闽北乌龙閩北烏龍
Term · Classification
Minbei oolong
Literal meaning
Min (Fujian) + north + oolong
Definition#
Northern Fujian oolong: the group centred on Wuyishan and neighbouring Jian'ou/Jianyang, characterized by long twisted strips, heavier oxidation and roasting. Wuyi yancha is its flagship; non-GI teas like Minbei Shuixian also belong here.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Minbei oolong oolongs of northern Fujian pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
Avoid Wuyi oolong (as synonym) Minbei is broader than Wuyishan |
| Deutsch | Nordfujian-Oolong Oolongs aus dem Norden Fujians translation |
Also acceptable
|
| Русский | северофуцзяньский улун улуны севера Фуцзяни (Миньбэй) translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid минбэйский missing soft sign; 闽 = минь |
| 简体字 | 闽北乌龙 | |
| 繁體字 | 閩北烏龍 | |
| 日本語 | 閩北烏龍茶 |
Common confusions#
- Minbei Shuixian (Jianyang/Jian'ou) is often sold as 'Wuyi'; Minbei is a regional class, not the GI.
Terms#
Entries that use this term 2#
武夷岩茶
Wuyi rock tea Wǔyí yánchá
Umbrella entry for the roasted oolongs of Wuyishan, defined by a geographical-indication standard; individual cultivars and named teas are child entries.
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乌龙茶
Oolong wūlóngchá
Umbrella for partly oxidised teas made by bruising the leaf (做青); grouped by origin as Minbei, Minnan, Guangdong (Chaozhou) and Taiwan oolong.
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