Meizhan Tea

Meizhan Tea

　　Meizhan Tea originates from Lutian in Anxi. It has relatively poor tenderness retention, so when making oolong tea, it should be picked young, withered heavily, and shaken lightly to ensure sufficient fermentation, allowing the grassy and sharp flavors to dissipate and transform into a delicate aroma. Its quality characteristics include robust, long tea leaves with thick stems and long internodes. The color is brownish-green with slight dark red hues, and the red spots are distinct. The liquor is yellowish or orange-yellow, with a rich and mellow taste. Meizhan can also be processed into white tea, black tea, and green tea, all of which require young leaves. When used to make black tea, it serves as a premium raw material for Bailin Gongfu. It is also used to produce baked green tea such as White Hair Monkey, which also delivers excellent quality. The resulting black and green teas possess a unique orchid-like fragrance and a mellow taste. The buds and leaves have strong growth vigor and tenderness retention. The peak period for one bud and three leaves is mid-April.

　　Brewing Method

　　　　Tea ware: 160CC white porcelain covered bowl; electric kettle; white porcelain tasting cup. Water: bottled mineral water; water temperature: 98-100°C; brewing time: 20 to 45 seconds for pouring out the liquor. Amount of tea leaves: about 8 grams.

　　 　　Dry tea: Dark brown with green undertones, glossy, with faint frost-like appearance, tightly rolled and slightly curved leaves, along with a subtle roasted aroma.

　　 　　Tea liquor: The liquor is light yellow to golden, clear and bright. The first brew still carries a faint roasted aroma, but after the second brew, the roasted scent fades, and floral notes become prominent. The fragrance is long-lasting and quite distinctive. The mouthfeel is very good; the tea is smooth, thick, and delicate. The aftertaste is quick and long-lasting. However, this tea is not very long-steeping, but the internal substances in the tea liquor remain fairly consistent between infusions. The flavor starts to weaken after the sixth brew.

　　 　　Tea leaves: Green and lustrous; red edges along the leaf margins are visible, even and clean; minimal edge breakage; leaves are thick and plump; elasticity is excellent; the aroma is fresh and authentic.

　　 　　Overall, this is a high-quality tea that showcases the unique character of the Meizhan tea plant variety. Coupled with the production techniques of rock tea, it delivers commendable aroma and taste.