What varieties of oolong tea are there? A complete guide to common oolong tea varieties
We all know it. Tea is divided into 6 major categories. Black tea, green tea, white tea, dark tea, yellow tea and oolong tea. And these 6 major categories are further divided into many, many subcategories. Today, what we are going to talk about is one of them, oolong tea, that is, which varieties of oolong tea there are.
Varieties of oolong tea
1. Northern Fujian oolong - Wuyi rock tea
Northern Fujian oolong includes Wuyi rock tea, Narcissus, Dahongpao, Rougui and others. Wuyi rock tea, also known as strong tea. It can be called the ancestor of oolong tea. From the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, it was all imperial tribute tea. And during the reign of Kangxi it was transported to all parts of the world, enjoying global fame
2. Southern Fujian oolong - Anxi Tieguanyin
Tieguanyin itself is already the finest among oolong teas. And Anxi Tieguanyin is even the finest of the finest. It is the representative tea among southern Fujian oolong teas. Among southern Fujian oolong teas there are also Qilan, Narcissus, Huangjingui and others.
3. Guangdong oolong - Phoenix Dancong
Guangdong oolong includes Phoenix Dancong, Phoenix Narcissus, Lingtou Dancong and others. Phoenix Dancong is one type of Guangdong oolong. Its shape is sturdy and slightly curved, and its leaves are green-yellow. Its flavor does not fade after 3 rounds of water, and its fragrance is fresh and lingering in the nose.
4. Taiwan, China oolong - Dongding oolong
Taiwan, China oolong includes Dongding oolong, Baozhong, oolong and others. And among them, Dongding oolong from Nantou County is the most precious type. The oolong tea above is still green. But this oolong tea better deserves its other name of oolong tea. It is copper-brown, and the tea liquor is orange-red; after brewing, the leaf base has red edges and a green center. Its flavor is sweet and fragrant and lasts a long time.
All right, the above is the introduction to the representative varieties of oolong tea. Did everyone remember them? After all, China is the country of tea, and we should still become well acquainted with and learn well the things left behind by our ancestors~