Songxi White Tea

Songxi white tea is a specialty product of Songxi County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. It has a sweet taste, and every sip brings out its unique sweetness and floral aroma. The clear, transparent soup colour shows off the unparalleled quality of Songxi white tea, as well as its unique qualities and profound cultural heritage. It has become a favourite among tea lovers at home and abroad. Songxi white tea has a long history, dating back to the spring and autumn period at the earliest. Today, Songxi white tea, together with Zhenghe and Jianyang white teas, forms the treasure of Fujian white teas. Each tea leaf carries a profound historical heritage and cultural legacy, allowing people to feel the unique charm of this land while sipping the tea.

Songxi White Tea Details:

Product Name: Songxi Jiulong Dabai Tea
Place of Origin: Songxi County, Fujian Province, China
Net Content: 50g
Production Process: Traditional Craftsmanship
Shelf Life: 5400 days
Storage: Normal temperature, sealed, moisture-proof, and protected from odours

Songxi White Tea Picking and Production:

‌Fresh leaf picking‌: Picking is the first step in making Songxi white tea. We choose the tender shoots of spring as the raw material. These tender shoots are rich in nutrients and are the basis for making high-quality white tea. When picking, the requirements are moderate tenderness, intact leaves, and avoiding damage and impurities.

Withering‌: Withering is the core step in the production of white tea and a crucial factor in determining its quality. After being picked, the fresh leaves are subjected to a process called Qingqing, in which they gradually lose water and become soft under natural conditions. During withering, the tea leaves release their green aroma and undergo a series of complex biochemical changes that enhance their quality. There are various methods of withering, including natural withering and heating withering. In Songxi, many tea makers use natural withering, taking advantage of the unique local climate conditions to allow the tea to slowly ferment in the natural environment, creating a unique quality.

Sieving‌: Sieving is an important step after withering. It promotes the oxidation of the tea polyphenol enzyme, removes the greenish smell, and increases the heavy and mellow taste. The thickness and temperature of the sieving process need to be strictly controlled to ensure the quality of the tea.

Hot air drying‌: Drying is the final process in the production of white tea. The purpose is to further remove the water content in the tea leaves to an appropriate moisture content for preservation and transport. At the same time, the drying process also promotes the formation and transformation of aroma substances in the tea leaves, which enhances the quality of white tea. Songxi white tea is usually dried using hot air drying. By controlling the temperature and humidity of the dryer, the tea leaves gradually reach the ideal degree of dryness.

Songxi White Tea Brewing Method:

‌Prepare the equipment‌: Prepare the equipment for brewing tea, including a glass-covered bowl (or glass), a teaspoon, a tea towel, etc. Transparent tea sets make it easy to observe the tea leaves spreading in the water.

1. ‌Warming the cups: Pour boiled hot water into the tea set to warm it up so that the tea set is evenly heated, and then pour the water away. This step helps to maintain the temperature of the tea set, which in turn better stimulates the tea aroma.
   
2. Placing tea‌: Use a teaspoon to place an appropriate amount of Songxi white tea leaves in a covered bowl or glass. The amount of tea to be placed can be freely controlled according to personal taste and the size of the tea set. Generally, 3 to 5 grams of tea leaves are used for 150 millilitres of water, and the water temperature is controlled at around 90 degrees.
3. ‌Washing tea‌: Pour boiling water into the tea set to quickly rinse the tea leaves, then pour away the rinsing water. The washing process should not take too long, as this will cause the nutrients and aroma to be lost.
   
4. Brewing tea‌: Pour boiling water into the teaware again, cover with a cup or lid, and let it stand for a moment before drinking. The brewing time can be adjusted according to personal taste and the firmness of the tea leaves. Usually, the first brew takes a little longer, and subsequent brews gradually become shorter.

Songxi White Tea Characteristics:

Appearance: Songxi white tea has plump tea buds with a white surface and prominent white hairs. The colour is fresh and natural. This unique appearance not only gives it beauty but is also the reason for its name

Taste: Songxi white tea has a sweet taste, accompanied by a distant floral fragrance that is intoxicating. With every sip, you can feel its unique sweet floral aroma, heavy flavor of rice, delicate soup, and long-lasting charm.

Songxi White Tea Benefits:

Clears away heat‌: Songxi white tea is cold in nature and is therefore very suitable for drinking in the summer. It can effectively clear away heat and regulate the body's heat balance. At the same time, it can also relieve negative emotions such as upset and anxiety, calm the mind, and improve sleep quality.

Antioxidant‌: Songxi white tea is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols. These substances can remove free radicals in the body, delay the aging process, and protect cells from oxidation damage. Long-term consumption of Songxi white tea can make the skin more youthful and vibrant.

Boosts immunity‌: The various active ingredients in Songxi white tea can enhance the body's immune function and improve disease resistance. During seasonal changes or flu season, drinking an appropriate amount of Songxi white tea can help the body fight off viral attacks.

Protects the eyes‌: Songxi white tea is rich in provitamin A, which can be quickly converted into vitamin A after being absorbed by the body, helping to maintain eye health. It can effectively prevent vision loss, reduce night blindness, and make the eyes brighter and more energetic.