1. The story of hibiscus tea
(1) Tasting hibiscus tea in Wangzhi County During the Yongjian period of the Ming Dynasty, Wang Shouren, the magistrate of Yiyang County, Huguang, went to Anhua to inspect the people's sentiments. One evening, he came to the foot of Furong Mountain . Looking for accommodation in a farmhouse, a monk came to meet me. Wang Zhixian greeted him and asked him to stay overnight. The elder said: "I am the elder of Furong Temple. The temple is on the mountainside. Please come with me." Along the way, the green tea in the bamboo basket carried by the elder exuded bursts of fragrance from time to time. When they arrived at Furong Temple, the elder led the magistrate into the Zen room and personally made tea to greet the guests. When Wang Magistrate received the tea, it looked like pine needles. When the boiling water was brewed, the hot air circled around the edge of the bowl and then rose from the center of the bowl. , when it was about two feet high, it made another circle in the air and turned into a white hibiscus flower. After a while, the white hibiscus slowly rose up and turned into a cloud, and finally dispersed into a wisp of hot air and floated away. Suddenly, the elegant fragrance filled the Zen room. The county magistrate was dumbfounded and praised repeatedly: "It is really a treasure in the mountains and a rare thing in the world." The elder picked up the porcelain cup and said: "Your Majesty, please have some tea." Wang Zhixian held the bowl in both hands and tasted it carefully. He felt that the tea had a pure and strong aroma, a mellow and fresh taste, and the pine needles stood upright in the soup, thriving. He smiled and said: "Excuse me, elder, what is the name of this tea?" The elder sighed: "This is a specialty of Furong Mountain, called Furong tea. Is there a sad story about its origin?"
(2) The Story of Hibiscus Tea The elder told the sad story of Hibiscus Tea: In the early years, there lived a beautiful girl with a face like a hibiscus on Furong Mountain, and she and her elderly mother made a living by growing tea. The tea she grows is particularly fragrant, and people from far and near love to drink her tea. However, she only gave tea to the poor, not the rich. One spring, Miss Furong was picking tea. The rich man Wang Yuan at the foot of the mountain brought a bunch of losers up the mountain and forced her to make tea. The stubborn girl Furong refused and was so angry that Wang Yuanwai's face was livid and he ordered his thugs to beat her up and throw her into the tea forest. A young man named Zhiming from the village came up the mountain to help Miss Furong pick tea. He found her lying bloody in the tea forest. Because she was seriously injured, he only said one sentence: "Brother Zhi, bury me in this tea garden." Then he left. died. Zhiming buried her in the tea garden in accordance with his will. Soon, Furong's mother also passed away due to illness. In the spring of the next year, a tea seedling grew on Miss Furong's grave, and a spring appeared at the bottom. One night Miss Furong asked Meng Zhiming to drink the seedling from her grave on the Grain Rain day, and she would live a long life. Zhiyue picked the tea leaves according to the instructions in the dream and brewed them. After the heat rose, it turned into a hibiscus flower. She drank the tea from the cup and felt that the tea was mellow and fresh... The elder continued with tears: "I am that Zhiming, and I swear to you for the rest of my life." He refused to marry, cut off his hair, became a monk, and built this temple next to the tomb of the girl Furong. "
(3) The magistrate of Xiangyin failed in asking for merit and reward. Magistrate Wang stayed in Furong Temple for one night and had to return to the county government the next day. Before leaving, the elder presented him with a pack of hibiscus green tea and a gourd of spring water. And repeatedly told: "Only when hibiscus tea is brewed with hibiscus spring water, the hibiscus miracle will occur." On the second day after Wang Zhixian returned to the county government office, Xiangyin County Magistrate asked for a visit. Wang Zhixian immediately ordered the boy to serve the students with hibiscus tea. When boiling water was brewed into the tea bowl, the hibiscus miracle appeared. The magistrate of Xiangyin County continuously called it: "Xiancha, fairy tea!" Wangzhixian also told him its origin. Before leaving, Wang Zhixian gave half of the hibiscus tea to his classmates and friends. But they said that the magistrate of Xiangyin County was a man obsessed with officials. After getting the hibiscus tea, he felt as if he had found a treasure. He rushed to the capital overnight to ask for credit from the emperor. When the emperor heard the memorial, he immediately announced that the person offering the tea would come to the palace. After asking for the details, he ordered the tea to be brewed and tested immediately. The magistrate of Xiangyin hurriedly brewed the tea. Unexpectedly, after the boiling water was put into the cup, the tea leaves floated up and down, but there was no wonder of hibiscus. Long Yan was furious: "You dare to tease me, a small magistrate, and you deserve death!" The magistrate of Xiangyin was trembling with fear, and said tremblingly: "This tea was donated by my friend Wang Shouren, the magistrate of Yiyang County. I am just running errands, begging." I hope you will be tolerant. You will know when Wang Shouren comes to Beijing."
