Unveiling the Richness of Black Tea

　　Black tea is a type of fully fermented tea, originally known as "black tea". It is made from one bud and two or three leaves, which are withered, rolled, fermented, and dried. There are many types of black tea, and you may often drink black tea without realizing it. Let's learn more about black tea.

　　Black Tea

　　【Characteristics】

　　During the processing of black tea, a chemical reaction centered on the enzymatic oxidation of tea polyphenols occurs, reducing the tea polyphenols in fresh leaves by more than 90%, and producing components such as theaflavins and thearubigins. Catechins and theaflavins combine to form a delicious complex, creating the red color and intoxicating aroma of black tea. Some famous types of black tea include:

　　1. Dian Hong

　　Dian Hong refers to Yunnan black tea, which is further divided into Dian Hong broken tea and Dian Hong Gongfu tea. Dian Hong is produced in different seasons, such as spring tea, summer tea, and autumn tea.

　　【Characteristics】

　　Ranked as Special Grade and 1-6; tightly rolled, plump and robust appearance, dark and shiny dry tea, prominent golden buds; bright red soup color, high and long-lasting aroma, strong and mellow taste with a slight astringency; evenly red and tender leaf base.

　　2. E Xi Yi Hong

　　E Xi Yi Hong Gongfu tea is mainly produced in Yichang and Enshi, Hubei. It has excellent quality, with high and long-lasting aroma, and a mellow and refreshing taste. Among them, He Feng's Rong Mei Yi Hong is the most famous.

　　【Characteristics】

　　Tightly rolled, with golden buds. Dark and shiny appearance, high and pure orange aroma, long and bright red soup color, thick and mellow taste, soft and shiny leaf base.

　　3. Ning Hong

　　Ning Hong Gongfu black tea, also known as Ning Hong, is produced in Xiushui, Jiangxi.

　　【Characteristics】

　　Tightly rolled and straight, with strong and straight buds, slightly reddish veins, dark and slightly reddish color, glossy and smooth; high and long-lasting aroma, thick and mellow taste similar to Qi Hong, bright red soup color, evenly red leaf base.

　　4. Qi Men Hong Cha

　　Qi Men Hong Cha is mainly produced in Qimen, Anhui.

　　【Characteristics】

　　Tightly rolled, with dark and shiny appearance, straight and slender buds; bright red soup color and leaf base. Intoxicating and fresh aroma, long and strong, with a distinct and lasting fragrance.

　　5. Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong

　　Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, also known as Lapsang Souchong, is produced in Tongmuguan Town, Chong'an, Fujian.

　　【Characteristics】

　　Plump and tightly rolled, with dark and shiny appearance. The soup color is red and bright after brewing. It has a lasting taste, with the fragrance of smoke, cinnamon, and honey.

　　Black tea has a high and strong aroma, and a mellow taste. Among the types of black tea in China, Qi Men Hong Cha is the most famous and the second largest category of tea in China. Black tea has the effects of refreshing and relieving fatigue, moistening the mouth and clearing heat, and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. If you are prone to emotional excitement, sensitive, have poor sleep, or have a weak body, it is recommended to drink black tea regularly. However, it is worth noting that black tea is generally not allowed for patients with kidney stones.