Tiehguanyin tea

【The Origin of Tiehguanyin Tea】

　　Tiehguanyin tea had 200 years of history.  It is originated in Fuyang, Xiping Township, Anxi, Fujian.  In the 21th year of the Guangxu reign (1895), Chang’s ancestors brought tea seedling from Anxi to Taiwan.  It was originally grown in Tachichiao, Xindian.  Later it was moved to Zhanghu mountain, Muzha.  After operating the tea business, Zhang Yumiao inherited the tea plantations and acquired tea making skills.  Zhang Yumiao and Zhang Yugan got back to Anxi several times and brought Tiehguanyin tea’s seedling back to Muzha where Tiehguanyin tea has been grown for years so far.

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　　Tiehguanyin tea is originated in Anxi, Fujian.  It is a tea variety called “red heart crooked tail peach“, because its leaves has red heart, crooked tail and peach- like features.  After brewed, its tea water is iron black in color and flavor.  Therefore, it is called Tiehguanyin.

【The Origin of The Name, Tiehguanyin Tea】

　　In the first year of the Qianlong reign (1736), in Anxi, Fujian, Wang Shirang saw a different tea variety standing in the abandoned garden next to his study room.  He picked off the tea leaves and made a cup of tea.  Because its taste was sweet and brisk, Wang presented the new tea to Emperor Qian Long.  With mellow and thick in taste and dark iron in color, you would feel refreshed like bathing in the rain.  Moreover, this tea variety was found under Nanshan Guanyinyan, Anxi, Fujian.  It was called Tiehguanyin tea.

Tiehguanyin tea

【Tea Varieties and Tea Making Methods】

　　Tiehguanyin tea is a partially fermented tea.  Its tea making method is similar to Semi-Ball Type Paochung Tea’s.  Wrap the tea leaves in square cloth, roll it into a ball and twist the cloth ball with hands.  Then, simmer the cloth ball on roasting baskets until the tea leaves become tight and curly.  During the repeated rolling, the flavor and aroma make the tea taste heavy and mellow even brewed many times.  The tea water is yellow and red, tastes heavy and thick, astringent and sweet aftertaste, and slightly fruity.

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