Tianshan Green Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.
Tianshan green tea is the most famous and famous Fujian roasted green tea. It originates from Zhongtianshan, Tiepingkeng and Liping Village in Jitou behind Xixiang Tianshan Gang. The main production area extends from the "Central Gourd" in Wuping Mountain, connecting Zhanghou in the east, Jitou in the west, Liutian in the south, and Qinyu in the north. It is distributed in the inner, middle and outer Tianshan Mountains, with a radius of about 10 kilometers, and nearly a hundred Village.
Tea production here has a long history. According to records, tea was cultivated in the Zhongtian Mountains as far back as the Tang Dynasty. The varieties and colors of the tea produced have undergone several changes, forming today's "Tianshan Green Tea". Around 1781, Tianshan "bud tea" was listed as a tribute.
Historically, Tianshan green tea has come in many varieties, colors and names. According to the harvesting season, it is divided into thunder, Mingqian, Qingming, Guyu, etc.; according to the shape, it is divided into bird tongue, phoenix eyebrow, phoenix eye, zhenmei, show eye, moth eyebrow, etc.; according to the label, it is divided into rock tea, Tianshangding, Yishengchun, Seven cups of tea, seven bowls of tea, etc. Among them, Lei Ming, Que Ton, Zhen Mei and Rock Tea are the most valuable.
Thunder tea is made from tea buds picked during the "thunder" season in early spring. After brewing, the tips of the buds are upward and vertically suspended in the cup, like bamboo shoots emerging from the ground, which is quite interesting; "Qi Yi Qiang" is made from the newly unfolded buds and leaves, which are very delicate and shaped like a bird's tongue; Zhenmei is carefully picked and processed, and the shape of the tea is like a curved eyebrow, which is quite beautiful; Rock tea is made from the young leaves of tea trees that grow in rock crevices. , the fragrance is profound, the flowers are really blooming and beautiful. Some of the designs and colors of these products have been lost, and some, such as Tianshan Bird's Tongue, Fengmei, Mingqian, Qingming, etc., have resumed production, and many new varieties have been created, such as Qingshuilu, Tianmaofeng, Tianshan Yinhao, and Four Seasons. Spring, Maojian, etc. The quality of these green teas is far better than traditional famous teas. Their unique characteristics in quality are: tall and straight leaves, high fragrance, strong taste, green color, and resistance to steeping. Since the resumption of production, it has won many awards at local, provincial and national famous tea competitions. The "Tianshan Yinhao" jasmine tea made by Ningde Tea Factory using "Tianshan Yilu Yinhao" as raw material ranked first in the 1979 National Domestic Scented Tea Competition.
The Tianshan Mountains in eastern Fujian are majestic. The main peak, Baoding, is 1,143 meters above sea level. The slopes and valleys extend, and the twin streams linger like a jade belt. The river banks are full of dangerous cliffs. Tea gardens are mostly established on rocks, beside streams or on hillsides and valleys. The soil is mainly sandy loam with more humus, which is conducive to the growth of tea trees. No wonder the poet called this place "deep mountains with jagged rocks, and canyons with overhanging rocks and fragrant tea."
The quality characteristics of Tianshan green tea are: emerald green color, green soup color, and tender green bottom of leaves. It is known as the "three greens". Its appearance is tight, thin, even, and green, with tall and straight sprouts and many hairs; its fragrance is like pearl orchids, elegant and long-lasting, and its taste is rich and sweet; the soup is clear and bright. This tea is very resistant to brewing. After brewing three or four times, the lingering fragrance remains.
Regional Scope
The Tianshan Mountains in Eastern Fujian are located on the coast of the East China Sea. Daixi Township, Pingnan. In addition to Tianhu Mountain, there are also mountains such as Tianfeng Mountain, Xianfeng Mountain, and Daping Mountain, which are the origins of Tianshan green tea.
Specific quality
The color is emerald green, the soup is green, and the bottom of the leaves is tender green. It is known as the "three greens". Its appearance is tight, thin, even, and green, with tall and straight sprouts and many hairs; its fragrance is like orchids, elegant and long-lasting, and its taste is rich and sweet; the soup is clear and bright. This tea is very resistant to brewing. After brewing three or four times, the lingering fragrance remains.
Cultural allusions
Tianshan produces tea, with a superior geographical location and a long history. "Tang Shu?" "Geography" said: In 940945 AD, Jiaocheng District of Ningde City was already the origin of "wax noodles" tribute tea. According to the records of Zhang Ying, a famous scholar in Jiatai of the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1201-1204), “In present-day Xixiang (i.e. Tianshan Mountain), the open fields of the residents near the hills and slopes are covered with tea trees, and many bamboos are cultivated on the high hills. There are two seasons of summer and spring, and the annual income is not allowed to be mulberry or hemp." It can be seen that tea has become a major economic crop for the people of Tianshan more than 800 years ago. At that time, Tianshan produced group tea and cake tea, as well as milk tea and dragon group tea. Tea produced in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties was used as gifts and sacrificial offerings. In the late Qing Dynasty, due to the developed maritime transportation in Sandu, a large amount of green tea harvested in the Tianshan tea area and jasmine tea scented with Tianshan green tea as raw materials were exported domestically and abroad, and the supply exceeded demand.
Since then, "Tianshan Green Tea" has become famous at home and abroad. Tianshan green tea is the best and most famous Fujian roasted green tea. It originates from Zhongtianshan, Tiepingkeng and Liping Village in Jitou behind Xixiang Tianshan Gang. The main production area extends from the "Central Gourd" in Wuping Mountain, connecting Zhanghou in the east, Jitou in the west, Liutian in the south, and Qinyu in the north. It is distributed in the inner, middle and outer Tianshan Mountains, with a radius of about 10 kilometers, and nearly a hundred Village.