Huangshan Green Peony

Huangshan Green Peony

　　　Huangshan Green Peony is an innovative, premium green tea variety, first created in 1986. Its main production areas are located around Huangyinkeng, Shangyangjian, and Xianrenshi in Daguyun, northern She County. The region’s superior ecological environment contributes to its exceptional aroma, taste, and appearance, making it a favorite among travelers. The production of Huangshan Green Peony tea follows strict picking and processing standards, known as the “three fixed rules” and “six non-picking” principles: fixed high-mountain tea gardens, fixed no use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and fixed use of the Dishaixiang premium tea variety. It excludes buds and leaves damaged by pests or injuries, paired leaves and fish leaves, dew-covered leaves, purple leaves, weak or thin buds, and any buds or leaves that do not meet the standards. The unique ecological environment and exquisite processing techniques give the Green Peony tea its distinctive color, aroma, and shape. The freshly picked tea is processed on the same day. The quality standards for Huangshan Green Peony tea require one bud with one leaf just beginning to unfold, with petals and calyxes arranged evenly and neatly, forming a round, flat shape with visible white pekoe, intact tender shoots, and petals about 5.5 cm in diameter, calyxes about 1.2 cm in diameter, and each flower-shaped tea bud weighing between 3.2–3.5 grams. Its characteristics are green color, visible fuzz, high aroma, clear soup, sweet taste, and beautiful shape. Top-grade Green Peony tea takes on the appearance of a blooming flower — one bud with one leaf just unfolding, with evenly arranged, round and flat petals showing visible white fuzz and intact tender shoots. When brewed, the rich aroma reminiscent of roasted chestnuts wafts through the air. In the cup, the floral tea floats and sinks gracefully, with tea tips and buds slowly unfurling like a blooming green peony. A single sip reveals a lingering fragrance and a sweet, mellow aftertaste. Experts describe it as: “Huangshan Green Peony, with its green color, visible fuzz, high aroma, clear soup, sweet taste, and beautiful shape, resembles a blooming peony when steeped. It is not only a premium tea for drinking but also an artistic delight, representing an innovation in the world of tea.” Huangshan Green Peony is entirely handcrafted in limited quantities and requires pre-ordering every March.

　　The quality standards for Huangshan Green Peony tea require one bud with one leaf just beginning to unfold, with petals and calyxes arranged evenly and neatly, forming a round, flat shape with visible white pekoe, intact tender shoots, and petals about 5.5 cm in diameter, calyxes about 1.2 cm in diameter, and each flower-shaped tea bud weighing between 3.2–3.5 grams. Its characteristics are green color, visible fuzz, high aroma, clear soup, sweet taste, and beautiful shape.