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Spring Festival atmosphere spreads across Xiamen, SE China’s Fujian
A dragon lantern is displayed in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Jan. 31, 2024. ( Taste all China /Wu Chaolan) As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the festive spirit of the Spring Festival permeates every corner of Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian province. The city is preparing to welcome the auspicious occasion with vibrant lanterns adorning trees and streets, heralding the arrival of this joyous time. As dusk falls, the cityscape transforms into a mesmerizing display of lights and colors. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】 -
US students go green at exchange camp in Fujian
Ruan Yangyang (center), a pianist from Nanjing county in Fujian province, performs with other young musicians, including students from the United States, at a concert in Zhangzhou on Tuesday. A group of 110 students from the US are on a visit to Fujian and will cover Xiamen, Quanzhou and Zhangzhou over 10 days as part of an exchange program. (ZHANG JINCHUAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE) US college students are experiencing China firsthand through a cultural exchange program that aims to dispel stereotypes and foster environmental awareness. The China-US Youth Exchange Camp, which began on Monday at the Xiamen campus of Huaqiao University, is jointly organized by the Fujian Provincial Department of Education and Huaqiao University. About 110 students from the United States will visit cities including Xiamen, Quanzhou and Zhangzhou during the 10-day exchange program, which is focused on music, the environment and culture. Han Mei, director of the Chinese Music and Culture Center at Tennessee State University, said the US students had been diligently preparing for months, studying and practicing Chinese musical instruments. Han and two other teachers are leading a group of 16 TSU students at the camp. The camp aims to promote educational exchanges and cooperation between Fujian province… -
Wenheng Red-Skin Peanuts
Basic Introduction to Wenheng Red-Skin PeanutsThe peanuts of Liancheng County, Fujian Province, are famous, and the red-skin peanuts are even more so. There is a folk rhyme that goes: "Red house, red canopy, inside lives a plump red fellow." Indeed, the Liancheng red-skin peanuts stand out; their full-bodied fruits have a thin skin and are rosy pink from inside to outside. They are fragrantly sweet, crisp, and tender, making them particularly appealing.The Wenheng red-skin peanuts are a traditional local variety in Liancheng County with a long history of cultivation. Through long-term cultivation selection and the excellent soil and ecological environment, they have developed unique morphological and quality characteristics, becoming an important traditional specialty agricultural product of our county. The Wenheng red-skin peanuts belong to the small pearl bean type variety. Their shells are thin and have clear reticulation, giving them a beautiful appearance. They mainly produce two-seeded pods, with a glossy purple-red seed coat. Freshly eaten, they are crisp, smooth, and fine without residue, while cooked, they are fragrantly sweet and delicious. They not only contain rich fats, proteins, carbohydrates, various vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium but also meet people's dietary nutritional needs well. The… -
Zhenghe Sweet Chestnut
Basic Introduction to Zhenghe Sweet ChestnutZhenghe Sweet Chestnut is a specialty of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. It is a regionally competitive industry in Zhenghe County, with strong adaptability and resistance, as well as high yield, stable production, and longevity. It is an industry that benefits for a hundred years after one planting, and the people of Zhenghe County refer to sweet chestnuts as the "money tree." Nutritional ValueAccording to "Compendium of Materia Medica," sweet chestnuts have effects such as tonifying the kidneys and qi, treating paralysis of the legs and feet, diarrhea due to internal cold, and promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis.1. Sweet chestnuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, calcium, iron, and other minerals, as well as B vitamins, which can help prevent hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and osteoporosis in the elderly.2. The riboflavin component in sweet chestnuts has a good therapeutic effect on common oral ulcers.3. Sweet chestnuts contain a large amount of carbohydrates, which can promote the metabolism of fats in the body, provide heat to the body, protect against winter cold entering the stomach, and have the effect of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.4. Sweet chestnuts are rich in vitamin… -
In pics: Sea of rapeseed flowers usher in springtime in SE China’s Xiamen
A tourist takes pictures of her companion at a rapeseed field in Xiamen city, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Photo/Dai Meizhen) A sea of vibrant rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Xiamen city, southeast China's Fujian Province. These bright yellow flowers, rippled in gentle spring breezes, form a breathtaking landscape. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
Baiya Qilan Tea
Basic Introduction to Baiya Qilan TeaBaiya Qilan Tea is a rare new variety of oolong tea successfully cultivated from local tea plant varieties by agricultural technicians from the Pinghe County Agricultural Bureau and Pengxi Village, Qiling Township, Fujian Province. It is a shrub type with medium-sized leaves. The new shoots are notably covered with white down, and the tree has a moderate growth habit with a semi-spreading canopy and relatively dense branching at a lower position. Winter buds sprout in late March, and the tea can be harvested from late April to early May. In Pinghe, there are about four rounds of shoots per year, with an effective growing period of 215-230 days. It has strong bud-forming ability and good tenderness retention. The processing of Baiya Qilan Tea is meticulous and sophisticated. Nutritional ValueThe newly cultivated Baiya Qilan Tea was approved as a provincial-level superior tea variety in 1996. The processing of Baiya Qilan Tea is highly meticulous, resulting in high-quality tea. The evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture's Tea Quality Inspection Center in the spring of 1996 concluded: "The tea has a firm and uniform appearance, dark green and lustrous; the liquor is orange-yellow, with a fresh and… -
