Fujian is the primary origin of Oolong tea, which is further categorized by region into Northern Fujian Oolong and Southern Fujian Oolong. Among Southern Fujian Oolongs, Anxi Tieguanyin serves as the main representative, with primary tea cultivars including Tieguanyin, Huangdan, Maoxie, Benzhan, and Meizhan.
Southern Fujian Oolong represents a major category of Oolong teas, among which Anxi Tieguanyin is particularly renowned throughout China and deeply loved for its quality. With a long and rich history, Southern Fujian Oolong even influenced and expanded to Taiwan, becoming the origin of Taiwanese Oolong tea.
The main characteristics of Southern Fujian Oolong are tightly rolled strips, a dark and lustrous color, light-to-medium fermentation, and a bright, yellowish-green liquor. It offers a lingering sweet aftertaste and has become one of the most popular teas in recent years.
