Nov 16 2013
In our time, there are six main varieties of Chinese tea, and each of them has its own unique qualities. Let's take a closer look at the two most common varieties - green and red.
Green tea
In China, it is considered the main tea, because it is produced on an industrial scale in all autonomous regions of the country, as well as in 20 regions. Almost 75% of all green tea sold worldwide is produced in China. Freshly picked tea leaves are heated to a very high temperature in a short time, and oxidant enzymes are eliminated. The sheets are then crumpled and rolled to reduce the moisture content and release the flavor enzymes. Then it remains only to dry the leaves well. The very taste of tea will largely depend on the method of drying, which are four:
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- roasting - this is how almost all varieties of tea that are presented on the domestic market are produced. As a result of this process, green tea can be long, round and flat. It is important to pay special attention when buying round green tea to the specific reflection of the tea peas, so you understand that the product is genuine. The most famous types of roasted green tea are Dragon Well, Pearl Shell, Pearl and Eyebrow. True, these varieties are considered quite expensive;
– roasting – tea produced by this method acquires a dark shade. When buying, it is important to pay attention to the fact that the leaves are intact, and their edges are not damaged during processing. A sign of the high quality of such tea will be the remaining white blotches on the tea leaves. Depending on the processing technique used and the degree of tenderness of the leaves, tea with delicate processing and ordinary tea are distinguished. TaipingHouKui and HuangshanMaofeng are considered the best varieties of such tea;
- by drying in the sun. Such tea, as a rule, is used during the production of pressed briquettes (in the form of a cake or mini-tochi). Sun-dried tea does not have the same flavors and aromas as other green teas. Do not forget that such tea is produced only in 3-4 provinces of China, and it is best to purchase products from the Yunnan province, because there are the most sunny days a year.
- steam treatment - used to reduce the activity of antioxidants. When brewed, this tea acquires a rich green color. When boiling water is poured into the teapot, the tea leaves begin to twist intricately.
Red tea
This name for Chinese tea is causing some confusion around the world. After all, Chinese red tea in many countries is called black tea.
So, there are two varieties of red tea:
- kung fu - is made using complex technologies that provide a specific shape, taste and shade of tea. A quality drink is made from tightly rolled tea leaves. At the same time, the sheets must not be damaged. Ideally, tea leaves should be the same size, while the color of the drink should be black;
- small-leaved - acts as a derivative of the previous species. It began to be produced in the 19th century. It is consumed along with sugar and milk.
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