Tieguanyin of Anxi
Basic Introduction to Tieguanyin of Anxi Tieguanyin was invented by Han Chinese tea farmers in Anxi, Fujian Province between 1725 and 1735. It originated from Yaoyang Mountain in Xiping Town, Anxi County (as per the Wang account). It belongs to the oolong tea category and is one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas, representing oolong teas. It is midway between green tea and black tea. The pure Tieguanyin plant is a shrub type with a sprawling growth habit, oblique branches, and leaves that are horizontally positioned. As a semi-fermented tea, it possesses the general health benefits of tea and was presented as the top of the Top Ten Famous Teas at the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. Nutritional Value The organic chemical components in Tieguanyin, such as tea polyphenols, catechins, and various amino acids, are significantly higher than those in other types of tea. The inorganic mineral elements include abundant potassium, calcium, magnesium, cobalt, iron, manganese, aluminum, sodium, zinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus, fluorine, iodine, and selenium. The inorganic mineral elements in Tieguanyin, such as manganese, iron, fluoride, potassium, and sodium, are higher than those in other types of tea. Product Characteristics Appearance: robust, round, resembling the head of a dragonfly,… -
Eternal Spring Lacquer Basket
Basic Introduction to Eternal Spring Lacquer BasketsThe Eternal Spring Lacquer Basket is a renowned Han Chinese lacquerware handicraft in the Minnan region of Fujian Province. As an important household item, lacquer baskets are widely popular in the Minnan area and were essential items for a daughter's dowry in earlier times. They are also used as containers for items during significant events such as worshiping deities, ancestral ceremonies, birthdays, celebrations, visiting relatives, and meeting friends, or as gifts exchanged between people.The lacquer basket has become an integral part of Minnan culture. When the Minnan people crossed the seas and reached Southeast Asia, the lacquer basket became part of the overseas Chinese culture. Many overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia who return to their hometowns always bring a few lacquer baskets back with them as a way to express their longing for home. Product FeaturesThe Eternal Spring Lacquer Basket is meticulously crafted, watertight, and unbreakable even when dropped. The lid can support over a hundred pounds when placed on the ground without any movement. The entire basket is exquisitely made and shines brightly. There are over 100 different sizes and specifications, with larger ones having multiple layers, a diameter of 42 centimeters, and… -
Dahongpao: What Type of Tea Is It? Unveiling the Mystery of a Renowned Chinese Tea
Dahongpao is one of the six major types of tea in China, specifically an oolong tea and one of the most famous varieties. It is produced in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, and is considered the pinnacle of Wuyi rock teas, often referred to as the "King of Teas." So, what makes Dahongpao so special? Let's explore the secrets behind this remarkable tea. Varieties and Characteristics of Dahongpao Dahongpao belongs to the category of oolong tea, also known as green tea. Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea that lies between green and black tea, combining the fresh aroma of green tea with the rich flavor of black tea. The production process of Dahongpao is complex, involving withering, shaking, fixation, rolling, and baking, resulting in dry tea with a deep brown color and tightly twisted leaves. The most distinctive feature of Dahongpao is its unique "rocky fragrance." The tea plants grow in the crevices of rocks in Wuyi Mountain, absorbing minerals from the rock, which gives the tea a distinct aroma and taste. When brewed, the tea has an orange-yellow color, a rich flavor, a sweet aftertaste, and a long-lasting finish. The Origin of Dahongpao The legend of Dahongpao is always a… -
The Soul of Black Tea Processing: Fermentation
Black tea is the second largest category of teas in China and the most widely sold type of tea worldwide. The origin of black tea can be traced back to China, where it was first produced over 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty by tea farmers in Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong. In terms of processing techniques, due to differences in rolling methods and fresh leaf varieties, black tea can be classified into: Gongfu Black Tea, Xiao Zhong Black Tea, and Broken Black Tea. Xiao Zhong Black Tea is the oldest type of black tea, originally produced in Wuyi Mountain, and is also the progenitor of other black teas; Gongfu Black Tea comes in many varieties, produced in different regions, such as Qimen Gongfu Black Tea mainly produced in Qimen County, Anhui Province, and Dian Hong Gongfu from Yunnan Province; Broken Black Tea is produced across a wide range of areas and is primarily for export. Although there are different classifications of black tea, the basic process generally includes "withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying." As a fully fermented tea, the core and soul of black tea is its "fermentation," which is a critical step in… -
Tourists enjoy May Day holiday across China
Tourists buy candies at a market in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Kehong) Tourists visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ju Huanzong) Tourists have fun at an amusement park in Xiangtan, central China's Hunan Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zeguo) Tourists pose for photos on the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Tourists visit a scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 2, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) -
