Emperor Xianfeng Tea is a specialty of Xianfeng County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. Xianfeng County has been renowned for producing high-quality tea since ancient times and is one of the most prestigious tea-producing regions in the Wuling Mountain area. Emperor Xianfeng Tea has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification trademark. Xianfeng County has been famous for its premium teas since ancient times and is one of the most well-known tea-producing areas in the Wuling Mountain region. In 2010, Xianfeng County successfully established
Waterfall Spring Tea is a specialty of Huangjindong Township, Xianfeng County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. The quality characteristics of Waterfall Spring Tea include: tightly rolled and uniformly shaped leaves, tender green and glossy color, strong and lasting fresh aroma, refreshing and mellow taste, bright liquor color, and tender green leaf base. Xianfeng enjoys a good ecological environment with low pesticide residues, resulting in tea that is free from earthy or muddy flavors and possesses a natural orchid-like fragrance, offering broad market prospects.
Huai’an Sesame Twist is one of the local specialties of Huai’an. It is made from premium white flour, which is stretched into thread-thin strands resembling hemp fibers. These strands are then coiled into loops over four inches long and over an inch wide, interlinked to form comb-like, chrysanthemum-shaped, or other net-like patterns. The twists are then deep-fried in sesame oil until crispy, resulting in a deliciously fragrant and crunchy snack. Legend has it that Huai’an Sesame Twist originated in the late Qing Dynasty…
Cuiquan Green Tea is produced in Hefeng County, nestled in the mountainous hinterland of southwestern Hubei. The area boasts fertile soil naturally rich in selenium, and is perennially shrouded in mist. This unique climate fosters the high quality of Cuiquan Green Tea. Made from carefully selected premium buds and leaves, the tea features bright, tender green liquor, a fresh and mellow taste, a sweet and refreshing aftertaste, a lasting chestnut aroma, and excellent infusibility. “Cui
Hefeng Selenium-Rich Tea is a specialty of Hefeng County in Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province. The finest varieties of Hefeng Selenium-Rich Tea belong to the Hefeng Maojian series, which includes Cuifeng, Yin Zhen, and Cuiya. These teas are characterized by tender, strong, and uniformly shaped buds and leaves with visible white pekoe, a vibrant emerald green color, a long-lasting floral aroma, bright and tender green liquor, a delicious taste with a sweet aftertaste, and tender, evenly shaped leaf bases.
Hefeng tea, a specialty of Hefeng County in Hubei Province, is a China Geographical Indication product. Nestled in the heart of the Wuling Mountain area, Hefeng County enjoys a microclimate ideal for tea tree growth, making it one of the best ecological environments for cultivating premium-quality tea. The county has a long history of tea production and was a major supplier of tribute tea and the origin of “Yihong Black Tea.” Hefeng tea features tightly rolled, slender, straight leaves with a vibrant green color and visible fine hairs.
"Cuiquan" Brand Hefeng Tea "Cuiquan" Brand Hefeng Tea is a premium specialty green tea. It is produced by Hefeng County Cuiquan Tea Industry Co., Ltd. The product range includes high-end famous teas, high-quality baked green teas, and high-quality pan-fired green teas, with an annual output of over 500 tons. This product is made from top-grade fresh tea leaves such as single buds, one bud with one leaf, and one bud with two leaves, refined through a unique processing technique.
In the third batch of China's Famous and High-Quality Economic Forest Counties announced at the end of 2004, Hefeng County was honored with the title of "China's Tea County." The county has 108,000 mu of tea plantations, with last year’s total tea production reaching nearly 6,500 tons, a total output value of 145 million yuan, export earnings of 3.8 million US dollars, and direct cash income for farmers of 50 million yuan. Tea has become the foremost pillar industry for farmers' prosperity in the county. During tea production, the county has focused on applying new and practical technologies such as mechanical pruning and harvesting, clonal varieties, processing of premium teas, and pollution-free production. Out of the 108,000 mu of tea plantations, 95,000 mu have been certified by the China Organic Tea Development and Certification Center.
The production area of Laojunmei Tea includes the current administrative regions of Laojun Mountain, Jinniu Mountain, and Yangtai Mountain in Huajiahe Town, as well as Tiantai Mountain, Dahushan Mountain, Guangyu Mountain, Yangchen Mountain, and Ziyunzhai in Qiliping Town, and Youxian Mountain in Xinghua Township, all within Hong’an County, Hubei Province. Laojunmei Tea has a long and storied history. In Chapter 41 of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, Granny Jia says: “I don’t want Liuan tea, I want to drink Laojunmei.”
Macheng Tea Oil, a product with a national geographical indication of China and a specialty of Macheng City in Hubei Province, is one of the "Ten Oddities of Macheng." It is primarily produced in Futianhe Town, located in the heart of the Dabie Mountains. In the 1960s, it was designated as the "Hometown of Tea Oil" by the State Council of China. This area is far from cities and industrial zones, surrounded by continuous mountain ranges, sparsely populated, with clear mountains and clean waters, and fresh air. The camellia trees here are nourished year-round by clouds and mist, requiring no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Their nutrients come entirely from the natural, unpolluted air and fertile soil, giving the oil both edible and medicinal value. In 2010, after evaluation by China's national quality inspection authorities, it was decided to implement national geographical indication product protection for Macheng Tea Oil.
