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Jiuhua Maofeng

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Last updated 2026-11-08 — Jiuhua Maofeng is produced in Jiuhua Village on Jiuhua Mountain. The area features a basin-like landform resembling a swiftlet’s nest, with soil primarily composed of dark brown forest soil and yellow sandy soil. It enjoys abundant rainfall, a mild and moist climate, small annual temperature variations but large daily fluctuations, short sunlight hours, a long frost-free period, and extensive forest and floral coverage. The area is often shrouded in morning mist and bathed in dew in the early mornings and evenings, providing an optimal ecological environment for tea plant growth. The tea leaves are handpicked between Pure Brightness (Qingming) and Grain Rain (Guyu), during the early sprouting stage, and processed on the same day to ensure freshness, tenderness, evenness, and cleanliness. The quality characteristics of Jiuhua Maofeng include delicate appearance, visible white pekoe, emerald-green color, bright yellowish-green infusion, and a deliciously mellow and sweet taste. When brewed, the tea leaves unfurl gracefully like an orchid stretching, offering a uniquely delightful experience.

Jiuhua Maofeng

    Jiuhua Maofeng is produced in Jiuhua Village on Jiuhua Mountain. The area features a basin-like landform resembling a swiftlet’s nest, with soil primarily composed of dark brown forest soil and yellow sandy soil. It enjoys abundant rainfall, a mild and moist climate, small annual temperature variations but large daily fluctuations, short sunlight hours, a long frost-free period, and extensive forest and floral coverage. The area is often shrouded in morning mist and bathed in dew in the early mornings and evenings, providing an optimal ecological environment for tea plant growth. The tea leaves are handpicked between Pure Brightness (Qingming) and Grain Rain (Guyu), during the early sprouting stage, and processed on the same day to ensure freshness, tenderness, evenness, and cleanliness. The quality characteristics of Jiuhua Maofeng include delicate appearance, visible white pekoe, emerald-green color, bright yellowish-green infusion, and a deliciously mellow and sweet taste. When brewed, the tea leaves unfurl gracefully like an orchid stretching, offering a uniquely delightful experience.

Jiuhua Township: An important production area for the renowned tea “Jiuhua Maofeng.” Straw wallpaper.

Ersheng in Jiuhua Township: An important production area for the renowned tea “Jiuhua Maofeng.”

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