People from Taiwan Straits celebrate Dragon Boat Festival together on river
People from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the Hanjiang River to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian Province on June 10, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) The activity has been held for 18 consecutive years as a cross-Strait cultural exchange event in Quanzhou. People from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the Hanjiang River to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, June 10, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) A Fuxing intelligent EMU train running on the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed rail line passed by the scene of people splashing water. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) The people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the sea to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian province on the Dragon Boat Festival, June 10. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) The people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the sea to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian province on the Dragon Boat Festival, June 10. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) -
Yongtai Preserved Plum
Basic Introduction to Yongtai Preserved PlumYongtai Furong preserved plum, a specialty of Yongtai and one of the famous products of Fujian Province, is made from mature Furong plums. It goes through meticulous processes such as fruit selection, shaking, spreading out for sun-drying, pickling, and baking. The processed Yongtai preserved plums have a lustrous appearance, with a rich brown or dark brown color, tender flesh, and full-bodied texture. They are sweet and fresh in taste, with a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, no gritty sensation, and retain the original flavor of the fruit. They have the effects of stimulating saliva production, improving appetite, refreshing the mind, and quenching thirst, making them a popular snack.The Yongtai preserved plums are made from eight-ripe “Yongtai Furong” plums using traditional techniques. Yongtai Furong plums, also known as Lady plums, Pu plums, or Yongtai plums, are a renowned agricultural product in Fujian Province. Fu'an City in Fujian is known as the hometown of Furong plums, with the largest area planted and the highest yield of Furong plums in the country. The cultivation of these plums has a history of over a thousand years. Furong plums are one type of plum, alongside others like the Rouge… -
Colorful bougainvillea flowers in full bloom in Xiamen, SE China’s Fujian
Photo shows blooming bougainvillea flowers and a bird perched on a tree branch in Xiamen city, southeast China's Fujian Province. ( Taste all China /Chen Bo) Colorful bougainvillea flowers recently bloomed spectacularly in Xiamen city, southeast China's Fujian Province, adding vibrance to the surroundings. The National Bougainvillea Germplasm Resource Repository recently opened to the public at the Xiamen Botanical Garden in the city has attracted crowds of visitors.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】【10】 -
The Wuyi Mountains
The Wuyi Mountains are listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. They are located between Wuyishan City in Fujian Province and Wuyishan Town in Jiangxi Province, around a 3½-hour train ride from Shanghai or Xiamen.The Wuyi Mountains are well known for their abundance of deep canyons, dense forests, waterfalls, animals, flora, and fauna. They are an idyllic destination for any nature lover.Wuyishan is suitable for travel all year round with a different type of beauty in each season.What to See in the Wuyi MountainsThe tour routes in Wuyi Mountains Scenic Area can be divided into four parts: 1) Nine-Bend River and Wuyi Palace Scenic Area, 2) One-Line-Sky and Tiger Hissing Scenic Area, 3) Tianyoufeng ('Sky-Swimming Peak'), and 4) Da Hong Pao and Water Curtain Cave Area.Whether you're interested in hiking, boating, bird watching, tea estates, waterfalls, cultural heritage sites, or simply want to explore a beautiful, pollution-free part of China, the Wuyi Mountain Range offers something for everyone.Nine-Bend CreekNine-Bend Creek (九曲溪 Jiuqu Xi) is the centerpiece of Mt. Wuyi. This river is aptly named, as it abruptly changes course nine times over its 8.5 square-kilometer (3.3 square-mile) region of the park.Two gorgeous waterfalls, known as the Green Dragon Waterfall and Phoenix Waterfall, are particularly beautiful attractions. A few caves are located directly adjacent to the waterfalls, giving visitors an unparalleled view through the cascades of water.Nine-Bend… -
International youth film program starts in China’s Fujian
XIAMEN, June 22 ( tasteallchina ) -- The "Looking China Youth Film Project" on Saturday kicked off its cultural experience activities in Xiamen University in east China's Fujian Province. Ten young filmmakers from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Fiji are involved in the project, which will run till July 6. Paired with Chinese youth, they will head to cities such as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Sanming to film a 10-minute documentary, telling their stories about Fujian's unique customs and cultural heritage. Jay Hughlan Hubert, an American professor with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and instructor of the project in Fujian, said that it is a valuable form of international cultural exchange. "It is not just an opportunity for foreign and Chinese students to work together and make meaningful documentaries about China and the Chinese culture. It's really an honor for these students from abroad to come here and learn about the incredible history and all the great things that make China so wonderful and meaningful," Hubert said. Haden Garcia Gillespie, one of the participants from the United States, said that his film topic is going to be porcelain carving, which is used on the temples' rooftops… -
What is Baiya Qilan Tea?