(4) Wang Zhixian tried the hibiscus tea and saw a miracle. The emperor heard this and ordered Wang Shouren to come to Beijing immediately. When Wang Zhixian received the imperial edict, Monk Xiang Zhang Er was confused and rushed to Kyoto day and night. In the Jinluan Hall, the emperor was furious, and the imperial army came forward to kidnap the magistrate Wang. Wang Zhixian stood up in the hall and said, "If you want to die innocently, I wonder what crime this villain has committed?" At this time, the emperor threw a bag of tea leaves from the dragon case and said, "The crime of deceiving the emperor must not be punished." Wang Zhixian then Suddenly enlightened, he suppressed his anger and said: "Hibiscus fairy tea is a noble thing, and only the holy Hibiscus spring water can produce wonders. If your majesty allows the villain to go to Furong Mountain to get the spring water, wonders will definitely appear."
"The emperor listened and gave him a month's leave to fetch spring water. If he failed, he would destroy all nine of his tribes. Wang Zhixian rushed to Anhua Furong Temple day and night and told the elders what happened. The elders handed a gourd containing Furong spring water to the magistrate. , he came to the capital after thanking the elders. The magistrate carried a gourd and calmly went to the Jinluan Hall to test the tea. He personally boiled the spring water in the gourd and put the hibiscus tea into the white jade cup. The wonder of hibiscus appeared, and all the officials were eager to see it. Standing on tiptoe to watch, they all wished the emperor great prosperity. The emperor said happily: "I hope you have done a great job in offering tea and have been promoted to the governor of Jiangnan." "Wang Zhixian returned to the post house and was filled with emotions. The quality of hibiscus tea was high. Why not follow suit? He resigned and became a monk and became a disciple of monk Zhiming. He lived until he was one hundred years old before passing away. The story of hibiscus tea has been passed down to this day. .
2. The legend of Songluo tea
There is Songluo Mountain in Xiuning County, Anhui Province. The tea produced on the mountain is quite famous, called Songluo tea. It is not only fragrant. It has a strong flavor and can really cure diseases. Many old Chinese doctors in Beijing, Tianjin and Jinan still prescribe Songluo tea to treat high blood pressure and stubborn sores. As for the origin of Songluo tea, Legend has it that during the Hongwu period of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, there were two large water tanks at the entrance of Rangfu Temple in Songluo Mountain, which attracted the attention of a pilgrim. Due to the age of the water tanks, they were covered with green duckweed. The pilgrim came to the temple and said to the old abbot: The two water jars were treasures, and they had to pay three hundred taels of gold to buy them. They agreed to pick them up after three days. As soon as the pilgrims left, the old monk was afraid that the water jars would be stolen, so he immediately sent someone to pour out the green water from the jars, wash them and move them away. When the pilgrims came to the temple three days later and saw that the water tank was cleansed, they said that the treasure energy was no longer useful. The old monk was extremely regretful, but it was too late. The pilgrim walked out of the temple and turned back. In front of the temple, there is a place where green water is poured. If a tea tree is planted, magical tea will surely grow. Three cups of this kind of tea can relieve a thousand cups of drunkenness. The old monk planted the tea tree according to this instruction. Soon, Sure enough, the tea buds were fragrant, so they named it "Songluo Tea". Two hundred years later, during the Ming Dynasty, typhoid and dysentery were prevalent in the Xiuning area. People came to the Fu Temple to burn incense and pray to the Buddha for blessings. Each person is given a bag of Songluo tea and given the "Puji recipe": For mild illness, brew it with boiling water and drink it frequently, and you will recover in two or three days; for severe illness, stir-fry this tea with ginger, salt and japonica rice until it is brown, boil it and take it. Or grind it and swallow it, and it will heal in two or three days. Sure enough, after taking it, Songluo tea has a remarkable effect and stopped the epidemic. From then on, Songluo tea became famous all over the world.
