an ideal place for the growth of Qimen black tea trees. The production process of Qimen black tea is unique, involving multiple steps such as withering, rolling, fermentation, and baking. Soak in a cup of Qimen black tea, and you will see a bright red color, a clear and long-lasting aroma, and a unique rose fragrance. The taste is mellow and sweet, leaving an endless aftertaste.
Zhengshan Xiaozhong: Zhengshan Xiaozhong has a smoky pine wood aroma and is the pioneer of black tea. Zhengshan Race is produced in Mount Wuyi, Fujian. The unique natural environment and production technology here have created the unique quality and flavor of Zhengshan Race. During the production process, Zhengshan Xiaozhong uses pine wood to smoke the tea leaves, giving them a unique smoky pine wood aroma. Soak in a cup of Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, and you will see a deep red color in the soup, a long-lasting aroma, and a strong smoky pine wood fragrance. The taste is mellow and sweet, giving people a unique flavor.
6-1. Black tea, the more aged it becomes, the more fragrant it becomes in the old hand.
It undergoes post fermentation and can be stored for decades. The tea soup is red and thick, and it is the top choice for digestion and greasiness relief! Boiling and drinking, paired with tangerine peel is even more amazing!
6-2.What are the most classic varieties of black tea in China?
Pu erh tea, Da Yi, ripe Pu benchmark 7572, novice must try.
Liubao tea, Sanhe and Hanshan old trees, a miraculous tool for dispelling dampness, with a special fragrance of betel nut.
Here come the eggs! What are the effects and functions of theanine?
L-Theanine 3081-61-6 is a unique non protein amino acid found in tea leaves, which gives them a fresh and refreshing taste. In addition to affecting the flavor of tea, according to the latest research, theanine also has many positive effects in the medical and health fields, including calming the nerves, enhancing cognitive ability, lowering blood pressure, antioxidation, and protecting nerve cells. Specifically, as follows:
1. Calming and Soothing: Theanine can affect the release of neurotransmitters in the brain, promote the secretion of gamma aminobutyric acid, thereby creating a relaxed and calm feeling, helping to alleviate negative emotions such as anxiety and tension, improve sleep quality, especially suitable for people with high mental stress and poor sleep.
2. Enhancing cognitive abilities: Studies have shown that theanine can improve cognitive functions in the brain, including attention, memory, and reaction speed. It can promote blood circulation in the brain, provide sufficient nutrients for the brain, make thinking more agile, and help improve work and study efficiency.
3. Lowering blood pressure: Theanine has a certain antihypertensive effect. It can regulate the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme, dilate blood vessels, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, and thus lower blood pressure. It has a certain auxiliary effect on blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.
4. Antioxidant properties: Theanine has antioxidant properties that can eliminate excess free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage to cells caused by free radicals, protect the normal structure and function of cells, help delay aging, and prevent the occurrence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
5. Protecting nerve cells: Theanine has a certain protective effect on nerve cells, as it can resist nerve cell damage caused by oxidative stress, glutamate toxicity, and other factors. It may have potential benefits for preventing and improving neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, etc.
In daily life, one can obtain theanine by drinking tea leaves. The content of theanine varies among different types of tea leaves, with green tea generally having a relatively high content of theanine. However, many people do not enjoy drinking tea, so you can also choose high-quality theanine powder to supplement your health in a timely manner. However, it should be noted that excessive intake of theanine may cause some adverse reactions, including lowering blood pressure and affecting liver and kidney function. Specifically, as follows:
(1) Lowering blood pressure:
Theanine is mainly secreted by the central and peripheral nervous systems through catecholamines and 5-hydroxytryptamine, thereby playing a role in lowering blood pressure. If taken for a long time, theanine can lead to excessive blood pressure reduction, and in severe cases, hypotension can occur, affecting physical health. Especially for patients with previous hypotension, it is not advisable to take theanine for a long time.
(2) Affects liver and kidney function:
The liver and kidneys are the organs where drugs are metabolized in the human body. If the normal population takes theanine for a long time, it may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, causing damage to liver and kidney function. In severe cases, it can lead to liver and kidney failure. For patients with liver and kidney dysfunction, it is recommended to use or disable theanine with caution to avoid worsening the condition.
In addition, excessive use can lead to abnormal excitation of the central nervous system, which in turn affects sleep quality. Therefore, when using and adding, it is important to control the dosage and not consume too much to avoid the problem of excessive intake.
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