Listed in the *Selected Research on Famous Chinese Teas*, Guishan Green Tea was rated as one of China’s top five famous teas in October 1980. It won the Quality Award from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in 1988 and was sent to Beijing during the 1989 Asian Games, where it received praise from international visitors. A friend from Singapore, after tasting this tea, gave it a thumbs-up and said:
Huangmei Lotus Leaf Tea is a specialty of Huangmei County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. Lotus leaves have effects such as cooling the blood, reducing fat, promoting saliva production, and moistening the intestines. Li Shizhen noted that regular consumption “makes one lean.” The tea is made from wild lotus leaves sourced from the natural lake Longgan Lake (historically known as Leichi), and goes through 17 meticulous processes including “chopping, airing, fixing, rolling, and roasting.”
Huangmei Zen Tea is produced in the Ziyun Mountains, shrouded in misty seas and cascading clouds, north of the Fourth Ancestor Temple and Fifth Ancestor Temple. Huangmei has been regarded as a “Little India” since early Tang Dynasty, a sacred destination for Buddhist pilgrims and scholars from China and East Asia. It is also the site of the Laozu Temple, established by the ancient Indian monk Baozhang, who lived over a thousand years ago. The area features towering peaks, lush pines and bamboos, beautiful mountains and clear waters, and fresh air. Its tea plantations are all
Wild Tea Seed Oil from Jiemiao is a specialty of Jiemiao Township, Tuanfeng County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. Made from wild tea seeds gathered deep in the Dachi Mountains and meticulously pressed, this edible oil is of premium quality, naturally healthy, and a treasured product for wellness and health. According to *Compendium of Materia Medica*, tea seed oil is cool in nature, sweet and mild in taste, and helps lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements.
Tuanfeng Bitterthorn Tea is a specialty of Tuanfeng County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. Named for its bitter taste and thorny, bramble-like tree appearance, Bitterthorn Tea has various health benefits such as refreshing the mind, clearing internal heat, improving vision, reducing swelling, promoting urination, lowering blood pressure, and aiding digestion. It shows notable effectiveness in treating gastrointestinal conditions like enteritis, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is named for its bitter taste and thorny, bramble-like tree appearance.
Paradise Gynostemma Tea Bags are produced in Luotian County. In 1992, they won the Gold Award at the National Women and Children's Quality Products Expo (Huanggang)...
The Yingshan Tea Village Chicken is a dual-purpose local breed known for both meat and egg production. With a long breeding history, it is a renowned local specialty from Yingshan County in the southern foothills of the Dabie Mountains, Huanggang. It is mainly produced in the towns and townships within Yingshan County, including Nanhe Town, Fangjiazui Township, Wenquan Town, Hongshan Town, Kongjiafang Township, Jinjiapu Town, Shitouzui Town, Yangliuwan Town, Leijiadian Town, Caopandi Town.
Yingshan Spring Bamboo Shoot Tea is a specialty of Yingshan County, Huanggang City, Hubei Province. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was a tribute tea to the imperial court. With its tightly rolled leaves, tender green color, soothing and refreshing taste, lingering sweetness, and effects that clear the mind, brighten the eyes, invigorate the spirit, and boost energy, it is now sold both domestically and internationally. Yingshan Spring Bamboo Shoot Tea mainly grows at altitudes of
“Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea” is produced at the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains in northeastern Hubei Province, near the main peak of Tianzhu Mountain. The area features rolling peaks and misty surroundings. Its unique and superior ecological environment and climatic conditions give rise to high-quality Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea. The region has been honored as the “Hometown of Chinese Tea,” “Green China Tea (Famous Tea) Hometown,” and “National Pollution-Free Tea Production Demonstration Base.” “High mountains and clouds produce fine tea.” Yingshan Cloud Mist Tea has been ranked among the “Top Ten Famous Teas of Hubei.” It is known to refresh the mind, relieve fatigue, quench thirst, aid digestion, reduce greasiness, kill bacteria, prevent inflammation, protect teeth from decay, assist in weight loss and fitness, soothe the stomach and promote urination, improve vision and clarity, counteract smoke and alcohol, lower blood pressure and reduce fat, mitigate cancer risks, enhance blood vessel elasticity, and protect against atomic radiation, among various other benefits.
Yingshan Tea is highly favored by customers for its tightly rolled leaves, tender green color, and refreshing aroma. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it was served as a tribute to the imperial court. Located near the main peak of the Dabie Mountains, Yingshan features high altitude, high humidity, and a pleasant climate. Since ancient times, tea cultivation has been a tradition in every household. Its main products include “Yingshan Silver Tip,” “Yangjiao Chun,” “Jifeng…”