Sanqingshan White Tea

Sanqingshan White Tea

Sanqingshan White Tea is a protected product under the Agricultural Product Geographical Indication.

　　Sanqingshan White Tea. A specialty of Yushan County, Jiangxi Province, and a protected product under China's Agricultural Product Geographical Indication. This tea is produced in the area of the Sanqingshan Mountains, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. It is a rare mutated variety of green tea. Its amino acid content is 2–3 times that of regular green tea, while its tea polyphenol content is half that of ordinary green tea, making it a rare high-amino-acid, low-polyphenol variety. Crafted through a unique process, the tea features straight, tightly rolled leaves. The color is tender yellow, greenish, and fresh, with jade-white leaf flesh and emerald-green veins. The liquor is clear, and the aroma is rich. The taste is fresh and refreshing, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth, along with a sweet aftertaste that promotes saliva production — a true gem among teas.

　　Sanqingshan White Tea is a rare mutated variety of green tea. Biochemical tests show that its amino acid content is generally around 6%,

　　A photo collection of Sanqingshan White Tea after brewing (4 images) and can reach up to 9%, which is 2–3 times that of regular green tea. Its tea polyphenol content is half that of ordinary green tea, making it a rare high-amino-acid, low-polyphenol variety. The tea is made from freshly picked one-bud-one-leaf early-expanded leaves using a unique processing technique. The appearance features straight, tightly rolled leaves with a tender yellow, greenish, and vibrant color. When brewed, the leaves resemble dancing emerald jade. After brewing, the leaf flesh is jade-white, the veins are emerald-green, the liquor is clear, and the aroma is rich. The taste is fresh and refreshing, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth, along with a sweet aftertaste that promotes saliva production — a true gem among teas. Combining ornamental, nutritional, and economic value, it embodies an elegant, refined, and cultured charm.

　　Sanqingshan White Tea

　　Geographical Scope

　　Sanqingshan White Tea is mainly distributed across five townships within the administrative region of Yushan County, Jiangxi Province, as well as in Sanqingshan Township managed by the Sanqingshan Scenic Area Administration — a nationally renowned scenic World Natural Heritage site. Other producing areas include Zihu Town, Huaiyu Township, Xiatang Township, Hengjie Town, and Nanshan Township. Yushan County is located on the northeastern edge of Jiangxi Province, along the upper reaches of the Xin River. It borders Kaihua, Changshan, and Jiangshan counties/cities of Zhejiang Province to the east, Guangfeng County to the south, Shangrao City’s Xinzhou District to the west, and Dexing City to the north. It is known as the “First Gateway of Yuzhang” and the “Lock and Key of Two Rivers, Gateway to Eight Provinces.” The production area lies between longitude 117°05′21″–118°02′51″ and latitude 28°30′01″–28°59′01″, at elevations ranging from 758 to 1,182 meters. The protected geographical area spans 1,200 hectares, with an annual yield of 300 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Sanqingshan White Tea resembles phoenix feathers in shape and is colored like jade. Its internal qualities include a fresh, rich aroma, mellow sweetness, and a bright, clear yellow-green liquor. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: The total ash content of Sanqingshan White Tea is 4.78–5.25%, water extract 40.2–41.6%, crude fiber 6.11–6.53%, acid-insoluble ash 0.09–0.12%, water-soluble ash alkalinity 1.81–1.99%, amino acid content 4.9–5.1%, and tea polyphenol content 13.2–15.6%. 3. Safety Requirements: The safety and hygiene indicators of Sanqingshan White Tea comply with the regulations set forth in the Organic Tea Production Technical Regulations (NT/5197-2002) and the Organic Tea Processing Technical Regulations (NT/5198-2002).