BLACK TEA

Black tea is the tea refined from the tender leaves or buds of Camelliaceae plant tea through a series of technological processes. Its history can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty of China, especially in Mount Wuyi Tea District, Fujian Province. It was invented by local tea farmers and named "Zhengshan Small Species". It is the earliest black tea in the world:

1、 Basic Information

Chinese name: Black Tea

Category: Fully fermented tea

Main production areas: China (Anhui, Yunnan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Sichuan, etc.), India, Sri Lanka, etc

Production process: withering, rolling (cutting), fermentation, drying. Xiaozhong black tea also includes special processes such as red pot and smoking baking

2、 Historical origin

Black tea is not naturally grown, but developed on the basis of green tea. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Chinese tea farmers innovated in the production process of green tea and invented the method of making black tea. As the pioneer of black tea, Zhengshan Xiaozhong has a history of over 400 years. Its unique production process and quality characteristics make it a representative of Chinese black tea.

3、 Main varieties

There are many varieties of Chinese black tea, each with its own characteristics, mainly including the following:

Qimen black tea: produced in Qimen and other places in Anhui Province, it is the finest black tea and enjoys the reputation of "Queen of Black Tea".

Dian Hong: produced in places such as Fohai and Shunning in Yunnan, it is loved by tea lovers for its unique aroma and taste.

Zhengshan Branch: It is a specialty of Mount Wuyi City, Fujian Province. It is the earliest black tea in the world, with unique pine smoke and dried longan flavor.

Jin Jun Mei: Born in 2005, it is a top-quality Keemun black tea that has become a sought after item in the market due to its unique production process and quality characteristics.

Huo Hong, Su Hong, Yue Hong, Hu Hong, Sichuan Hong, etc.: produced in Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Sichuan and other places, each with its own local characteristics.

4、 Quality characteristics

High quality black tea usually has the following characteristics:

Beautiful appearance: The strands are tight and thin, plump and plump, with a golden color and luster.

Rich aroma: Dry tea has a unique aroma, which is long-lasting and long-lasting after brewing.

Red soup color: After brewing, the soup color is bright red and transparent, crystal clear.

Rich taste: Smooth on the palate, rich in flavor, with a sweet aftertaste.

Uniform leaf base: After soaking, the tea leaves are intact, with even buds and leaves, and consistent color.

5、 Effect and Function

Black tea is rich in various nutrients such as carotene, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, caffeine, etc., and has multiple functions and effects:

Prevent thrombosis: improve endothelial cell function, inhibit platelet adhesion and aggregation, anticoagulant and antithrombotic.

Diuretic and anti-inflammatory: dilates renal microvasculature, increases urine output, and helps eliminate harmful substances from the body.

Nourishing and protecting the stomach: reducing the content of tannic acid, minimizing irritation to the stomach, promoting digestion, and having anti-inflammatory and protective effects on the gastric mucosa.

Refreshing and invigorating: Exciting the central nervous system, accelerating blood circulation, and eliminating fatigue.

Other functions: It also has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, soothing the liver and dispersing blood stasis, improving memory, warming the body and keeping warm, generating fluids and stopping cough.

6、 Drinking taboos

Although black tea has multiple benefits, not everyone is suitable for drinking. Here are some taboos for drinking black tea:

Insomnia and neurasthenia patients should not drink it to avoid aggravating insomnia symptoms.

People with stomach heat should not drink black tea because it tends to be warm.

People with stones or tumors should not drink it.

People with nerve sensitivity and emotional excitement should not drink it to avoid aggravating their excitement.

People who are prone to catching fire should not drink it.

It is not advisable to drink during medication to avoid affecting the efficacy.

Women during their menstrual period, menopause, pregnancy, and lactation should not consume it to avoid affecting their health.