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Classic Tea Regions Of China
It's amazing that so many varieties and types of tea can come from one species of plant. Much like wine, the local climate can impact the flavor of tea. Factors such as elevation, rainfall, and soil-type all impart flavors to a local tea plant. Additionally, the way that the tea leaves are harvested, processed, and dried have a huge impact on the end product. Tea flavors and qualities run the gamut of low-end, easy-serve, bags to hand-picked and hand-processed, classic styles that have been drunk by Chinese royalty.
In Western civilization, the image of tea is that of a British tea time - bone white porcelain china, black tea bags, and perhaps some sugar or cream, with the tea coming from tea-growing regions of India. Or sometimes tea is assumed to refer to iced tea, a popular year-round drink in the southern U. S. Tea enthusiasts quickly learn that these are just a small part of the tea world, there are many types of teas available, and that one of the most important influences on a tea's flavor is the region where it was produced.
There are many regions in China noted for producing fine teas, and some of them are considered exceptional (again, analogous to Grand Cru wines from Burgundy). Even the same species of Camellia sinensis can vary greatly depending on its region of origin, from farm to farm in the same region, and even from tree to tree on the same farm. A comprehensive list of such regions can be found in longer tea tomes; the following is but a taste of some of the best-known Chinese tea-producing provinces.
Fujian
Tea has been produced in Fujian province since at least 400 A.D, although tea-drinking in China is thought to date back to the 10th century B.C. One of the earliest known books about tea, the Cha Ching [The Classic of Tea] by the ancient scholar Lu Yu, mentions Fujian teas as among the oldest; some of the various origin myths about tea place Fujian province as the birthplace of tea-drinking.
Many varieties of tea originate in Fujian province. White, green, and even black and oolong teas are produced here, and are often held in high regard by default. The popular gentle jasmine-scented green tea gets its best examples from Fujian. On the other end of the spectrum, the bold Lapsang Souchong black tea, which has a strong campfire aroma is also produced in Fujian.
Zhejiang
This province is known for producing lighter green teas. The famous ""snail shell"" tea, Bi Luo Chun, is a light, astringent, and sweet green tea from this region. It may be tempting to augment these lighter green teas with sugar, lemon, or other flavors, but many tea enthusiasts enjoy the lightness of the lone tea flavor.
Hunan
The well-known needle teas come from this region, with flavor developed from the elevation, weather, and unique soil. The Mao Jian teas are green teas with smaller leaves. The leaves have very fine growths, giving them the nickname needles or hair. The exclusive silver needle white teas also come from the plants in this region.
cast iron teapots, Yixing teapots, and kyusu teapots are all good choices for steeping your favorite loose leaf teas.
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