Shangyou Green Tea [Jiangxi Shangyou Specialty]

What is Shangyou Green Tea? Authentic Jiangxi Shangyou Specialty: Shangyou Green Tea

Summary:Do you want to know what Shangyou Green Tea is? This article is a specialized article that provides a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Shangyou Green Tea in Jiangxi Province. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Shangyou Green Tea. The entire article takes about 5 minutes to read and mainly includes the basic introduction of Shangyou Green Tea and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Shangyou green tea? How did the history of Shangyou green tea come about? How to distinguish between genuine and fake Shangyou green tea? The awards and honors of Shangyou Green Tea, as well as the tasting and eating methods of Shangyou Green Tea

Introduction to Shangyou Green Tea

Green tea is one of the main types of tea in China, which refers to products made from new tea leaves or buds, without fermentation, through typical processes such as withering, shaping, drying, etc

How did the history of Shangyou green tea come about

From the recorded history, Mengding Mountain is the earliest place in Chinese history to have written records of artificial tea cultivation. From the earliest recorded records of tea in the world, Wang Bao's "Tongyue" and the legend of Wu Lizhen planting tea trees in Mengshan, it can be proven that Mengding Mountain in Sichuan is the origin of tea planting and tea manufacturing. Green tea originated in the Ba region (now northern Sichuan and southern Shaanxi). According to the "Huayang Guozhi Ba Zhi", when King Wu of Zhou attacked Zhou, the Ba people offered tea as a reward for his army. The "Huayang Guozhi" is a historical record that confirms that no later than the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Ba people in northern Sichuan (Seven Buddhas Tribute Tea) began to cultivate tea leaves artificially in gardens

How to distinguish the authenticity of Shangyou green tea

The appearance of fresh green tea is bright green, glossy, and has a strong tea aroma; The brewed tea soup has a green color, with a light aroma, orchid aroma, ripe chestnut aroma, etc. The taste is mellow and refreshing, and the leaves are bright green at the bottom

The appearance of aged green tea is yellow, dark, dull, and lacks luster. Its aroma is low and deep, as if blowing hot air on the tea leaves with the mouth. In moist areas, the leaves are yellow and dry, and there is a cold sensation when smelled; The brewed tea soup has a deep yellow color, a rich but not refreshing taste, and the leaves are not bright and yellow at the bottom

Awards and honors of Shangyou Green Tea

Approved by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Shangyou County has successfully registered the geographical indication certification trademark for "Shangyou Green Tea". This is the first approved geographical indication trademark for agricultural products in the county. Shangyouye green tea is one of the main types of tea in China, which refers to products made from new tea leaves or buds, without fermentation, through typical processes such as withering, shaping, and drying. Becoming one of the few counties and cities in China with geographical trademarks

Tasting and Eating Methods of Shangyou Green Tea

1. When brewing green tea, control the water temperature at around 80 ℃ to 90 ℃. If brewing green tea powder, it can be brewed with warm water at 40 ℃ to 60 ℃. The amount is 2 grams of green tea powder mixed with 450 milliliters of plain water

2. Do not drink the first brew of tea. After brewing hot water, shake it and pour it out<3. Green tea powder should not be brewed too strongly, otherwise it will affect the secretion of gastric juice. It is best not to drink it on an empty stomach