Where exactly is the place of origin of Baihao Yinzhen?
Baihao Yinzhen is a treasure among white teas, also known as Yinzhen, Baihao and so on. It holds the title of one of China's top ten famous teas and has long been praised as the "beauty" and "king of teas." Its shape resembles a needle, and the finished tea is densely covered with white down and is white as silver, hence the name Baihao Yinzhen. Now let us take a look together at where the place of origin of Baihao Yinzhen is!
Where is the place of origin of Baihao Yinzhen?
Baihao Yinzhen was created by Han Chinese tea farmers in Fujian Province in 1889. Its production areas are located in Fuding City and Zhenghe County in Nanping City, Fujian Province, China. Fuding has a subtropical monsoon climate, which is very suitable for the growth of tea, and it is known as the "Hometown of Chinese White Tea." Zhenghe County is also one of the main production areas of Baihao Yinzhen. It is under the jurisdiction of Nanping City, Fujian Province, and is the largest white tea base in the country.
How much does Baihao Yinzhen tea cost per jin?
Ordinary Baihao Yinzhen tea costs about 300 yuan per jin. If classified by age, there are three-year, seven-year and ten-year types. Of course, the one kept intact and preserved for the longest time is the best in quality, and at the same time its price is relatively expensive. If three-year Baihao Yinzhen is kept dry and relatively intact, the price is about 500 yuan per jin. The price of Baihao Yinzhen tea preserved for seven years is about 800 yuan, and the price of tea preserved for ten years and kept intact is about 2,000 yuan, and even at this price it is still very hard to buy.
Variety classification of Baihao Yinzhen tea
1. North Road Yinzhen: North Road Yinzhen is produced in Fuding, Fujian. The tea tree variety is Fuding Da Bai Cha. Its appearance is graceful, the buds are plump, the down is thick and dense, and it is full of luster. The soup color is clear green, appearing apricot yellow, the aroma is light, and the taste is mellow and mild. Fuding Da Bai Cha originated in Taimu Mountain in Fuding, and Taimu Mountain has a long history of tea production.
2. South Road Yinzhen: South Road Yinzhen is produced in Zhenghe, Fujian. The tea tree variety is Zhenghe Da Bai Cha. Its appearance is stout, the buds are long, the down is slightly thin, and its luster is not as good as that of North Road Yinzhen, but the aroma is fresh and clear, and the taste is rich and strong. Zhenghe Da Bai Cha originated at the top of Gaolun Mountain in Tieshan, Zhenghe County, and was selected and bred in the early 19th century.
Cultural legend of Baihao Yinzhen tea
Legend says that long ago, in a certain year, the Zhenghe area suffered a long drought without rain, and epidemics broke out everywhere. Beside a dragon well on Donggong Mountain there were several immortal herbs, and the juice of the herbs could cure all diseases. Many brave young men went one after another to look for the immortal herbs, but none returned. There was one family with three siblings, Zhigang, Zhicheng and Zhiyu, and the three agreed to take turns searching for the immortal herbs.
One day, the eldest brother came to the foot of Donggong Mountain. Then an old grandfather walked out from beside the road and told him that the immortal herbs were right beside the dragon well on the mountain, and that when going up the mountain he could only go forward and must not look back, otherwise he would not be able to pick the immortal herbs. Zhigang climbed in one breath to the mountainside, and saw only rocks scattered all over the mountain, gloomy and terrifying. But suddenly he heard a loud shout, "How dare you force your way up!" Zhigang was greatly shocked, and as soon as he turned his head back, he immediately turned into a new stone on that rocky slope.
Zhicheng then went to look for the immortal herbs. When he climbed to the mountainside, because he looked back, he also turned into a huge rock.
The heavy task of finding the immortal herbs finally fell to Zhiyu. After she set out, on the way she also met the white-haired grandfather, who likewise told her that she absolutely must not look back, and gave her a piece of roasted ciba. Zhiyu thanked him and continued forward. When she came to the rocky slope, strange sounds rose all around. She stuffed her ears with the ciba and resolutely did not look back. At last she climbed to the top of the mountain and came to the dragon well. She picked the buds and leaves from the immortal herbs and watered the immortal herbs with well water. The immortal herbs bloomed and bore seeds. Zhiyu picked the seeds and immediately went down the mountain.
After returning home, she planted the seeds all over the hillside. These immortal herbs were tea trees, and this is the origin of the famous tea Baihao Yinzhen.