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What is Guzhang black tea? Authentic Hunan Guzhang Specialty: Guzhang Black Tea
Summary:Do you want to know what Guzhang Black Tea is? This article is a detailed introduction toHunan Guzhang specialty - Guzhang black tea. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information about Guzhang black tea. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Guzhang black tea and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Guzhang black tea? Wait
Basic Introduction to Guzhang Black Tea
Black tea originated in China. The earliest black tea was called Zhengshan Race, which was created by Jiang's ancestors in Tongmu Village, Xingcun Town, Mount Wuyi City, Fujian Province in the middle and late Ming Dynasty (about 1568 years). The Jiang family in Tongmu Village, Mount Wuyi City is a tea family that produces Zhengshan black tea of small species. It has a history of more than 400 years.
Black tea belongs to the category of fully fermented tea, which is made from tea buds and leaves as raw materials, refined through typical processes such as withering, rolling (cutting), fermentation, and drying. Due to its dry tea color and the predominantly red color of the brewed tea, it is named black tea. There are many types of black tea with a wide range of origins. Qimen black tea is famous all over the world, while Gongfu black tea and Xiaozhong black tea leave a fragrance everywhere. The high-end black tea - Jin Jun Mei - has brought black tea to a new stage of development. In addition, black tea from India and Sri Lanka, which were introduced and developed from China, are also well-known
Guzhang black tea, made from the unique ecological tea leaves of Guzhang, has emerged as a rising star in the tea consumption market and become a "new favorite" of domestic and foreign tea consumers due to its unique harvesting process and superior quality attributes such as strip color, long-lasting aroma, and golden soup color. In order to protect and promote this new variety, in June 2016, the Guzhang County Party Committee and County Government launched the preparation work for the protection application of the geographical indication product "Guzhang Black Tea", and instructed the County Food and Drug Administration to take the lead in organizing and implementing the work. Guzhang tea was first planted in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It has tight and fine strands, a needle like shape, a fragrant and mellow aroma, produces fluids to quench thirst, and is bitter but sweet. It has the effects of improving eyesight, clearing the heart, removing fat and nourishing the face, and refreshing the mind. It has won various gold awards several times and became a tribute during the Tang Dynasty, enjoying the reputation of one of the top ten famous teas in the country 1. Tea contains a substance called tea polyphenols, which can stimulate the stomach and intestines. Black tea is a tea made by fermentation and baking, and the tea polyphenols in it have undergone enzymatic oxidation reactions. After passing through the stomach, the black tea will produce a film to protect the gastric mucosa<2. It is often seen that people drink black tea in the hot summer because a certain phenolic substance contained in tea can stimulate saliva secretion, thereby achieving the effect of quenching thirst and relieving heat. At the same time, it also controls the human body's temperature sensing center, producing a cool feeling 3. The caffeine and aromatic compounds in black tea can help the brain stay alert and energetic. Whenever you feel tired from work or face important situations, it is recommended to brew a cup of black tea to help you work efficiently 4. The reason why black tea is loved by many women is that it can digest and reduce blood fat. Because black tea can stimulate the production of insulin, it can reduce blood sugar and blood fat to a certain extent, and it is also very helpful for general patients with diabetes and kidney disease 5. Black tea contains catechin, which can effectively inhibit the activity of Helicobacter pylori, so drinking black tea every day can reduce the incidence rate of bacterial dysentery such as gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer 6. The manganese and potassium elements contained in black tea are good helpers in promoting blood circulation. People who have a habit of drinking black tea will have softer cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, a rosy and glossy complexion. So drinking more black tea can greatly help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. What are the product characteristics of Guzhang black tea Guzhang black tea, made from the unique ecological tea leaves of Guzhang, has emerged as a rising star in the tea consumption market and become a "new favorite" of domestic and foreign tea consumers due to its unique harvesting process and superior quality attributes such as strip color, long-lasting aroma, and golden soup color