Cranes have a lofty status in Chinese culture, especially the red-crowned crane, which is a symbol of longevity, auspiciousness and elegance. It is often associated with gods and goddesses, and is also known as the "Crane". The crane is also the most noble bird among birds, representing longevity and wealth.
Open the tureen, put in a little tea, pour in hot water, close the lid, and the walls of the bowl will make a crisp sound. The soft sunlight shines on the bowl, tiny dust flies, and time suddenly stops. When you open the lid, the aroma of tea spreads with the steam, making it warm and comfortable. Ruihe on the wall of the bowl seemed to fly nimbly.
Today is December 31, 2023. Brewing a pot of tea with crane gaiwan seems to be worthy of the hard work this year. The world is worth it after all.
People always like to give beautiful meanings to some things. If you are looking for a tea to match with this crane gaiwan, it must be the "China Tea Cup" 13th International Dingcheng Tea King Competition
The gold medal is none other than Dahongpao. The Dahongpao fragrance blended with cinnamon, narcissus or various exotic species is currently the largest and most typical product in Wuyi Mountain, and it is also what we now call Dahongpao in a broad sense. In fact, the six ancient tea trees on the cliff behind Tianxin Yongle Temple, as well as some Dahongpao tree species that were successfully cut from the mother tree in the early years, are separately harvested and processed to be pure Dahongpao in the actual sense.
Each family has its own unique secrets for making Dahongpao, but whether it is purebred or blended Dahongpao, the ones that can occupy the "C position" always have a common characteristic - fragrant aroma, mellow sweetness and resistance to soaking. Even two tea plants growing more than ten meters apart may have different flavors due to different geographical locations. This is the beauty of Wuyishan tea, and it also lays the foundation for tea blending. The Dahongpao blended using Zhengyan is based on the principle of complementary advantages between different tea varieties, which is enough to achieve the best taste and ensure stable quality.
This Dahongpao fresh leaves all come from Zheng Yan Mountain Farm in Wuyi Mountain. Gao Peng makes it all by himself. Aunt Chen Zhen Ying controls the quality. The final product is dark in color and has thick strips. When washed with hot water, it will be delicious. The body of the bowl reflects the bright orange color of the soup, like a yellow crystal stone shining in the fire. The entrance is sweet and smooth, the taste is mellow, the floral aroma is obvious and long-lasting, and the fragrance still lingers after brewing for more than ten times.
No matter how many disputes and annoyances there are in the world, for ordinary people like you and me, having a crane like the warm sun in winter and leisurely drinking a cup of Gold Medal Dahongpao is about as happy as this.