Quxiang, Zigui’s Zhouping is abundant in tea production. As early as the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Li Gaoyong, a respected local from Caijiapo, was summoned by Emperor Qianlong and bestowed the title of “Dengshilang.” In gratitude for the imperial favor, Li presented the emperor with the area’s specialty tea. Upon tasting it, the emperor was deeply moved and exceedingly pleased, bestowing upon it the name “Silky Tea,” due to the unique cross-section of the tender young buds and leaves, which displayed thousands of silky, thread-like strands.
Xingshan White Tea Compared to other types of tea, Xingshan White Tea features white leaf bottoms, strong fragrance, yellowish-green and clear infusion, and a light taste with a hint of sweetness. Its amino acid content is more than twice that of regular green tea, giving it excellent health benefits. "Xingshan White Tea" originates from Zigui County in Hubei Province—the hometown of the legendary beauty Zhaojun. With its unique...
In the early 18th century, British merchants established tea houses in Wufeng. To this day, the golden signboard of “British Firm Bao Shun He” remains preserved at the headquarters of Hubei Caihua Tea Industry Company. According to local county records, in the fourth year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty (1824), Cantonese tea merchants such as Jun Dafu and Lin Zichen, along with skilled workers from Jiangxi, came to Yuyangguan in Wufeng to teach the techniques of harvesting and processing black tea.
Chacai enjoys exceptionally favorable natural conditions, making it highly suitable for tea production. By 1999, the total tea plantation area in the township reached 23,000 mu. The Chacai Maojian series of teas have won numerous international and domestic gold awards. In 1998, it was honored as a National Famous Product, and in 1999, “Luzhu Maojian” was ranked among the top ten premium teas of Hubei, taking the top spot. “Tianma Jianhao” tea is the only health tea in Hubei, having won several medals in national tea competitions. After jointly applying with health authorities for the national “Jian” (health) designation, it was approved as a national health beverage. In 2006, Chacai Maojian was awarded the title of “Hubei’s No.1 Famous Tea Brand” and received the designation of “China Famous Agricultural Product.”
The trademark "Wufeng Green Tea," applied for and registered with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce by the Wufeng Tea Industry Economic Association, has passed the review process and officially become a national geographical indication trademark. Wufeng has long been known as the "Hometown of Famous Teas in China," and its teas are renowned for their fragrant aroma, clear green liquor, mellow taste, and rich flavor. By the end of 2011, the county's tea plantation area...
Dengcun Township in Yichang County, Hubei Province, is located on the northern bank of the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, just 23 kilometers from the world-renowned Three Gorges Dam site. Dengcun Tea is grown on the mountain slopes at altitudes of 800 to 1,200 meters in these rugged highlands, making it a famous tea-producing region in Hubei Province. Due to the high altitude, significant diurnal temperature variation, and the hydrological and climatic effects of the Yangtze River and its tributaries, the area is often shrouded in clouds and mist, enjoys abundant rainfall, and has fertile soil—creating an exceptionally favorable ecological environment for growing high-quality tea. As a result, Dengcun Tea is of outstanding quality. According to tests conducted by the Tea Quality Testing Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, the amino acid content in Dengcun Tea reaches 5.76%, with an optimal ratio of tea polyphenols to amino acids, making it an ideal base for producing premium teas. Yichang’s Dengcun is one of China’s ancient tea regions. Lu Yu, the “Sage of Tea” from the Tang Dynasty and author of the world’s first monograph on tea, the Classic of Tea (Cha Jing), praised the tea from Yichang’s Dengcun as “superior in the Xiling region” after comparing tea quality across the country. With a long history of tea production, advanced machinery, and refined techniques, the people of Dengcun have developed a complete and scientific tea-making process, nurturing a skilled team of modern tea masters. The resulting Dengcun pan-fired green tea features tightly rolled, robust leaves with a glossy green color; it offers a long-lasting chestnut aroma, bright yellow-green liquor, a mellow taste, and vibrant green leaf bottoms. It is a renowned and premium example of pan-fired green tea, widely favored by consumers everywhere.
Che Xi Cui Ya Tea is a specialty of Tucheng Township, Dianjun District, Yichang City, Hubei Province. The tea features tightly rolled, straight and round leaves with sharp, elegant sprouts, a glossy green color with visible fine hairs, a clear and bright liquor, a fresh and refreshing taste with a sweet aftertaste, an elegant and fragrant aroma, and an even, bright leaf base. Che Xi Cui Ya Tea is produced in Tucheng Township, Yichang City, Hubei Province, and is named after its location in the Che Xi Folk Tourism Area, a national 4A
It features tightly rolled leaves, a vibrant green color, fragrant aroma, and a mellow taste. Dengcun Green Tea is produced in Dengcun, Yichang County. In 1979, Yichang County tea was designated as one of the forty-six national premium tea varieties. (Yichang)…
Blending the fragrance of tea leaves and flowers, this tea offers a refreshing and pleasant taste that invigorates the mind and spirit. Its quality characteristics include: slender and tightly rolled tea strips, hidden buds and fine hairs, glossy color, rich and fresh floral aroma, bright yellow and clear infusion, refreshing, mellow and sweet taste, and tender, bright, and plump leaf base. Jasmine Spring Tip Tea is a premium scented tea created by Yichang Tea Company. This tea...