"Man is but a traveler without origin, so don’t ask where home lies. Contentment is everywhere, for the world is full of floral fragrance," wrote the renowned scholar Lin Yutang, who was born in Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China.In his beautiful hometown, there is an enchanting Oolong tea known as Baiya Qilan. It is a rare and precious variety of Oolong tea and a product protected by a national geographical indication, with a very poetic name. Baiya Qilan originated in Pengxi Village, Pinghe County, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. It is named for its fresh leaves that have white downy tips and the unique orchid aroma of the finished tea. It is one of the five famous teas in Fujian Province alongside Anxi Tieguanyin, Wuyi Rock Tea, Minbei Shuixian, and Yongchun Foshou. The main producing areas of Baiya Qilan are now located in the Qiling Township and Jiufeng Town regions of Pinghe County, near Mount Dacenshan, the highest mountain in southern Fujian with an elevation of 1,544 meters. Snowfall is a rare sight in southern Fujian, except in Pinghe, where even rime ice can be seen on the summit of Mount Dacenshan during snowfall. Pinghe County not only produces tea… -
Rare storks spotted in Xiamen, SE China’s Fujian
Two oriental white storks fly over a wetland in Xiamen city, southeast China's Fujian Province. ( Taste all China /Chen Bo) Rare oriental white storks and black storks have arrived at a wetland in Xiamen city, southeast China's Fujian Province as temperatures drop, attracting many bird watchers. "Both of the two species are under first-class national protection in China. Oriental white storks, in particular, have a very small population and are listed as endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species," said Ke Yukun from the bird watching society of Xiamen. "Three oriental white storks and two black storks were spotted in Xiamen this time. The former has not been seen in the city for many years. And it is even rarer to see both species appear together," Ke added. The Oriental white stork, whose plumage is mainly white, has red legs and black-feathered wings. It inhabits shallow water areas such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, and sometimes perches on trees. The black stork has a black-brown head, neck, and back. Cautious by nature, it often circles in the air to find a safe landing spot. It feeds on fish, frogs, crustaceans, and… -
Yongan Golden Thread Orchid
Basic Introduction to Yongan Golden Thread OrchidYongan Golden Thread Orchid, a specialty of Yongan City, Fujian Province, is the central production area for wild golden thread orchids in China. The city is known as the "Golden Thread Orchid Capital of China." The Yongan Golden Thread Orchid plants are small, with oval leaves that come to a point, and veins that are golden-yellow with a purplish-red hue. They have high levels of polysaccharides, flavonoids, and amino acids, and possess strong food, medicinal, and ornamental value. The products are sold in provinces such as Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, as well as in countries and regions like Japan and Hong Kong, with 90% of the products being exported, giving them a high market share. It is a protected product under China's Geographical Indication. Nutritional ValueThe taste is sweet and its nature is neutral. It has functions such as clearing heat and cooling the blood, dispelling wind and dampness, balancing yin and yang, nourishing the body and enhancing beauty, harmonizing qi and blood, and enters the kidney, heart, and lung meridians. It can comprehensively boost the human immune system and enhance the body's resistance to diseases. It is widely used in folk medicine and… -
“Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival” held in China’s Fujian
An evening gala of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" is held in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 27, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Feng Xinran) The "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival," opened on Monday, is co-organized by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Fujian Provincial People's Government, and the All-China Youth Federation. An evening gala of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" is held in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 27, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Feng Xinran) American students perform at the evening gala of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 27, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Feng Xinran) -
Green plum trees enter blossom season in Yongtai County, SE China’s Fujian