3. Emperor Qianlong. Feng Longjing Tea
The West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang is surrounded by mountains on three sides and is as green as jade. To the southwest of the West Lake, there is Longjing Village. Surrounded by beautiful peaks and mist, it is the famous Longjing tea. District.
Legend has it that one year Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty went to the south of the Yangtze River and came to rest at the Hu Gong Temple under the Lion Peak near Longjing Village. The monks in the temple served the famous tea. When he saw the tea, he couldn't help but marvel. In the porcelain bowl, which was as white as jade, there were pieces of tender tea like tongues, dark green in color, and bursts of fragrance from the green liquid. He took a sip and felt his cheeks fragrant. It was indescribable. So Qianlong summoned the monk and asked, "What is the name of this tea?" Where is it produced? The monk replied: "Your Majesty, this is the Longjing tea produced in the small temple." "Qianlong got excited and walked out of the temple gate. He saw in front of Hu Gong's temple a verdant green. Eighteen tea trees had just sprouted, green and green. The surrounding mountains were undulating like a lion. At this time, Qianlong was very happy. The name of the tea, Longjing, and the name of the mountain, Shifeng, seemed to indicate his lasting achievements. Moreover, eighteen was a number of good fortune, and the tea was really pleasing to the eye, sweet and refreshing, so Qianlong sealed the number eighteen in front of Hu Gong Temple on the spot. A tea tree is called "imperial tea".
From then on, Longjing tea became famous
The legend of Longjing tea and Hupao Spring (another version)
It is said that when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he came to the foot of Longjing Shifeng Mountain in Hangzhou to see the countryside. Women picked tea to show their understanding of the people's sentiments. On this day, Emperor Qianlong saw several country girls picking tea in front of more than a dozen green tea trees. He felt happy and started picking tea too. As soon as he picked a handful, Suddenly the eunuch came to report: "The Queen Mother is ill, please return to the capital as soon as possible." Emperor Qianlong heard that the Queen Mother was ill, so he put a handful of tea leaves into his bag and rushed back to the capital day and night. In fact, the Queen Mother only ate too much delicacies from the mountains and seas. Suddenly, his liver fire increased, his eyes were red and swollen, and he felt uncomfortable in his stomach. He was not seriously ill. At this time, when he saw the emperor coming, he felt a faint fragrance coming from him, so he asked what good things he had brought. The emperor also felt strange, where did the fragrance come from? What? He touched it casually, ah, it turned out to be a handful of tea leaves from Shifeng Mountain in Hangzhou. It had dried after a few days, and the rich aroma came out of it. The Queen Mother wanted to taste the tea leaves, and the palace maid brewed the tea. The tea was delivered to the Queen Mother, and it was indeed fragrant. The Queen Mother took a sip, and her eyes immediately felt much better. After drinking the tea, the redness and swelling disappeared, and the stomach was no longer bloated. The Queen Mother said happily: "The tea from Hangzhou Longjing is really a panacea." When Emperor Qianlong saw that the Queen Mother was so happy, he immediately sent an order to designate the eighteen tea trees in front of the Hu Gong Temple at the foot of Longjing Mountain in Hangzhou as Imperial Tea. He would pick new tea every year and pay special tribute to the Queen Mother. To this day, it is still preserved in front of the Hu Gong Temple in Longjing Village, Hangzhou. With these eighteen imperial tea trees, many tourists to Hangzhou made a special trip to visit and take photos. Longjing tea and Hupao Spring are known as "Hangzhou's two wonders". How did Hupao Spring come from? It is said that a long time ago there were two brothers named Dahu and Erhu. The two were extremely powerful. One year they came to Hangzhou and wanted to settle down in the small monastery where Hupao is now. The monk told them that here It was difficult to drink water. They had to climb several ridges to carry water. The brothers said that as long as they could live, we would take care of the water carrying, so the monk took them in. One summer, there was a drought and no rain, and the creek also dried up. It became even more difficult to drink water. One day, the brothers thought of the "Tongzi Spring" that wandered through Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue. It would be great if the Tongzi Spring could