청차에 관한 연구 고찰―안계 철관음을 중심으로―

Abstract

Wulong tea, one of the six major tea types, is classified into four types based on geographical location. One of these types is Min Nam wulong tea, which comes from the southern region of Fujian province. The varieties of Min Nam wulong tea are mostly national-level tea tree elite varieties named Huacha(華 茶)including Tie Guan Yin (Huacha No. 7), Huang Yan (Huacha No. 8), Benshan (Huacha No. 10), Maojian (Huacha No. 4), and Moxie (Huacha No. 6). Anxi Tie Guan Yin is the representative variety among them. This paper examines the history of wulong tea and the history and origin of Anxi Tie Guan Yin. It also discusses the classification and characteristics of the tea-making process of Anxi Tie Guan Yin. Finally, it presents the appraisal standards and sensory evaluation standards for Anxi Tie Guan Yin to help connoisseurs understand the standards of Tie Guan Yin and preserve and develop its color, aroma, and taste for a long time.