Wulian Green Tea [Shandong Wulian Specialty]

What is Wulian Green Tea? Authentic Shandong Wulian Specialty: Wulian Green Tea

Summary:Do you want to know what Wulian Green Tea is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Shandong Wulian specialty - Wulian Green Tea. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on Wulian Green Tea. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Wulian Green Tea and its nutritional value? How did the history of Wulian green tea come about? How to distinguish the authenticity of Wulian green tea? Tasting and eating methods of Wulian green tea, etc

Introduction to Wulian 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, and drying

Wulian green tea is rich in vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that are beneficial to the body. Regular consumption of Wulian green tea can achieve effects such as preventing cardiovascular diseases, invigorating the mind and stomach, lowering blood pressure and diuresis, digestion and sobering up, preventing cancer and radiation, weight loss and beauty, and prolonging life

In 1966, Wulian County successfully introduced tea from the south to the north. For over forty years, Wulian tea has been continuously developing, especially since 2009. Based on reality and scientific decision-making, the Wulian County government has established tea production as a key industry for cultivating agricultural characteristic economy, and is committed to building the "Jiangbei Green Tea First Base". The tea plantation area in the Wulian Green Tea area (Chaohe Town, Hubu Township, Qiuguan Town, Jiejie Town, Songbai Township) has reached 30000 acres. Wulian County is located in the southeast of Shandong Province, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east. It belongs to a warm temperate humid monsoon climate with abundant sunshine and rainfall. The soil in the mountainous and hilly areas within the territory is slightly acidic and belongs to yellow brown soil, which contains abundant organic matter and trace elements. The superior coastal climate conditions and excellent environment have nurtured the unique quality of Wulian green tea, which is characterized by thick leaves, strong taste, high aroma, and easy brewing. Therefore, Wulian green tea is known as the "number one tea in northern Jiangsu". So far, 12 tea products, including the "Wulianshan" brand produced by Mingbo Tea Plantation in Wulian County, the "Lulianchun" brand produced by Ruichun Tea Factory in Wulian County, the "Jiuxian Green" brand produced by Haoyu Tea Industry in Wulian County, and the "Shihuang" brand produced by Fengyu Tea Factory in Chaohe Town, have won honors and awards such as provincial, ministerial, national famous brand, and national gold award 18 times. Wulian County is a "Northern Demonstration Zone of China Tea Research Institute" in Shandong Province, and has thousands of acres of tea gardens that have obtained EU organic food certification. Wulian green tea is popular throughout the province, as well as in major cities across China such as Beijing and Northeast China, and is also exported to foreign markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Russia, demonstrating broad development prospects

How to distinguish the authenticity of Wulian green tea

Fresh green tea and aged 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, with a low aroma. If you blow hot air on the tea leaves with your mouth, the leaves will turn yellow and dry in moist areas, and there will be 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

Tasting and Eating Methods for Wulian Green Tea

(1) Equipment

Prepare tea cups, bowls, tea canisters, tea leaves, teaspoons, tea plates, tea towels, and a kettle according to the number of drinkers

(II) Appreciating Tea

Tilt and rotate the tea can, pour the tea leaves into the tea cup. Use a teaspoon to transfer the tea leaves from the tea leaves into the tea appreciation tray, appreciate the color, tenderness, and evenness of the dried tea, and smell the aroma of the dried tea

(III) Warm Cup

Use boiling water to wash the tea cup once, and increase the cup temperature. This is especially important in winter, as it is beneficial for brewing tea leaves

(IV) Tea Placement

The capacity of a tea cup for brewing Tunlv tea is generally 150 milliliters, and the amount of tea used is about 3 grams. Use a teaspoon to evenly transfer tea leaves from the tea tray or tea cup into each teacup

(V) Immersion Brewing

Lift the pot and pour water along the cup wall into the cup. The amount of water should be 1/4 or 1/3 of the cup capacity, so that the tea leaves can absorb water and relax, facilitating the precipitation of tea juice. After about 30 seconds, start brewing

(VI) Brewing

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