It is in the form of slender strips, with an emerald green color, light green tea liquor, and a slight roasted chestnut aroma. The aftertaste is sweet. Produced in the high-altitude tea-growing areas on both sides of the Yangtze River in Yichang City, where the soil is fertile, the area is often shrouded in clouds and mist, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night—conditions that result in particularly thick and long-lasting tea leaves. …
Yichang has a long history of tea production. Its unique geographical and climatic conditions nurture the high quality of Yichang tea. Famous teas such as Caihua Maojian, Xiuzhou Bifeng, Qianzhang Baihao, Dengcun Green Tea, and Natural Zinc-rich Tea have won numerous international and domestic awards. These products sell well across the country and enjoy a great reputation both at home and abroad. (Yichang)…
Mopin Tribute Tea is a specialty of Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. Named after Mopin Temple Village in Limiao Town, Nanzhang County, it was historically known as “Mopin Tea,” also referred to as “Mopin Temple Tea” or commonly as “Mopin Temple Tribute Tea.” It is now widely known as “Mopin Tribute Tea” (a registered trademark). With a long history and exceptional quality, it was famed in ancient times for its “fragrant and delicious taste” and was highly favored by the imperial court. The Mopin Tribute Tea series has won numerous national awards, greatly enhancing its reputation.
Night Pot Oil Tea is a snack suitable for winter evenings. The preparation of oil tea is simple, but seasoning is key. First, wheat flour is gently stir-fried over low heat until slightly yellow, then sheep fat or beef tallow, pepper, fermented black beans, scallions, ginger, salt, and other seasonings are added in appropriate amounts. Water is poured in and simmered until it becomes a thick paste. When served, chopped garlic sprouts and fried peanuts (crushed into small pieces) are added—truly aromatic.
Product Features: Produced according to ecological tea standards, pollution-free, selenium-enriched, with a high and lasting aroma, a long-lasting and refreshing taste, and clear tea color. It offers dual benefits of disease prevention and treatment. The climate in Liuhou Town is mild, and the soil is slightly acidic, making it suitable for tea cultivation. Liuhou has a long history of tea planting, a profound tea culture, and the tea industry is an important part of the town's economy.
Zaoyang Oil Tea is a specialty of Zaoyang in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. Zaoyang Oil Tea, Zaoyang Oil Tea Industry Association 14059449 edible oil…
Oil tea is a snack suitable for winter evenings. The preparation method is simple, but the seasoning is key. First, toast the flour over low heat until it turns slightly yellow, then add an appropriate amount of sheep fat or beef tallow, pepper, fermented black beans, scallions, ginger, salt, and water, and simmer until it becomes a thick paste. When serving, sprinkle with chopped garlic sprouts and fried peanuts (crushed into small pieces)—it’s truly aromatic. A bowl before bed can warm the stomach, moisten the lungs, and generate body heat. In winter, vendors carry large copper kettles weighing dozens of pounds and walk through streets and alleys selling it, which is why people jokingly call it "nightpot oil tea."
Jiuhuang Mountain Cloud Mist Tea is characterized by “tightly rolled, eyebrow-shaped leaves that are glossy green with abundant fine tips, straight and elegant sprouts, a high and lasting aroma, rich and fresh flavor, clear soup color, and evenly shaped leaves.” Influenced by the cool, foggy mountain climate and limited direct sunlight, the tea leaves are thick, rich in fine tips, mellow, sweet, and highly resistant to brewing. They contain tannins, aromatic oils, and abundant vitamins. The tea not only boasts a rich and fragrant taste that refreshes the mind and aids digestion, but also helps with sterilization, detoxification, preventing gastrointestinal infections, and increasing resistance to scurvy.
Hanjiayu Tea is produced in Gucheng County, Hubei Province. The county lies at the junction of Shennongjia and Wudang Mountain. Within its territory of seven mountains and three rivers lies Daxie Mountain, a national forest park known for its five distinctive features—spectacular, perilous, beautiful, elegant, and ancient—and hailed as China’s Southern Summer Resort. Daxie Mountain is 100 kilometers from both Xiangfan City and Shiyan City, and is one of the key scenic spots along the Shennongjia-Wudang Mountain tourism route. Historically, Gucheng was the main production area of tribute green tea. Mi Fu, a renowned calligrapher and painter of the Song Dynasty, once inscribed a plaque for the “Hanjiayu Tea House.” In the 18th year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty, Governor-General Zhang Zhidong of Huguang issued an official directive stating: “As for the quality of tea, the foremost priority is early picking—the earlier the harvest, the tenderer the leaves; the tenderer the leaves, the smaller they are, and the smaller the leaves, the higher the price. The report on Hanjiayu Tea by Magistrate Qu Yuancan of Gucheng is excellent. It is hoped that the mountainous counties under the jurisdiction of the Hubei and Hunan provincial administrations will follow this example and implement similar practices.” Liu Yunxing and Liu Linjiao, key figures in Hanjiayu Tea, were granted the title of Fengzheng Daifu (a government post) by Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. Liu Junzhou was sent by the Qing government and the Hanjiayu Tea House to Russia to grow tea, and the tea he cultivated was called “Liu Tea,” earning him the title of Tea Sage of the World.
“Xiangyang High-Aroma Tea” has recently been approved by the National Trademark Office as a geographical indication certification trademark. The exclusive right is valid from January 14, 2012, to January 13, 2022. A relevant official from the Xiangyang Tea Association stated that the successful registration of the “Xiangyang High-Aroma Tea” geographical indication certification trademark will play a positive role in advancing the city’s tea industry.
The Yuhuangjian series of teas — “Xiejia Mountain Emerald” has obtained its own national geographical indication product “ID card,” becoming the only tea product from an Xiangyang-based tea enterprise to receive this protected status. It is reported that Announcement No. 38 of 2011, issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine in November...