The surroundings of Taiwan is idealisti for growing tea. Many of varietals grown in Taiwan came from China just like ancestors of most Taiwan residents have. Some varietals adjust well and turn out to be ordinary and others gradually disappear. In the following article, I will briefly describe numerous of standard tea varietals in Taiwan.

Qingxin Oolong

Qingxin Oolong is the most wide propagating and oldest varietal in the tea history of Taiwan. Depending on locatings of tea plantations, Qingxin Oolong grow differently. In the low altitude plantations, the leaves are thinner. In contrast, the tea leaves are thicker when planted in higher altitudes.

Qingxin Oolong tea trees are comparatively weak and less productive. The varietal is largely hand picked rather of machines due to potential damaging effects from machines. Teas made of Qingxin Oolong come with distinguishable varietal fragrance enjoyed by a lot of drinkers. Popularity makes the teas more pricey than other varietals.

Jinxuan Varietal (Milk Oolong)

Jinxuan is also known as Taiwan Tea # 12 amongst Taiwan local tea lovers. It is a new varietal produced by researchers in Taiwan around 1985. It is largely grown at plantations located beneath 1600 meters above sea level.

Jinxuan tea trees are generative and solid. Most of the jinxuan trees planted at high altitude mountain areas are hand-picked to manufacture primary grade milk oolong. It is likewise perfective to be harvested by machines without being damaged. It may be applied to develop a potpourri of teas including Pouching tea, Baihao Oolong, Tikuanyin and Jinxuan oolong.

Cuiyu Varietal (Jade Oolong)

Similar to Jinxuan tea, Cuiyu is a new varietal invented by researchers in Taiwan. Both varietals were declared around 1985. It is likewise known as Taiwan Tea # 13. Cuiyu is for the most part found at low altitude plantations.

Cuiyu is similar to Jinxuan in terms of productivity and solidness. They both are perfective for machine harvesting. Jade oolong tea is oolong tea made with Cuiyu varietal. The tea gives off a jasmine fragrance with rich flavor.

Sijichun Varietal (Four Season Oolong)

Sijichun is a new varietal that appeared in the Taiwan tea market around 1990. Unlike Jinxuan and Cuiyu, the varietal was without intention found on a plantation by local farmers in Muzha. Sijichun in Chinese means evergreen, which reflects the characteristic of the varietal solid, fast growing and productive. Mingjian tea region in Taiwan is presently the biggest region that grows this type of tea leaves.

Tikuanyin Varietal

Tikuanyin varietal adjusts poorly to new environments and grows slowly. Muzha and Shimen are two major regions that grow tikuanyin varietals in Taiwan.

The procedure of making tikuanyin is much more elaborated and takes longer than making others. Tikuanyin tea may be made with varientals like jinxuan and tikuanyins. However, only the tea that is made with tikuanyins varietal entitles zhengcong tikuanyin.

Baimaohou Varietal

Baimaohou in a literal sense means “white fur monkey” in Chinese. The Oriental Beauty oolong tea made from this varietal has a dense amount of white buds on it; accordingly the meaning white fur monkey. Baimaohou varietal is exceedingly fixed in amount causing tea from the varietal to be very rare and expensive.

Damanzhong Varietal

Damanzhong in a literal sense means “extremely slow” in Chinese. It is not difficult to guess that the varietal actually grows fabulously slow as it is Chinese name reflects. Similar to baimaohou, Oriental Beauty oolong tea made from the varietal likewise carries a outstanding amount of white buds. This varietal is principally devoted to developing original grade Oriental Beauty oolong.

Teavana Monkey Picked Oolong Tea

This is the uttermost oolong tea. When infused, the unbroken, evenly-sized leaves graciously unfurl to disclose the most complex Oolong bouquet available. Its legendary name refers to Buddist monks who trained monkeys to harvest the youngest leaves from the