Fujian Tea
According historical reports, tea has been known in Fujian region for over than 1,600 years ago. The earliest written record of tea production in Fujian was found on a stone tablet at the Lotus Peak of Nan'an County. The advantage of Fujian as mountainous area and its subtropical climate are the best conditions for growing tea. Nowadays, Fujian still identical as major tea supplier in the world.
Fujian province produces five variants of tea such as oolong tea, black tea, white tea, green tea, and scented tea. All of those teas with the exception of green tea, were were pioneered by Fujian. Despite other China's provinces today also growing tea, Fujian black tea (Lapsang Souchong) and white tea are Fujian specialties product and has strong demand both domestic and abroad. The most famous of Fujian teas is oolong, which is originated from Wuyi Mountain area.
Beside oolong tea as a trade mark of Fujian, there is a popular method for brewing the tea also originates in Fujian province. The Fujian tea ceremony (also known as the gong fu method of brewing tea) is ideally suited to oolong tea. A small tea pot and small cups are used to infuse the tea leaves multiple times. The tea pot is packed full of leaves, and the brewing time is short.
Excellent growing technique and abundant supply of raw material make it possible for Fujian to push out many well-known brands of teas such as Anxi Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi Rocky, Silver Tip Pekoe, Tianshan green , Jasmine Minhao, and many more brands.
Fujian province is the homeland of 336 varieties of tea plants - the largest number in all of China. Therefore Fujian is an important resource in the world of tea because the possibilities for producing new hybrids are almost limitless.