be moved to Hangzhou. The brothers decided to go to Hengshan to move the Tongzi Spring. They ran all the way to the foot of Hengshan Mountain. Then they passed out. A violent storm broke out. After the wind stopped and the rain subsided, they woke up and saw a child standing in front of them with a willow branch in their hand. This was the little fairy in charge of "Tongzi Spring". The little fairy listened to them. After telling the story, he pointed a willow branch and sprinkled water on them. In an instant, the two brothers turned into two beautiful tigers, and the child jumped on the tiger's back. The tiger looked up to the sky and roared, carrying the "Tongzi Spring" straight to Hangzhou. Go. The old monk and the villagers had a dream at night, dreaming of a big tiger. The two tigers turned into two fierce tigers and moved the "Tongzi Spring" to Hangzhou. At dawn, there was spring water. The next day, the sky was filled with rays of light. Two tigers fell from the sky. The tigers dug their front paws into the ground in the bamboo garden next to the temple. After a while, they dug a deep hole. Suddenly there was a violent storm. After the rain stopped, a clear spring gushed out of the deep hole. Everyone Understand, it must be the spring water brought to them by Dahu and Erhu. In order to commemorate Dahu and Erhu, they named the spring "Hupao Spring". Later, just to make it easier to pronounce, it was called "Hupao Spring". With Hupao Longjing tea brewed in the spring has excellent color and fragrance. Today's Hupao Teahouse can taste this "double excellence" drink.
4. The legend of Huangshan Maofeng
Huangshan Located in the southern part of Anhui Province, it is a famous tourist attraction, and the famous tea produced in the mountains, "Huangshan Maofeng", is of excellent quality. Speaking of this precious tea, there is an interesting legend! During the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty, Xiong Kaiyuan, the newly appointed magistrate of Yixian County in the south of the Yangtze River, took his book boy on a spring outing to Huangshan Mountain. He lost his way and met an old monk carrying a bamboo basket at his waist, so he stayed in a temple. When the elder made tea to honor the guests, the county magistrate took a closer look at the slight color of the tea leaves. Yellow, shaped like a bird's tongue, covered with pekoe. When boiling water is brewed, the hot air circles around the edge of the bowl. When it reaches the center of the bowl, it rises straight up, about a foot high. Then it makes a circle in the air and turns into a white flower. Lotus. The white lotus rose slowly and turned into a cloud, and finally dispersed into wisps of hot air, filling the room with fragrance. After asking the county magistrate, he learned that the tea was called Huangshan Maofeng. When leaving, the elder presented a bag of this tea and Huangshan spring water. He ordered a gourd and told him that he must use this spring water to brew the white lotus. After Xiong Zhixian returned to the county office, he met his old classmate Taiping Zhixian for a visit, so he performed the brewing of Huangshan Maofeng. Taiping Zhixian was very surprised. Later, he went to the capital to report to the emperor that he wanted to offer immortal tea to invite merit and reward. The emperor ordered the performance to be performed in the palace, but the wonder of white lotus did not appear. The emperor was furious, and the magistrate of Taiping had to tell the truth that it was presented by Xiong Kaiyuan, the magistrate of Yi County. The emperor immediately ordered Xiong to Kaiyuan entered the palace for trial, Xiong Kaiyuan entered
The emperor knew that he had not used Huangshan spring water for brewing, so he explained the reason and asked to go back to Huangshan to get water. Xiong Zhixian came to Huangshan to pay homage to the elder, who handed over the mountain spring to him. He brewed Huangshan Maofeng in the jade cup again in front of the emperor, and sure enough, The wonder of the white lotus appeared, and the emperor smiled happily when he saw it, and said to the magistrate Xiong: "I think you have done a good job in serving tea, so I will promote you to the governor of Jiangnan, and you will take office in three days." Magistrate Xiong felt a lot in his heart, and thought to himself, "Huangshan The famous tea is of high quality, let alone a human being?" So he took off his official uniform and jade belt, came to Huangshan Yungu Temple to become a monk, and became a monk, with the name Zhengzhi. Now he is on the roadside under the Yungu Temple with green pines in the clouds and bamboo paths. , there is the ruins of the tomb tower of Master Yibo'an, which is said to be the tomb of monk Zhengzhi.
