Fujian is a region in China that’s known for its tea production. This region is particularly popular for Oolong tea, which is considered one of the best in the world due to its unique taste and special aroma. But what makes this taste so unique? You can read about it here!
Fujian tea is known for its unique taste and aroma, which is a result of the production method that’s been used in the region. Oolong tea, also known as blue-green tea, is a semi-oxidized tea that falls between green and black tea. They use a special level of oxidation that gives the tea his unique taste and aroma.
Tea in Fujian is grown on plantations high in the mountains, where humidity and temperature are optimal for tea production. The tea leaves are hand-picked, which is one of the reasons why tea from Fujian is such a sought-after product for tea companies. The tea leaves are processed in the traditional way to obtain this special taste.
Fujian tea is also popular due to the many different types that are available. In addition to Oolong tea, green, black, white, and jasmine tea are also produced in this region. The different types have their own distinctive taste and aroma, makes it suitable for everyone's preferences.
Another important aspect of Fujian tea is the history and culture surrounding it. Tea has been an important part of Chinese culture for thousands of years and it’s seen to purify and relax the mind. In Fujian, tea has been cultivated for centuries and has become an important part of the local culture.
The tea from this special region should not be missing from Tea Cultures collection. We offer three wonderful loose tea blends from Fujian:
China Finest Jasmine
This green tea is hand-picked and then covered with a linen cloth. This linen cloth is covered with fresh jasmine blossoms. In the early morning, when the morning dew hangs over the tea gardens, the jasmine blossoms are replaced with new blossoms until the flowery scent of the jasmine blossoms is fully absorbed into the tea, resulting in a deliciously soft tea from Fujian. Learn about this tea here.
Jasmine Dragon Pearls
These jasmine pearls are entirely handmade. The green tea from Fujian is harvested in the spring and stored until the jasmine flowers are ready to bloom. The blossoms of these flowers are picked in the early morning mist on the hills of the high-altitude tea gardens and are used to carefully scent the green tea. The process of making these Jasmine Dragon pearls takes more than a month, but good things are worth the wait! Learn about this tea here.
China Smoky Lapsang Souchong
Lapsang Souchong is from the Chinese province of Fujian. After the black tea is oxidized and dried, it is held in bamboo baskets above burning pine needles and cypress wood. The China Smoky Lapsang Souchong is a tea with a very strong, smoky flavor. Learn about this tea here.
