Shaxian Red-Edge Tea

Shaxian Red-Edge Tea

Shaxian Red-Edge Tea is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　   Shaxian Red-Edge Tea is a specialty of Shaxian County, Sanming, Fujian.

　　   In terms of production, Red-Edge Tea is a semi-fermented oolong tea, but its taste has distinct characteristics of black tea — which is why the writer personally classifies it as a type of black tea.

　　   Main Features of Red-Edge Tea

　　   It has a slender and robust appearance (slightly thicker than traditional black tea), with a dark and glossy color, and a distinct orchid fragrance. After brewing, the tea liquor is bright orange-red, with a rich and lasting aroma and a notable sweet aftertaste.

　　   The overall flavor of Red-Edge Tea is somewhat similar to that of Narcissus tea, and even seasoned tea drinkers often find it hard to distinguish Upper Red-Edge Tea from Narcissus tea.

　　   Brewing Red-Edge Tea

　　   There are basically two ways to brew Red-Edge Tea. One is to follow the traditional oolong tea brewing method using gongfu teaware, and the other is to brew it using the method for black tea.

　　   Shopping Guide for Red-Edge Tea

　　   Due to the fame of two well-known teas in Fujian, there is little awareness of “Red-Edge Tea” in most cities in the province. The writer must point out that although this tea is excellent, it is not very well known. Moreover, it is not primarily targeted at the domestic market but is mainly exported to Europe and America.

　　   Red-Edge Tea can basically only be purchased locally in Shaxian, but nowadays online shopping is quite popular. A well-known and reputable tea company in Fujian — Hongyuan Tea Company — is highly regarded locally and is recommended as a good choice for purchasing.

　　   Shaxian Red-Edge Tea

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