This aerial photo taken on Jan. 4, 2024 shows tourists enjoying green plum flowers in Yongtai County of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Green plum trees has entered blossom season recently in Yongtai County, a main green plum production area in Fujian Province. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Kehong) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 4, 2024 shows tourists enjoying green plum flowers in Yongtai County of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Green plum trees has entered blossom season recently in Yongtai County, a main green plum production area in Fujian Province. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Kehong) Tourists walk among green plum flowers in Yongtai County of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Jan. 4, 2024. Green plum trees has entered blossom season recently in Yongtai County, a main green plum production area in Fujian Province. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Kehong) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 4, 2024 shows tourists enjoying green plum flowers in Yongtai County of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Green plum trees has entered blossom season recently in Yongtai County, a main green plum production area in Fujian Province. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Kehong) Tourists take a rest among green plum flowers in Yongtai County of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province,… -
Centuries-old science classic comes alive on stage
Actors perform during the dance drama "The Exploitation of Nature's Works" ("Tian Gong Kai Wu") in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, June 1, 2024. (Jiangxi Cultural Performance Group/Handout via tasteallchina ) NANCHANG, July 14 ( tasteallchina ) -- Sounds of labor, such as farming, sericulture, smelting and pulling bellows, blended with the rhythm as dancers joyously depicted the contentment and comfort that ancient people derived from these activities. The dance drama adaptation of the Chinese science classic "The Exploitation of Nature's Works" ("Tian Gong Kai Wu"), commenced its nationwide tour Friday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, bringing to life a nearly 400-year-old masterpiece. The book, compiled by Song Yingxing, a scientist in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), was first published in 1637 during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen. It offers a summary of ancient China's manufacturing and farming techniques, earning recognition as an encyclopedia of science and technology from that time. Known as the world's first comprehensive treatise on agriculture and handicraft production, the pioneering work has since been translated into multiple languages including English, Japanese, French, German and Russian. The eponymous drama, co-produced by Jiangxi Cultural Performance Group and Beijing Dance Academy, is helmed by Chinese filmmaker Lu… -
Fujian Navy Yard: a witness to China-France exchanges
Photo shows the Foochow Arsenal cultural area. (Photo provided by the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866) At the mouth of the Minjiang River in southeast China's Fujian province, the water flows calmly without ripples. Nestled by the Luoxing Pagoda along the river bank, the Fujian Navy Yard, also known as Foochow Arsenal, stands as a precious industrial and cultural heritage site founded 158 years ago and a witness to China-France exchanges that have spanned over 100 years. On May 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris for a state visit to France. On the same day, a signed article by President Xi titled "Carrying Forward the Spirit that Guided the Establishment of China-France Diplomatic Relations, Working Together for Global Peace and Development" was published in French media Le Figaro. Xi said, "Over 150 years ago, French nationals helped China found its Fujian Navy Yard and the Fujian Naval Academy." Transformed from a former shipbuilding warehouse of the Foochow Arsenal, the Museum of Foochow Arsenal 1866, has now become a "treasure trove" preserving the memories of the shipyard. On the right side of an exhibition hall on the first floor of the museum stands a French machine that is almost… -
Anxi Tieguanyin Tea
One of the joys of travel in China is the authentic, fragrance-rich Chinese tea and profound Chinese tea culture & history. By enjoying a cup of tea, you have a glance of the haunting Chinese tea culture. In southeast China's Fujian Province, a pretty mountainous country named Anxi produces Tie Guan Yin – a superior variety of oolong tea in China. Anxi is the birthplace of Tie Guan Yin. Loacal Chinese tea farmers here began to plant this special tea in 1725 during Qing Dynasty. After that, Anxi ushered in its heyday of tea production. The “Inner Anxi” is the main producing area of tieguanyin tea, with the exceptional advantage of warm climate (the mean annual temperature is 15-18 degrees centigrade), abundant rainfall (the annual rainfall is 1700 – 1900 mm), a large area of acid red soil, and being locked with continuous hills. Why is called Tie Guan Yin? Tie Guan Yin is not only a name for the tea but also for the tree. The tree is not plump, but a bit week, with thick and dark green leaves. The edge of each leave is a little folded resembling the folded palm of bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (known in Chinese as Guan Yin).…
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