Wenshan Paochung tea

【The Origin of Paochung Tea】

　　With Taiwan’s unique tea making method, Paochung tea, grown north Taiwan, is one of Taiwan’s representatives.  Paochung tea leaves is twist shape, bright green in color, floral flavor, and heavy and thick.  Paochung tea is famous for its aroma.  The stronger the aroma is, the higher the quality is.  Paochung tea in Wenshan has the superior quality and excellent aroma.  Therefore, it is called Wenshan Paochung tea.  Wenshan tea plantation region includes Wenshan and Nangang District, Taipei City, and Xindian, Pinglin, Shihding, Shenkeng and Sijhih District, New Taipei City.  It has about 2,300 hectares and distributes on mountains at an altitude over 400 meters, with distinctive environment.  Pinglin, New Taipei City, has beautiful natural beauty, mild climate, and fertile soil.

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　　In its early days, Taiwan only produced one tea variety, Oolong tea, which is good for domestic sales and export sales. Since the 12th year of Tongzhi reign (1873), Taiwan’s tea industry had been affected by the recession of world tea industry and the export sales of tea decreased sharply. Because the tea price in Taiwan was higher than that of any other areas, Taipei five foreign companies which exported Oolong tea stopped purchasing tea leaves.  Oolong tea had no profit and market.  Tea dealers brought Oolong tea to Fuzhou and was reformed to Paochung tea, called floral scented tea

【The Origin of The Name, Paochung Tea】

　　More than 150 years, Wang Yicheng from Quanzhou, Anxi, Fujian, invented Paochung tea and promoted and instructed tea making method.  He imitated the tea making method of Wuyi Rock Tea to make Anxi tea.  Two pieces of Fujian raw paper were folded into a rectangle when teas were wrapped inside.  After that, it would be stamped the name of the tea and the company outside.  Then, those teas were exported to Southeast Asia via Xiamen or shipped to Fuzhou.  Nowadays, there is a new meaning referring to exam-takers will enroll their ideal schools

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【Tea Varieties and Tea Making Methods】

　　Chinshin Oolong variety is a hand-plucked tea. It has natural curve tightness in shape, bright green in color, floral flavor, and sweet aftertaste.  It is characterized by fragrance, heaviness, thickness, and beauty and is thought to be the best tea loved by consumers.

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