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Last updated 2026-11-10 — The "Huizhou Dao Tea," named by Emperor Qianlong, is produced at Jitouling, the highest peak in Gegong Town, Dongzhi County. With an altitude of 1,187.2 meters, the peak belongs to the same mountain range as other famous tea-producing mountains such as Xianyu Mountain and Zishi Tower, retaining its pristine natural landscape. "Huizhou Dao Tea" grows in misty, secluded valleys and steep ridges, nurtured among a variety of blossoms, rich in pristine natural essence...

Dongzhi Cloud Tip

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  The "Huizhou Dao Tea," named by Emperor Qianlong, is produced at Jitouling, the highest peak in Gegong Town, Dongzhi County. With an altitude of 1,187.2 meters, the peak belongs to the same mountain range as other famous tea-producing mountains such as Xianyu Mountain and Zishi Tower, retaining its pristine natural landscape. "Huizhou Dao Tea" grows in misty, secluded valleys and steep ridges, nurtured among a variety of blossoms, rich in pristine natural vitality. Its leaves are thick, buds strong, and sap rich. The tea liquor is emerald green with a mellow taste. Sipped slowly, its delicate fragrance wafts through the air.

  Geographic Scope

    In recent years, Dongzhi green tea has taken the lead in developing premium products such as "Swan Cloud Tip," "Fragrant Mountain Cloud Tip," and "Divine Spring Pearl Green." Many of these products have won national gold awards, with the flagship product "Dongzhi Cloud Tip" enjoying fame both domestically and abroad.

  Distinctive Quality

     Dongzhi has a long history of tea cultivation, producing high-quality tea renowned both in China and abroad. One of the world's three great black teas, "Qimen Black Tea," originated in Yaodu.

  Cultural Anecdotes

     Since the Tang Dynasty, Dongzhi tea has been widely renowned. It was listed as a tribute item during the Song Dynasty, and celebrated by great poets such as Bai Juyi and Mei Yaochen. The renowned scholar Ma Duanlin of the Yuan Dynasty highly praised the "Xianzhi" and "Nenrui" teas produced in Dongzhi in his work "Tongdian," listing them as national famous teas. By the Qing Dynasty, Dongzhi’s "Zhulan" tea had become all the rage in the upper echelons of European society.

  

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