After seeing Zhao Baotai off, Zhao Xiaoyang thought quietly for a while and then called Ahua.
"Ahua, what have you been busy with recently?"
"Oh, I'm almost exhausted. I'm at the tea factory every day, but I should be able to rest tomorrow."
There was a hint of fatigue in Ah Hua's voice.
Zhao Xiaoyang smiled and said, "You should be busy too! Since you have tomorrow off, can you help me run something?"
"Sure! What's up?"
"I'm going to the village tomorrow to buy some cherries and send them to the village my grandfather donated to before."
"Maybe it's a bit too much, can you help me move it?"
"Hey, that's no big deal. I'll come find you tomorrow! I can just call the shipping person along, so it'll be more convenient."
"OK!"
Zhao Xiaoyang hung up the phone with satisfaction.
Then I looked at the tea tree in the yard that had been upgraded to [Two Stars]. It would only take more than twenty days for it to be harvested!
Then another call was made.
"Xiaoyang, what's the matter?"
This time it was Lu Qingquan who answered the call.
"Uncle Lu, I have something to ask you."
"Are you asking about the Golden Leaf Awards?"
Lu Qingquan smiled slightly. "The time for the Golden Leaf Awards finals in Beijing has been set. To match the schedule of several other provinces, it will be at the end of this month. You need to prepare for it."
Hearing this, Zhao Xiaoyang understood completely: "Look, the tea trees I have are estimated to be ready for harvesting Bailu tea by the end of this month. I'm wondering if I can use Bailu tea to replace the first spring tea in the competition?"
"Why?"
Lu Qingquan was a little surprised when he heard this: "Xiaoyang, your first spring tea is quite good."
"Uncle Lu, I know, but my Bailu tea is definitely better."
"this……"
Lu Qingquan rubbed his chin and smiled: "Xiaoyang, you are an expert in growing white tea. Naturally, you know that spring tea and autumn tea have their own merits!"
"The aroma of spring tea is a bit bland compared to autumn tea. Autumn tea is indeed better when you drink it, but you don't understand the Golden Leaf Award selection rules yet."
"This is currently the most professional tea selection award in China. It assesses not only the taste of the tea, but also many more complex aspects."
Zhao Xiaoyang nodded: "I really don't know about that, but Uncle Lu, believe me, this Bailu tea is definitely better than the previous first spring tea."
"How about this? If you don't believe me, come and taste it yourself! You're an expert, so you can help me make a decision. How about that?"
"Hahaha!"
Hearing this, Lu Qingquan laughed heartily three times, feeling quite pleased. "That's fine too. I'll definitely go over before you send this tea for selection!"
"But if it's not absolutely necessary, it's best not to replace it. Let me tell you, I've already gone to Shangjing to help you with a small-scale promotion of the samples you sent me before."
"We've had a professional laboratory analyze your first spring tea. Honestly, in terms of taste alone, being in the top three at the provincial level is already the limit. But you may not yet understand what makes it truly special."
"Oh? Where?"
When Zhao Xiaoyang heard this, he couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Well, the tea liquid from your first spring tea contains only slightly higher levels of tea polyphenols, amino acids, caffeine, and other elements than normal tea, but the difference isn't particularly noticeable. This determines the taste of the tea!"
"But! Tests have revealed that it's rich in dopamine, a neurotransmitter that can make people feel excited and happy. That's why I took your tea so seriously the moment I tasted it!"
Lu Qingquan said, "This is also the core competitiveness of your tea in the eyes of the judges! However, it is significantly lower for second and third spring teas."
"Especially your Sanchun tea. It can only be said to be slightly better than other white teas, but there is no difference in quality. Compared with those famous fine teas, it is inferior!"
"Honestly, apart from the first spring tea, the last two don't even qualify for selection!"
"So that's how it is!"
When Lu Qingquan said this, Zhao Xiaoyang suddenly understood.
To be honest, he just knew that his tea was amazing, but to analyze it scientifically and logically was beyond his ability.
"Of course, these are technical matters, so you don't need to worry too much about them."
Lu Qingquan continued to explain, "Also, your first spring tea contains a lot of endorphins, which are helpful for many physiological aspects of the drinker, such as regulating body temperature, blood vessels, and even respiratory function."
"Perhaps you can sense that drinking this tea after drinking alcohol makes people feel relaxed and comfortable, right?"
"Uh-huh!"
Zhao Xiaoyang nodded repeatedly, and his admiration for Lu Qingquan increased even more.
Tsk tsk!
It turns out that the Lu family is not just relying on the reputation of their ancestor as the Tea Saint, they have real skills.
What Lu Qingquan said actually touched Zhao Xiaoyang deeply.
No wonder every time I feel tired, drinking a cup of spring tea feels so comfortable!
"Uncle Lu, you are so professional! I am impressed!"
"Hey, don't flatter me like that. That's just scientific progress, not my ability."
Lu Qingquan then chuckled, "Now you should understand. I only decided to sponsor you after testing your tea with the Zhishuizhan."
"But when the Golden Leaf Awards began, I immediately reached out to you and offered my full support, precisely because the analysis report had already been released. I was certain that with the latter two elements, your tea would receive high scores from both the judges and the professional evaluation panel."
"Especially the latter one. Although the endorphin content is much lower than dopamine, it is the core value of my Chinese tea ceremony!"
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