In the Chaoshan region, filled with the rich aroma of tea, there lies a unique and rare tea variety - the "Tea Tiger" from Da'an, Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou. And Tongxin She Teahouse is the perfect place where this distinctive tea fragrance fully blossoms.
The rarity of the "Tea Tiger" stems from its extremely demanding growth conditions. Tea trees are subtropical plants with the characteristics of "four likes and four dislikes": they like light but fear strong sunlight, like warmth but fear cold, like acidic soil but dislike alkaline soil, and like moisture but fear waterlogging. As a special product of tea trees at the turn of winter and spring, the "Tea Tiger" is also strictly restricted by these conditions. It requires appropriate light, neither too strong nor too weak, and diffused light is particularly beneficial for its growth. In terms of temperature, the average annual temperature should be between 18 - 25°C, and winter should not be too cold, so as not to affect the dormancy of the tea trees and the revival of buds and leaves. At the same time, the soil should be slightly acidic with a pH value of 4.5 - 5.5, have a deep soil layer and good drainage. In addition, the annual rainfall should be around 1500 mm, the monthly rainfall during the growth period should be more than 100 mm, and both air humidity and soil humidity should be just right.
However, in the past three years, factors such as climate were not suitable for the growth of the "Tea Tiger", making it difficult for us to find its trace. Fortunately, in 2025, the climate conditions finally became suitable again, and the "Tea Tiger" germinated and grew once more, bringing new expectations to tea lovers.
Da'an, Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou is a high - quality production area for the "Tea Tiger". Here, the mountains are lush and green, surrounded by clouds and mist. With a relatively high altitude, the ecological environment is primitive and beautiful. The tea gardens in Da'an Village are mostly distributed on high mountains at an altitude of 600 - 800 meters. The soil is rich in minerals, providing unique conditions for the growth of tea trees. The perennial cloud cover ensures that the tea trees receive mostly diffused light, which is conducive to the accumulation of nutrients such as amino acids in the tea leaves. Moreover, the large temperature difference between day and night is beneficial for the tea trees to store nutrients at night, creating the unique quality of the "Tea Tiger".
The name "Tea Tiger" sounds a bit unruly and powerful. Its origin is a wonderful gift from nature. In winter, tea trees sleep in the cold, accumulating strength. When the first rays of warm spring sun and continuous spring rain interweave, the tea buds emerge from the ground like awakened little beasts, growing at an extremely fast speed, just like a fierce tiger rushing out of the mountain, so it is given this domineering name.
The "Tea Tiger" selected by Tongxin She Teahouse all comes from the high - quality tea gardens in Da'an, Fenghuang Mountain, Chaozhou. Our teahouse strictly controls the quality of the tea leaves. From picking to processing, every link follows traditional techniques, striving to present the most authentic flavor of the "Tea Tiger" to tea lovers.
Brewing the "Tea Tiger" is a highly ritualistic experience. Put an appropriate amount of "Tea Tiger" in a covered bowl, and pour boiling water from a high position. Instantly, a fresh and rich aroma comes to your nose. The aroma contains the unique freshness of spring tea, as well as strands of floral and honey fragrance, with rich layers, making people intoxicated. The tea soup is golden and translucent, like the warm sun in spring, warm and gentle. Take a sip, and the tea soup rolls on the tip of the tongue. The fresh and refreshing feeling instantly fills the entire mouth.随后, a long - lasting sweet aftertaste lingers, as if locking the beauty of spring in this cup of tea.
At Tongxin She Teahouse, tasting the "Tea Tiger" is not only about savoring a cup of fragrant tea but also a way of life. Sit around the table with two or three friends, have a pot of "Tea Tiger" and a few plates of tea snacks, chat and enjoy this leisurely time. In the curling tea fragrance, the hustle and bustle of the world are left behind, and the heart returns to peace and tranquility.
If you are also a tea lover, why not come to Tongxin She Teahouse to encounter this unique "Tea Tiger". Let its unique aroma and taste lead you to experience the charm of Chaoshan tea culture and start an unforgettable spring tea journey.