Taixi Tribute Tea

Taixi Tribute Tea

　　 In a village called Taixi Village, located on the mountains more than 800 meters above sea level in the upper reaches of the Meijiang River, there are over ten ancient tea trees on Taixi Ridge. The "Taixi Tea" produced from these tea trees has been a tribute from Anhua County since the Ming Dynasty.

　　 Taixi Tribute Tea – Production Method

　　 The production of Taixi Tea requires very fine picking and roasting. Within a year, the only picking period is the three days before and after Grain Rain. The picking standard is newly sprouted buds. The new buds should be about 3 centimeters long. Picking is not allowed on rainy days or when there is dew. The roasting process includes fixation, stir-fixing, hot smothering, pan-rolling, heavy smothering, sorting, and drying. Making half a kilogram of tea takes about ten days of manual work.

　　 Taixi Tribute Tea – Brewing Method

　　 Brewing Taixi Tea is very particular. First, place the tea leaves in the cup, then slowly pour freshly boiled water from a low position, gradually increasing speed and height, and finally cover the cup with a lid. As the tea leaves absorb water, they rotate like little fish in the cup for over ten rotations before all standing upright. After about five minutes, the tea leaves will sink to the bottom of the cup. Taixi Tea is a premium-quality tea. The tea liquor is clear and bright, with a slight greenish tint, and tastes sweet, mellow, and refreshing. –