Anxi Tieguanyin is the best oolong tea. Its unique quality characteristics have won the recognition of tea experts, as well as the recognition of various governments and relevant scientific research institutions. Professor Chen Rongcuan said in "Chinese Famous Teas": "The excellent Anxi Tieguanyin has a unique 'rhyme', a sweet and rich aftertaste, and it still has a lingering fragrance after brewing seven times. It can be called the king of teas." Modern tea industry expert Zhang Tianfu commented in "Fujian Oolong Tea": "Anxi Tieguanyin is the best oolong tea in southern Fujian." Since 1916, Anxi Tieguanyin has won gold medals in international quality competitions in Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, France and other places; in June 1982, it won the title of "National Famous Tea" at the National Famous Tea Competition held by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of my country. In the same year, the Fujian Provincial People's Government named Anxi Tieguanyin among the first batch of famous brand agricultural products. Today, Anxi Tieguanyin is a protected geographical indication product and a well-known trademark in China. It was also rated as the most popular Chinese brand by foreign businessmen (third, Haier, Galanz). Throughout the past and present, the reason why Anxi Tieguanyin has won many awards is closely related to its unique quality and is inseparable. So, what are the factors that form the unique quality style of Anxi Tieguanyin? Combined with the research results of some experts and scholars, let’s talk about some superficial views. 1. The unique natural conditions have laid a natural foundation for the quality of Anxi Tieguanyin. Anxi County is located at the junction of the golden triangle of Xiamen, Zhangzhou and Quanzhou in Fujian Province. It is located in the mountains and close to the sea, and is affiliated to the historical city of Quanzhou. The territory is surrounded by mountains, with a mild and humid climate and abundant rainfall. Although it is close to the sea, it is separated by high mountains and ridges, which prevents Anxi from being directly disturbed by the sea breeze. This unique geographical environment creates a suitable ecological environment for the growth of Tieguanyin tea trees. 1. Climate conditions in Anxi Tieguanyin: Climate conditions are one of the main factors affecting the growth of tea trees and the quality of tea products. Most of the Tieguanyin tea gardens in our county are located between 500 and 1,000 meters above sea level. They have sufficient sunshine, a large temperature difference between day and night, an annual average temperature of 16°C to 21°C, and an average annual rainfall of 1,600 to 1,800 mm. They have relatively low, high and variable temperatures. The climate characteristics of clouds and mists provide a unique natural environment for the formation of the excellent quality of Tieguanyin. The relative climate results in slow growth of buds and leaves, which is conducive to the synthesis of soluble nitrogen compounds, amino acids and aromatic substances in shoot tissues. Alpine tea gardens have a lot of diffuse light. It is also conducive to the synthesis of aromatic substances. At the same time, the large temperature difference between day and night is conducive to the accumulation of photosynthetic products, which increases the content of sugar compounds, proteins, amino acids and vitamins, thus forming the unique aroma of Anxi Tieguanyin with a high and long fragrance and a rich and sweet taste. quality.
2. Soil conditions of Anxi Tieguanyin: Soil is the base for the growth of tea trees and a place that provides moisture and nutrients. The Tieguanyin tea garden in our county is dominated by red soil, with a pH value between 4.0 and 5.5. The soil layer is deep. In addition to the annual artificial soil, the cultivated layer reaches more than 1 meter. The soil is soft, fertile, has good water retention performance, and has organic matter. It has high content and is rich in mineral nutrients, especially manganese, zinc, and molybdenum in the soil. Some tea gardens also contain a certain amount of semi-weathered gravel in a deep soil layer of 80 to 100 cm, especially Tea farmers apply "new soil" (guest soil) after autumn every year. The tea plays a good role in supplementing the nutrients and aroma of the tea trees. This soil condition of the tea has laid the foundation for the unique color, aroma, taste and good health care functions of Anxi Tieguanyin. Natural base.