What is the difference between traditional Tieguanyin and Anxi Tieguanyin?

Anxi, known as Qingxi in ancient times, found oolong tea Anxi Tieguanyin between 1723- 1735. After hundreds of years of development, Anxi Tieguanyin has become a famous tea in China and even the world, and Anxi has also become the tea capital of China. Anxi Tieguanyin is a semi-fermented tea between green tea and black tea. Elegant fragrance, natural orchid fragrance, pure taste and rich aroma, known as "seven bubbles and many fragrances".

Local characteristics can be called characteristics, which cannot be separated from heaven and earth. China always said that heaven and earth are three talents, and Confucianism also said that the right place and the right time are harmonious. The reason why Tieguanyin in Anxi has become a feature or even a culture is of course inseparable from the weather, region and people in Anxi. There are probably several towns and villages in Anxi that produce Anxi Tieguanyin, such as Xiping, Xianghua, Longjuan and Gande. Each town and village has Anxi Tieguanyin with the same name and different quality. Xiping Anxi Tieguanyin Xiping is the birthplace of Anxi Tieguanyin. The leaves of Anxi Tieguanyin produced there are made by pure traditional techniques, which can best retain the characteristics of traditional Tieguanyin and are the most authentic. There are three main characteristics of Anxi Tieguanyin here: First, the soup is rich and fragrant. "Thick soup" means that Anxi Tieguanyin soup is golden yellow, bright in color and dark in color; The second is "rhyme", which means that the unique "Guanyin rhyme" of Anxi Tieguanyin is obvious, and the mouth and throat feel bright after drinking; Third, "slightly fragrant" means that, in comparison, its soup is fragrant but not strong. The characteristics of Tieanxi Tieguanyin in Xiping are not only because of its special geographical and climatic conditions, but also because local tea farmers have inherited the traditional production methods of Tieguanyin in Anxi. In particular, Tieguanyin in Anxi rarely uses air conditioning to make tea, and pays attention to fermentation, so its characteristics are obvious. Authentic Xiping Anxi Tieguanyin is easy to identify, just take a few teas to compare. The technical essentials are as follows: 1. The soup is golden and shiny, and the basic concentration can be maintained even if there are a few bubbles; Second, the smell is quiet and there is no strong fragrance. Fragrant Flower Anxi Tieguanyin Fragrant Flower Anxi Tieguanyin is characterized by its origin shrouded in clouds, and its leaves are sweet and rich. The fragrant flower Anxi Tieguanyin is characterized by its pure taste, clear soup color and strong sweetness. It is generally believed that besides pure and high-quality tree species and unique planting environment, there are also traditional methods of modulation and moderate fermentation. There are two simple ways to identify the fragrant flower Anxi Tieguanyin: First, according to the characteristics of strong sweetness, when swallowing soup, leave a little soup in your mouth, stir the tip of your tongue, rub your teeth, and open your mouth after swallowing the soup, which is sweet and long; Secondly, observing the soup, it is thick and odorless, which can be regarded as the fragrant flower Anxi Tieguanyin. For tea drinkers in Quanzhou, everyone is familiar with the grateful Anxi Tieguanyin. It has three characteristics: first, it has a strong aroma, so whether you smell it or taste it, or even brew it, the tea will be full of aroma. The second is color, one bubble and two bubbles are light in color, and the color is yellow-green after three bubbles. The third is the taste. Soup is sour and sweet, and fragrance contains acid. The fermentation time of Gande Anxi Tieguanyin is shorter than that of traditional Anxi Tieguanyin, so the color is slightly green and fresh, which leads to acid: first, it is caused by insufficient fermentation, and second, this acid is the embodiment of charm. Compared with Xiping and Xianghua Anxi Tieguanyin, the identification technology of Gande Anxi Tieguanyin is easier. First, the color is light green, the aroma is obvious, and second, the taste is sour. Houtian Wushi Nanqi, Anxi Tieguanyin and Longjuan are the origins of Anxi Tieguanyin, where most of the mountains are high and foggy. The traditional method of making Tieguanyin in Anxi is unique and the quality is consistent. It is generally believed that there are three reasons for this feature: first, high-quality varieties; Second, the growth environment has its own characteristics; Third, most of the preparation methods adhere to the traditional methods, paying special attention to moderate fermentation degree. It's a bit difficult to identify Tieguanyin in Nanqi Anxi. First of all, we should carefully understand whether its sweetness lasts. Tieguanyin in Houtian and Nanqi Anxi tastes fresh and sweet for a long time. Second, look at the soup. Tieguanyin soup in Nanqi Anxi, the day after tomorrow, is thick and has no peculiar smell. The fermentation time of Wushi Anxi Tieguanyin is slightly shorter than that of traditional Anxi Tieguanyin, so its color is slightly green and fresh. Compared with Xiping, Xianghua Anxi Tieguanyin and Gande Anxi Tieguanyin, Wushi Anxi Tieguanyin is relatively easy to identify, and its main points are as follows: First, the soup is light green with obvious aroma; Second, the entrance can feel slightly acidic.