Xinxian Tea

Xinxian Tea

　　Xinxian tea is a specialty of Xinxian County in Xinyang City, Henan Province. With a long history of tea cultivation, Xinxian is recognized as a key tea production base county. It currently has 120,000 mu of tea plantations, producing 2 million kilograms of dried tea annually. The county offers dozens of tea varieties, including Maojian, roasted green tea, Longjing, scented tea, black tea, and steamed green tea.

　　Xinxian, which spans the drainage basins of both the Yangtze River and the Huai River, is located in the transitional zone between northern and southern climates. Situated at the junction of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui provinces, the county covers a total area of 1,612 square kilometers and has a population of 365,000. Despite its small size, it is one of the main tea-producing areas in Henan Province. Coupled with its favorable ecological environment, Xinxian has earned the titles of one of China's Top Ten Eco-Tea Producing Counties, a National Key Tea-Producing County, and a National Characteristic Tea-Producing County, making it a distinctive tea-growing destination.

　　Xinxian is one of the main production areas of Xinyang Maojian, one of China’s top ten famous teas. The Maojian produced here features tightly rolled, slender, straight leaves, a rich aroma, clear infusion, and a mellow taste. It is mainly exported to countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.