What kind of tea is Xiangguliao Baihao? An introduction to its variety characteristics

Clonal. Small tree type, medium-leaf class, mid-season cultivar. Diploid.

Origin and distribution: native to Xiangguliao Village, Pengxi Town, Taishun County, Zhejiang Province, developed by tea farmers through single-plant selection. Mainly distributed in the tea areas of southern Zhejiang. It has been introduced to other tea areas in Zhejiang.

Characteristics: the plant is relatively tall and large, with an upright posture and relatively sparse branching; leaves are borne horizontally or drooping. Leaves are long-elliptic, green in color, glossy, with a raised leaf surface, flat leaf blade, wavy leaf margin, gradually pointed leaf tip, medium density of leaf serrations, and relatively thick leaf texture. Buds and leaves are light green, with especially abundant fine hairs; the weight of 100 buds of one bud and three leaves is 40.0g. Flower corolla diameter 2.9cm, 7 petals, ovary with abundant fine hairs, style 3-lobed.

Traits: the bud and leaf growth vigor is relatively strong, and the tenderness retention is medium. The peak period of one bud and one leaf is in early April. Yield is medium, reaching 100kg per mu. The dry sample of one bud and two leaves of spring tea contains about 3.8% amino acids, 19.6% tea polyphenols, 12.6% total catechins, and 4.3% caffeine. When processed into green tea, the strips are plump, stout and tightly rolled, rich in white hairs, with an aroma resembling orchid fragrance and a fresh, brisk taste. Cold resistance is relatively strong. Cutting propagation ability is medium.

Suitable planting areas: tea areas in Zhejiang.

Cultivation points: it is suitable to plant according to the specifications of double-row tea gardens, with appropriate close planting and strict formative pruning. Timely tender picking in batches.