Steeped In Culture: Liubao Tea Tasting Competition Drew 541 Samples

 

Caption: Global Liubao Tea Tasting Competition was held in Wuzhou.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Global Liubao Tea Tasting Competition held in Wuzhou, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, attracted a total of 541 samples participating in the contest.

A large number of tea companies and enthusiasts from China competed, while international participants from countries like Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore also fielded their precious Liubao tea.

The samples were divided into 14 groups, and after judging and rating by a team of domestic and international tea experts and Liubao tea collectors, a corps of 55 seven-star "kings of tea" were chosen.

Liubao Tea Association of Malaysia President, Guo Junbang, one of the judges on the Modern Processing Technique Panel of the final of this year's tea competition said: “This tea competition plays a huge role conducive to the advancement of the Liubao tea industry, and I hope that the competition will continue to be hosted.

“Liubao tea culture has integrated into the daily life of Malaysians, and Liubao tea is often our drink of choice when we eat or enjoy afternoon tea”.

According to Wuzhou Tea Industry Development Service Center in a statement, Liubao tea originates from Liubao Town in Wuzhou of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

During the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Liubao tea was acclaimed for its "areca nut scent" characterised by "redness, richness, purity and aged aroma", it emerged as one of China's top teas and its consumption swept across the land.

The thirst-quenching, stomach-nourishing and other healthy properties of Liubao tea, as well as its long shelf life, made it a favourite among overseas Chinese, hence its eventual rise in popularity among tea-drinkers in countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.

Research results from a health and nutritional study conducted by a team led by the Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and Professor at Hunan Agricultural University Liu Zhonghua explain the functionality and scientific mechanisms behind numerous benefits associated with Liubao tea.

The benefits include fat and weight reduction, blood sugar reduction, uric acid suppression, liver health, intestines and stomach coordination, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory functions, protection against radiation, as well as immunity improvement, among others.

-- BERNAMA