5. The legend of Tieguanyin
Anxi is a county in the southeastern part of Fujian Province near Xiamen, and is the most important place in southern Fujian. The main producing area of ??oolong tea has a long history of growing tea, and tea has been produced in the Tang Dynasty. Anxi has abundant rainfall and a mild climate, which is suitable for the growth of tea trees. Through the hard work of tea generations, a series of tea tree varieties have been selected and bred. At present, there are more than 60 improved varieties preserved in the territory, including Tieguanyin, Huangdan, Benshan, Hairy Crab, Daye Oolong, Meizhan, etc., which are all well-known in the country. Therefore, Anxi is known as the "Treasure House of Improved Tea Tree Varieties". Among the many improved tea tree varieties Among them, the one with the best quality and the highest reputation is "Tieguanyin". Tieguanyin was originally produced in Xiping Town, Anxi County, and has a history of more than 200 years. Regarding the origin of the Tieguanyin variety, there is still a story passed down in Anxi. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Wei Yin, a tea farmer from Xipingshang, Anxi, made good tea. He brewed three cups of tea every morning and evening to worship Guanyin Bodhisattva for ten years, which shows his sincerity in worshiping Buddha. One night, Wei Yin dreamed that he was on the cliff. There was a tea tree with an orchid fragrance. When I was about to pick it, a dog barked and I woke up from my dream. The next day, I found a tea tree exactly like the one in my dream on the cliff. So I picked some buds and leaves and took them home. The tea was carefully made. After it was made, the tea tasted sweet and refreshing, and the spirit was lifted. Wei thought it was the king of tea, so he dug up the tea plant and took it home to propagate it. After a few years, the tea tree grew with lush branches and leaves. Because This tea is as beautiful as Guanyin and as heavy as iron, and it was obtained by Guanyin in a dream, so it was called "Iron Goddess of Mercy". From then on, Iron Goddess of Mercy became famous all over the world. Iron Goddess of Mercy is the best oolong tea, and its quality characteristics are: tea sticks are straight, fat and strong. It is round, heavy and even, with a sandy green color. The overall shape is like a clearfly's head, a spiral body, or a frog's legs. After brewing, the soup is yellow and bright like amber, with a natural and fragrant orchid fragrance. The taste is mellow and sweet, and the aftertaste is long. It is commonly known as "Yunyun". The tea has a high and long-lasting sound, which can be said to be "seven brews with lingering fragrance".
