Xiaokeng Green Tea

Xiaokeng Green Tea

Xiaokeng Green Tea is a product certified with a Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products.

　　Xiaokeng Green Tea is produced in Xiaokeng Village, Meicun Town, a national-level "Thousand Green Villages" and provincial "Top 100 Eco-Villages." The 25-kilometer-long Xiaokeng Grand Canyon features undulating peaks, cascading waterfalls, lush forests, bamboo groves, birdsong, and fragrant flowers. The eco-friendly tea gardens are located within the pristine forests and vast bamboo seas of the canyon, at an average altitude of over 700 meters. The area enjoys short sunlight hours, thick soil layers, year-round cloud cover, and high humidity, which contribute to the superior quality of the green tea produced here. It is renowned for its vibrant color and rich aroma. Due to its unique geographical and climatic environment (the soil contains 0.14 mg/kg of selenium), the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is strictly prohibited in the tea gardens. The large-leaf Malan tea produced here boasts plump buds, fragrant aroma, mellow and refreshing taste, and clear, bright liquor. The renowned tea expert and "Tea Sage of China," Professor Chen Duan, once visited and inscribed the tasting note: "Floral aroma, floral taste."

　　Thanks to its long growth cycle and late harvesting period, Xiaokeng Green Tea fully absorbs the essence and vitality of nature, making it highly resistant to multiple infusions. Even after prolonged brewing, it retains a strong, rich flavor. It was the first organic food product in Anhui Province to be certified by the Organic Food Development Center of the National Environmental Protection Agency, and it has won the Gold Award at the Hangzhou "China International Famous Tea Competition" for 13 consecutive years. In 2002, it was honored as an "Anhui Provincial Famous Brand Product."

　　(Chizhou)

　　Xiaokeng Green Tea is produced in Xiaokeng Village, a renowned tea-producing specialty village in Guichi.

　　Xiaokeng Village, nestled against the southern foothills of Mount Jiuhua—a sacred Buddhist site—enjoys a subtropical climate and is located deep within a mountain valley where flowers bloom and tea fragrance fills the air. The village has a forest coverage rate of 92%, with well-preserved natural vegetation. In 2005, it became one of the first two national-level eco-tourism pilot bases in China, alongside the Wuyishan Scenic Area in Fujian, showcasing Xiaokeng’s exceptional strength. The East China region’s largest canyon, the 25-kilometer-long Xiaokeng Grand Canyon, is flanked by towering mountains, endless bamboo seas, rustling pine waves, a perennially flowing stream at the valley bottom, crystal-clear rocks, and misty, ever-changing peaks and valleys.

　　Xiaokeng Village was awarded the honorary title of "National Civilized Village" by the Central Civilization Committee for two consecutive sessions in 2005 and 2008, making it the only village in Chizhou City to receive this distinction.

　　Xiaokeng Village is a well-known tea-producing specialty village in Guichi. The "Fifth Group" and "Sixth Group" are the core representative areas for producing high-quality eco-green tea in Xiaokeng, blessed with superior altitudes. The green tea produced here represents the pinnacle of the village’s tea quality. The tea leaves are shaped like dragon whiskers, have a jade-green color, and offer a long-lasting, refreshing fragrance.

　　In Xiaokeng Village, chemical fertilizers and pesticides find no market. At the entrance of the village and at the border with neighboring Shuangcun Village, a prominent sign stands brightly and boldly inscribed: "Prohibit Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides from Entering the Village to Ensure High-Quality and Safe Food." This sign is even more eye-catching than the nearby weathered and faded sign reading "National Thousand Green Villages, National Eco-Nature Conservation Demonstration Village."

　　The tea here has maintained its original, centuries-old natural growth state. Using insects to control insects is a source of local pride. The natural character of Xiaokeng Village is also reflected in its systems. Even in today’s market-driven economy, the village still maintains collective ownership. The people living deep in the mountains continue to brew wild tea grown in the forests with mountain spring water. Drinking tea is both a habit and a way to honor guests. It is precisely because of this trace-element-rich tea that, for many years, no one in the village has suffered from cancer.

　　Xiaokeng Tea Tales

　　At the 1999 "China International Agricultural Expo," Xiaokeng tea won a gold award and was featured on CCTV’s "Xiao Cui’s Salon." It was once praised by China’s foremost tea expert, Professor Chen Duan, who described it as having a "floral aroma, floral taste" and noted, "The scenery of the high mountain canyon is pleasant, and the fragrance of the hundred-acre tea garden drifts to thousands of homes."

　　Xiaokeng Village—Immerse yourself in the spiritual mountain and sacred waters, experience the eco-friendly charm of Xiaokeng, and enjoy distinctive farmhouse meals; tour the Xiaokeng tea gardens and experience rural hospitality. Under a joint notice issued by the Anhui Provincial Tourism Bureau and the Provincial Forestry Department titled "Decision on the First Batch of 'Forest Tourism Homestays' in the Province," the first batch of "Forest Tourism Homestays" was officially announced. Xiaokeng Village secured eight spots, with the Fifth Group accounting for 50%, making it part of Anhui Province’s first batch of "Forest Tourism Homestays."

　　"Forest Tourism Homestays" refer to healthy, eco-friendly, leisure-oriented tourism products that provide affordable and high-quality dining, accommodation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment services for visitors. These are offered in forested areas such as forest parks, nature reserves, and rural forest farms with favorable ecological environments. They integrate forest culture and local customs by leveraging forest ecological resources and regional characteristics.

　　Geographic Scope

　　The geographic protection area for the Xiaokeng Green Tea Geographical Indication for Agricultural Products includes all 12 villager groups in Xiaokeng Village, Meicun Town, Guichi District, Chizhou City, as well as the tea gardens in Gaotang Villager Group, Xishan Village, Tangxi Town. It spans longitude 117°28′51″ to 117°34′46″ and latitude 30°19′02″ to 30°22′47″, covering an area of 320 hectares with an annual production of 100 tons.