The best black teas are:

1. Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong is the originator of Chinese black tea, with a history of more than 400 years. The raw materials of this black tea mainly come from the Tongmuguan area in Wuyishan, Fujian. The local ecological environment is superior, the tea tree varieties are excellent, and the unique production process creates the pine smoke and floral aroma of traditional Zhenshan Souchong.

Of course, in order to adapt to market demand, the craftsmanship of Zhenren Souchong has also been improved. The souchong black tea with pine smoke flavor is no longer common, replaced by the scent of nectar and longan. Souchong black tea has a rich red color, strong aroma and mellow taste.

2. Jin Junmei

Jin Junmei also comes from Tongmuguan in Wuyishan, Fujian. It is made from the buds of local vegetable tea as the main raw material and fermented through a complex process.

This tea was not created for a long time, less than 20 years ago, but it has unique quality and high grade. Authentic Jin Junmei is very expensive and can be regarded as one of the top black tea masterpieces in China.

However, there are many imitations of Jin Junmei black tea on the market, some of which are made from raw materials from the surrounding areas of Tongmuguan, such as using Mei Zhan. Some are simply made from tea tree raw materials from other provinces, such as Sichuan, Guizhou and other places, and there are imitations of Jin Junmei tea.

3. Keemun Black Tea

Qimen Black Tea is a very special kind of black tea that enjoys the highest reputation around the world. It was once called the best companion for afternoon tea by the European royal family. Is the famous black tea queen.

Although the production process of Keemun black tea originates from Lapsang souchong, after localized improvement and combined with local high-quality tea tree raw materials, the quality of the black tea produced is even better, especially the The flower-like honey-like fragrance is known as the unique Keemun fragrance.

The original traditional Keemun black tea is mainly Kung Fu tea. The grade of raw materials is not particularly high, and the tea leaves will be a little broken. It is very popular abroad, but not many people like it at home.

Until the mid-to-late 1990s, local tea makers produced Qihong Maofeng and Qihong Xiangluo teas based on the morphological characteristics of Maofeng and Xiangluo, and went a step further on this basis to use high-quality raw materials. Only after producing Qihong Golden Needles did it gain a foothold in the domestic market and attract consumers.

4. Yunnan Black Tea

Yunnan is the hometown of tea. The unique large-leaf tea tree can be used to make both Pu'er tea and black tea. Dianhong is one of the most distinctive types of Chinese black tea, not only because of the craftsmanship, but also because of the different raw materials of the tea trees.

The buds and leaves of Dianhong are very fat, and there are thick pekoe on them. After being made, they turn into gold. The appearance is very plump and solid. After brewing, the soup is red, bright and rich in irritation. , will give people a different drinking experience.

At present, Dianhong is mainly produced in southern Yunnan Province and Lincang, Baoshan, Fengqing, Xishuangbanna and other places in the southwest. The output is abundant, sold throughout the country, and deeply loved by consumers.

5. Yibin Black Tea

Yibin Black Tea is also a relatively young black tea. It only began to be produced in the 1950s and has only a history of more than 70 years. It can be said that it is related to the new tea. China is in sync. However, the unique ecological environment and tea tree varieties in Yibin, Sichuan, make its black tea of ??excellent quality, and it is known as one of the three major Kung Fu teas in China.

The Sichuan red we know now is mainly Yibin black tea, including Gongfu black tea and black broken tea. The biggest characteristics of Sichuan Red are its black and oily cords, quiet and high aroma, and mellow and refreshing taste. It is famous at home and abroad.