Tea remains one of the most popular drinks for most people, but according to Chinese legend, it appeared in 2737 BC. e. Emperor Shen-nong was looking for healing herbs, several leaves of a tea tree fell into his pot of boiling water. The emperor liked the drink so much that since then he has not consumed others. He was struck not only by taste, but also by the feeling of vivacity that the broth gave.
Of course, modern man does not collect leaves and does not make them in a pot. Tea culture has undergone many changes. The stores have a huge selection: custard, in briquettes and disposable bags, cheap and expensive. Each customer chooses tea based on their personal preferences. Unfortunately, for many, price plays an important role.
In this article you can find out about the most expensive tea in the world. It can not be bought in a regular store. Only very rich people who without regret part with money or just really like tea can try a drink. Please note that the price is for 1 kilogram.
We present you the rating of the top 10 most expensive varieties of tea in the world - prices, photos, a description of the unforgettable taste of the product and the secrets of its production.
List
- 10. "Precious Dew", 650 $
- 9. Poo Poo Pu-Erh, $ 1,000
- 8. Tieguanyin, $ 3,000
- 7. Vintage Narcissus Wuyi Oolong, $ 6,500
- 6. "Silver needles of the Junshan Mountains", $ 8,000
- 5. PG Tips, $ 15,000 for 1 tea bag
- 4. Panda Dung, $ 70,000
- 3. An-Si, $ 160,000
- 2. "Taiwan Black Dragon", $ 250,000
- 1. Da-Hong Pao $ 1.2 million
10. "Precious Dew", 650 $
This tea has a few more names: pearl drop, hekuro, tea for geniuses. This is one of the most expensive Japanese drinks. It is grown in the south of the country, but tastes vary depending on the area where the tea bush grew. To create tea, only the tops of the tea flush are used (a kidney and two upper leaves). Collect them manually or with special scissors.
Before You Becomeprecious dew", Flash drives will have to go through a complex processing process. In Japan, this tea is served on holidays after meals or as an aperitif. The taste is soft and pleasant with an aroma of freshness, the color is pale green.
By the way, this tea must also be brewed using special technology, otherwise the drink will lose its taste and aroma.
9. Poo Poo Pu-Erh, $ 1,000
Squeamish people should avoid tea "Poo Poo Pu-Erh". The fact is that the method of its manufacture can hardly be called traditional. Tea leaves are very similar in appearance to twisted leaves, in fact it is nothing more than insect droppings.
Tea is made in Yunnan. Farm workers perform painstaking work every day - collect insect stool. The latter also actively "participate" in the process, they eat exclusively tea leaves.
Tea began to be made in the 18th century; it established itself as a tonic drink with a therapeutic effect. By the way, those who managed to try it, note that it tastes no different from the usual one.
8. Tieguanyin, $ 3,000
Leaf Chinese oolong. It occupies an intermediate place between green and red teas. In the homeland - in China, it is at all classified as turquoise. "Tieguanyin"- an ancient drink, it was grown under the rule of the Tang Dynasty, in the 7th-9th centuries. There are several legends telling about the history of the drink.
Tea leaves go through several stages, the manufacturing technology is quite complex and time-consuming. Many processes are manual. The infusion is a light green hue, the taste is refreshing, sweet, with a pronounced aroma of chestnut.
The uniqueness of Tieguanyin is that it can be brewed up to 13 times, without compromising on taste.
7. Vintage Narcissus Wuyi Oolong, $ 6,500
The name of this tea translates as "narcissus"But there is nothing floral here. Leaves collected in Fujian. The taste of tea is rich and refined. Its most important difference from many other varieties is the smoky aroma, which appears due to the fact that the leaves are fried specifically on charcoal.
AtVintage Narcissus Wuyi Oolong"A very unusual story. For 50 years, a box of this tea travels from one locality to another - from China to Singapore and back. The first owner sold tea to the second, he also did not dare to try and sold to the third.
Now she is owned by a millionaire from Malaysia. He acquired it in 2013. It is not known whether he tried this legendary tea, or whether the box is still waiting for its “finest hour”.
6. "Silver needles of the Junshan Mountains", $ 8,000
This rare variety of tea grows on the mountain island of Junshan. Its location is Dongting Lake. To make 1 kilogram of tea, you need to spend about 25 kilograms of kidneys.
Production technology is unknown to this day. There is information that tea leaves undergo a long "languor". They are wrapped in wet tissue and left for three days. Tea "Silver needles of the Junshan Mountains»Has a delicate, refreshing and at the same time sweet taste.
Interesting fact: Until the beginning of the 20th century, this tea was forbidden to be exported from China; the punishment was severe - the death penalty.
5. PG Tips, $ 15,000 for 1 tea bag
This is the creation of the jewelry company "Boodles" and "PG Tips", specializing in the production of tea. There is no detailed information about the drink, and it is not needed.
This is not so much tea as jewelry. The bag is decorated with diamonds in the amount of 280 pieces. Limited LotPG Tips»Was presented in 2005 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the company. Money spent on charity.
4. Panda Dung, $ 70,000
Tea has a not very harmonious name, translated as "feces pandas". Do not be afraid, manure is used in the manufacture of the drink, but not in the form that you thought. It is used as fertilizer.
Pandas feed on bamboo, 70% cannot be digested. This is an excellent top dressing for tea leaves, which is the guarantor of unique taste characteristics. Tea is easy to distinguish from others, its taste saturated with a bright nutty hue.
For reference: «Panda dung"Appeared relatively recently in 2012, thanks to the Chinese farmer Yang Shi, who is engaged in everything that brings the slightest benefit, his hobby is non-standard solutions.
3. An-Si, $ 160,000
Tea "Ansi"Called the drink of the Gods. The price is exorbitant, but the lucky ones who tasted tea say that it is worth the money. The birthplace of tea is Fujian province, a mountainous region of Annecy.
The drink is famous not only for its spectacular taste and aroma, but also for the therapeutic effect. It is extremely useful: removes toxins and toxins, raises immunity, rejuvenates the body.
2. "Taiwan Black Dragon", $ 250,000
«Taiwan black dragon"- a drink that has unique properties. This is a semi-fermented tea with the smell of green and a pronounced taste of red. Unfortunately, this trend has been noticed: the more expensive tea, the less information about it. It is not surprising, probably, on the fingers you can count those who have tried this drink. Such people are unlikely to want to share their opinions.
The drink is of great benefit to the human body. It contains a record amount of tannin, micronutrients, and vitamins. Tea cleanses, rejuvenates cells, and it also has a calming effect, therefore it is recommended to use it in the evening.
1. Da-Hong Pao $ 1.2 million
Tea with 350 years of history. It was drank by representatives of the Ming and Kin dynasties. According to legend, this drink saved the mother of the emperor of the Ming dynasty from a serious illness, then he ordered to cover the bushes with a red mantle. "Da-hong pao"Translates as"big Red robe».
The high cost of tea is easily explained by the conditions of collection. Tea leaves are harvested only in the first half of May, it is only two weeks. Bushes grow in the periphery of Fujian, high in the mountains (2158 meters). For production use only the top leaves.
People who drank this tea call it “pricking”, after using it there are pleasant tingling sensations in the stomach.