Pre-rain tea refers to the stage in the spring before the tea leaves are picked, if there is a rainfall, then the tea leaves picked before the rainfall is called pre-rain tea. At this time, the sprouting of the tea tree is slower, the tea buds are relatively tender, the leaves are rich in a large number of amino acids, tea polyphenols and other components, fresh taste, strong aroma, favored by tea lovers.
And the tea picked after the rain is referred to in the late tea picking season, that is, after the rain in the spring, because the rainfall has a certain impact on the growth and development of the tea tree, so the tea picked after the rain is called after the rain. At this time, the growth of the tea tree is accelerated, the tea stems and leaves become thicker and thicker, the water content increases, the amino acid content of the tea is relatively low, while the content of tea polyphenols and caffeine and other components will be relatively high, the taste is more mellow, and the sweetness is obvious.
Overall, different tea picking time will affect the quality and taste of tea. Therefore, tea lovers can choose tea picked at different times according to their own tastes and needs.