Pouchong

Pouchong (Chinese包 种茶, Pinyin baozhong ) is a slightly fermented tea ( about 30 %). This puts it in relation to the of fermentation between green tea ( unfermented practically ) and oolong (which is not completely fermented).

Growing areas

Pouchong is mainly produced in Fujian and Taiwan.

Fujian: Pouchong Tea originally comes from Anxi, Fujian. There he is still cultivated. Xi Cheng Wang, from Fujian, built there in 1850 Anxi tea to after Wuyiyan Tea cultivation method. After picking the leaves he folded them into rectangular shapes. The leaves were then packed into rectangular Fujian bamboo paper. So the name means something like " tea bag " was born.

Taiwan: In Taiwan, it is grown mainly in the north. A well-known wine-growing region that produces high-quality tea, is Wenshan (文山) in Pingling where the tea grows on an area of ​​2300 ha to 400 meters above sea level. Dongdingshan (冻 顶 山) is another well-known wine-growing region in southern Taiwan. This is where the tea is grown at 1000 to 1800 meters above sea level.

Processing

Green tea is treated soon after picking steam and can not oxidize. Thus antioxidants and other nutrients are preserved. Oolong is oxidized, however, more or less depending on the variety. When Pouchong tea is a particularly slow drying process of tea easily oxidized (typically 10-20 %). After picking the leaves are allowed to wither them a few hours in the sun to reduce its moisture content. When sufficient softness was then reached, the leaves are carefully rolled together with a slight roasting. Due to the slight oxidation of the green color of the leaves remains strong. The special drying Pouchong reserves on the one hand the many health benefits of green tea, but on the other hand, it also offers some of the metabolic effects of oolong teas.

Taste and appearance

The flavor is flowery, in the consistency creamy and sweet, fragrant aftertaste. The leaves resemble a twisted cord, their color is green, after pouring the tea has a honey- green color.

Application

Pouchong strengthens the heart, has a diuretic effect, counteracts fatigue, relieves nicotine and alcohol addiction and prevents arteriosclerosis.

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• Chinese Food