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Why is the production process of Chaoshan Phoenix Dancong oolong tea called duck shit fragrance?

Published: 2024-11-08 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/11/08, The main step in the production of oolong tea is to scratch the leaves of oolong tea, so that the cellular structure around the edge of the leaves is gradually slightly broken, so that the enzymes come into contact with other components of the leaves, making them into unique flavor and aromatic substances. This is an oxidation initiated by enzymes and is widely known as fermentation. We will follow the practice of using terms on this website to avoid confusion. Therefore, oolong tea was ordered.

The main step in the production of oolong tea is to scratch the leaves of oolong tea, so that the cellular structure around the edge of the leaves is gradually slightly broken, so that the enzymes come into contact with other components of the leaves, making them into unique flavor and aromatic substances. This is an oxidation initiated by enzymes and is widely known as "fermentation". We will follow the practice of using terms on this website to avoid confusion. Therefore, oolong tea is defined as a kind of partially fermented tea.

A complicated process

In different regions and styles, the main steps of oolong tea production are the same in principle (this is a unique process):

Selective picking (green green)

Sunlight withering (sunbathing)

Styling (drying green)

Fermentation (green or shaken)

Roast (kill green)

Knead (knead)

Bake (bake green or bake)

Drying (baking)

Among these steps, a common key to quality is the immediacy of subsequent steps. This is especially important between picking and insolation. Tea leaves placed in baskets or bushels do not produce the clear taste of fine oolong tea. Immediately after picking, it should be placed evenly and thinly in the sun for 1-2 hours.

In each region, the execution of each step is different, so each step is significantly unique. This is further expanded by the use of a large number of varieties in each region. As the four major producing areas are geographically and culturally close, the interaction between them continues to lead to changes in craftsmanship, horticulture and management. Taiwan has brought a lot of positive effects over the past few decades, and with the strengthening of exchanges, I believe further progress will be made in this regard.

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