Abstract:
In the springs of 2016 to 2018, fresh tealeaves plucked from TGYF1-8 line tea bushes were experimentally made intodifferent types of teas including black, green, white, and southern Fujian oolongteas using the respective manufacturing processes. Huangdan
(
Camelliasinensis) and Fuding Dabaicha
(
Camelliasinensis) were the references for comparison in theevaluation. Sensory qualities of the randomized, coded teas were judged by anexpert panel. The brewed black tea of TGYF1-8 had a bright red color, sweetfragrance, and flowery aroma. The green tea was bright, yellowish-green incolor with a delicate, floral flavor and refreshing taste. The white tea deliveredan eloquent fragrance with a sweet and refreshing taste. And, the oolong tea wasjudged to be significantly flowery with a mellow taste. Overall, TGYF1-8 line wasconsidered superior to either of the references for making a variety of new teaswith excellent quality.