Ma Gu Green Tea

Ma Gu Green Tea

　　Ma Gu Green Tea, with most of its tea trees growing in misty mountains at altitudes of 800 to 1,000 meters, is also known as "Ma Gu Mist Tea." Ma Gu Mountain is located about five kilometers southwest of Nancheng County in Jiangxi Province. According to the Records of Famous Mountains: "China has thirty-six grotto-heavens and seventy-two blessed lands scattered across the land and seas, but only Ma Gu Mountain possesses both a grotto-heaven and a blessed land, standing out splendidly in the southeast." Ma Gu Green Tea is produced at the mountain’s summit, where the vegetation is lush, the climate is warm and humid, and sunlight exposure is limited—creating the ideal environment for tea tree growth. Thanks to its exquisitely refined production techniques, the tea produced is of premium quality. When brewed, it yields a vibrant green liquor, and its lingering fragrance leaves a refreshing aftertaste that soothes the mind and spirit. The ancient poet Huang Tang once wrote: “The hearth glows with steady flame, simmering herbs long; the precious tripod swirls with rising smoke as tea is brewed.” This shows that Ma Gu Green Tea has enjoyed a prestigious reputation since historical times.

Regarding the origin of Ma Gu Green Tea, there is an interesting legend passed down among the people: It is said that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, a celestial maiden named Ma Gu attained enlightenment here. She often hand-picked tender tea leaves in the mountains and brewed tea for guests using the water from the “One Scoop Spring” on Ma Gu Mountain. As a result, later generations came to call Ma Gu Green Tea “immortal tea.” This story is a legendary tale with no historical evidence to substantiate it.