Longjuan Yesheng Gaoshan Meizhan Youji Wulong Cha (2024)
Meizhan is a traditional Chinese oolong tea from Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. Grown at altitudes between 500 and 800 meters, this tea is hand-picked during two main harvest seasons: mid-April to mid-May and mid-September to mid-October. The plucking standard is one bud with three leaves, and only manually harvested leaves are used.
The processing follows a traditional oolong sequence: withering, green-making (摇青), fixation, rolling, and drying. The tea is shaped into curled, stripe-like loose leaves. When brewed, Meizhan offers a floral and toasty aroma, with a balanced, rich, and smooth taste profile.
The tea is known not only for its flavor but also for its health-supportive properties. It is rich in tea polyphenols, catechins, amino acids, and vitamins (including C, B2, A, and K), as well as essential minerals like iron, copper, and manganese. Its caffeine and theobromine content support alertness and diuresis, while compounds such as folic acid assist in fat metabolism.
This tea may help with mental clarity, fluid balance, fat reduction, and antioxidant protection. The fluoride and vitamin C content also support dental and eye health. However, due to its caffeine, it’s best avoided at night or by sensitive individuals.
For brewing, use 5–10g of tea in a gaiwan or teapot with boiling water (100°C). Steep for 10 seconds for the first brew, increasing by 5 seconds with each infusion. Meizhan can be steeped 6–7 times, and it performs best with mineral or spring water.