6. The legend of Dahongpao (Northern Fujian Oolong Tea)
Dahongpao is a tea from Wuyi Rock in Fujian Province A famous treasure in tea (oolong tea). It is the best quality among Wuyi rock teas. It is produced in Wuyi Mountain in the southeast of Chong'an, Fujian. There are many varieties of tea trees planted in Wuyi Mountain, including Dahongpao, Iron Arhat, White Cockscomb, and Water Golden Turtle. "Four Famous Fongs". In addition, there are Bu Jian Tian and Jin Suo Key, named after the tea growing environment; Zui Begonia, Zuidong Bin, Diao Jingui, Fengweicao, etc. named after the shape of the tea tree; Guazijin, named after the shape of the tea leaves, Money, bamboo silk, golden wicker, willow with inverted leaves, etc. The legend of the origin of Dahongpao is very good. It is said that in ancient times, there was a poor scholar who went to Beijing to take the exam. When he passed by Wuyi Mountain, he fell ill on the road. Fortunately, he was seen by the old abbot of Tianxin Temple and got drunk. After giving him a bowl of tea, he was indeed cured of his illness. Later, he was named in the scholar gold list, won the first prize, and was recruited as the prince's consort. One spring day, the first prize came to Wuyi Mountain to thank him. Accompanied by the old abbot, he cheered and cheered. When we arrived at Jiulong Nest, we saw three tall tea trees growing on the cliff, with lush branches and leaves, sprouting clusters of buds, shining purple-red in the sun. They were really cute. The old abbot said, last year you suffered from bulging disease , is cured by making tea with this kind of tea. A long time ago, every spring when the tea trees sprouted, they would sound drums to summon a group of monkeys, put on red clothes and trousers, climb up the cliff to pick the tea leaves, fry them and collect them, which can cure a variety of diseases. The champion heard the request to collect a box as tribute to the emperor. The next day, they burned incense and candles in the temple, beat drums and rang bells, summoned the monks, big and small, and marched to the Kowloon Nest. Everyone came to the tea tree to burn incense and worship, and shouted "Tea" in unison. Germinate!" Then he picked the buds and leaves, made them with precision, and put them into tin boxes. After the champion brought the tea to Beijing, he encountered a bloating stomachache and the queen was bedridden. The champion immediately offered tea to the queen and she drank it. Sure enough, the tea cured her illness. The emperor was overjoyed and handed a big red robe to the champion, asking him to go to Wuyi Mountain to award the reward on his behalf. Along the way, salutes were blasting and candles were brightly lit. When they arrived at the Nine Dragons Nest, the champion ordered a woodcutter to climb up the mountainside and put on the big red robe given by the emperor. On the tea trees to show the emperor's favor. Strange to say, when the Dahongpao was opened, the buds and leaves of three tea trees were in the sun.
A red light flashed under the light, and everyone said it was Dahongpao dyed red. Later, people called these three tea trees "Dahongpao". Someone even carved the three characters "Dahongpao" on the stone wall. From then on, Dahongpao became popular. The robe has become the tribute tea year after year.
7. The legend of Junshan Silver Needle (green tea)
Junshan in Dongting Lake, Hunan Province produces the famous Silver Needle tea. It is said that Junshan The first seed of tea was sown by Ehuang and Nvying more than 4,000 years ago. When Mingzong Li Siyuan, the second emperor of the Later Tang Dynasty, went to court for the first time, his courtiers held him a cup of tea and poured boiling water into the cup. When I fell, I immediately saw a cloud of white mist rising into the sky, and slowly a white crane appeared. The white crane nodded to Mingzong three times, and then flew toward the blue sky. Looking into the cup again, I saw the tea leaves in the cup. They all stood upright in the air, like a group of spring bamboo shoots emerging from the ground. After a while, they slowly sank again, like falling snowflakes. Mingzong felt very strange and asked the courtiers what was the reason. The courtiers He replied, "This is because the water from Junshan's Baihe Spring (i.e. Liuyi Well) is used to brew Huang Lingmao (i.e. Silver Needle Tea)." Mingzong was very happy and immediately decreed that Junshan Silver Needle be designated as "tribute tea". Junshan Silver Needle When brewing, the tea buds hang upright in the cup, which is very beautiful.
8. The legend of Silver Needle (green tea)
Zhenghe County in the northeast of Fujian Province is rich in this kind of tea. This famous tea is as white as silver and shaped like a needle. It is said that this tea has the miraculous effect of improving eyesight and reducing fire, and can cure "big fire syndrome". This kind of tea is called "Pekko Silver Needle".
