Yangloudong Cuihao

Yangloudong Cuihao

　　Yangloudong Cuihao tea is produced in the renowned Yangloudong tea region of Hubei, located in Chibi. This area is one of the origins of China’s Ancient Tea Horse Road. The history of tea production here began in the 1st century, flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and at its peak, covered a tea plantation area of 38,700 hectares with an output of 24,000 tons. The "cave tea" (i.e., Yangloudong brick tea) produced in Chibi is world-famous. It was not only chosen as a tribute tea for the imperial court in the past but also served as a major tea for border trade in China.