It is said that it was said a long time ago One year, there was no rain for a long time in the Zhenghe area, and plague was everywhere. There were some fairy grass beside a dragon well on Donggong Mountain. The juice of the grass could cure all kinds of diseases. Many brave young men went to look for the fairy grass, but they never came back. .There was a family with three brothers and sisters, Zhigang, Zhicheng and Zhiyu. The three of them agreed to take turns looking for jelly grass. On this day, the eldest brother came to the foot of Donggong Mountain. At this time, an old man walked out of the road and told him that jelly grass It is next to the Dragon Well on the mountain. When going up the mountain, you can only move forward and not look back, otherwise you will not be able to collect the fairy grass. Zhigang climbed halfway up the mountain in one breath, only to see the mountain full of rocks, which was eerie, but suddenly he heard a shout, "How dare you?" Go up!" Zhigang was shocked. When he turned around, it immediately turned into a new stone on the rocky hill. Zhicheng went on to find the grass jelly. When he climbed halfway up the mountain, he turned around and turned into a huge stone. The task of finding the fairy grass finally fell on Zhiyu. After she set off, she also met the white-haired grandfather on the way. He also told her not to look back and waited, and gave her a baked glutinous rice cake. Zhiyu thanked her and continued on her way. Walking, she came to Rock Hill and heard strange sounds everywhere. She stuffed her ears with glutinous rice cakes and refused to look back. Finally, she climbed to the top of the mountain and came to the Longjing. She picked the buds and leaves from the fairy grass and watered the fairy grass with well water. After the flowers bloomed and set seeds, Zhiyu picked the seeds and immediately went down the mountain. After returning to his hometown, he planted the seeds all over the hillside. This kind of grass is the tea tree, and this is the origin of the famous Baihao Yinzhen tea.
9. The legend of White Peony
Fuding County in Fujian Province is rich in white peony tea. Legend has it that during the Western Han Dynasty, a prefect named Mao Yi abandoned his official position and followed his mother to the mountains and forests because he could not stand the corrupt officials. Go into seclusion. The mother and son came to a green mountain and felt a strange fragrance. After asking an old man, they learned that the fragrance came from eighteen white peonies beside the lotus pond. The mother and son saw that the place looked like a fairyland, so they stayed. One day, my mother fell ill due to old age and fatigue. Mao Yi looked for medicine everywhere. One day, Mao Yi dreamed of a fairy with white hair and silver beards. The fairy told him, "To cure your mother's illness, carp must be mixed with new tea. Both are indispensable." Mao Yi believed that it must be the guidance of the fairy. It was the cold winter season. Mao Yi went to the pond to catch carp in the ice, but where to pick new tea in winter? When he was in trouble, the eighteen peonies turned into eighteen immortal teas, and the trees were covered with green buds and leaves. Mao Yi immediately picked it and dried it in the sun. The white and fluffy tea leaves looked like blossoming white peonies. Mao Yi immediately cooked carp with new tea and gave it to his mother. As expected, her mother's illness was cured. Later, the famous tea produced in this area was called "White Peony Tea".
10. The legend of jasmine tea
A long time ago, Beijing tea merchant Chen Guqiu and a tea master studied what kind of tea northerners like to drink. Chen Guqiu suddenly remembered that a southern girl once gave He had not tasted a bag of tea, so he found it and asked the master to taste it. When brewing, as soon as the lid of the bowl was opened, the aroma first hit the nostrils, and then in the rising heat, I saw a beautiful girl holding a bouquet of jasmine flowers in both hands. After a while, it turned into a ball of hot steam. Chen Guqiu was puzzled and asked the master. The master said: "This tea is the best tea in the world, 'Repaying Favor Tea'."
Chen Guqiu recalled his experience of meeting a lonely girl three years ago when he went to the south to buy tea and stay in a hotel. The girl told her that her father's body was lying at home and she had no money for burial. Chen Guqiu felt deep sympathy and gave her some money. Three years later, when he went to the south again this spring, the innkeeper handed him this small bag of tea, saying that it was given to him by the girl three years ago. It was not brewed at the time, so who would have expected it to be a treasure. "Why is she holding the jasmine flowers alone?" The two brewed again, and the girl holding the jasmine flowers appeared again. Chen Gulai realized while sipping tea: "In my opinion, this is a reminder from the tea fairy that jasmine can be used in tea." The next year, jasmine was added to the tea, and since then there has been a new type of tea, jasmine tea.