Yunfeng Mountain Tea

Yunfeng Mountain Tea

　　Yunfeng Mountain Tea is a specialty of Hongshan Town, Sui County, Suizhou City, Hubei Province. Yunfeng Mountain Tea Farm is one of the top ten famous tea farms in Hubei Province. "Suifeng" brand tea is exported to more than ten countries and regions including Japan, the United States, and Germany. Among them, Yunwu Maojian, Yunfeng Cuihao, and Zhenmei Grade 2 tea have been rated as high-quality products by the Ministry of Agriculture and awarded the title of "China Famous Tea."

　　Hongshan Town is a major tea-producing area. The region enjoys a mild climate, abundant rainfall, fertile land, and soil rich in various trace elements. With an annual frost-free period of 230 days, effective accumulated temperature of 4600–5000°C, rainfall of 1100–1200 mm, and acidic soil with a pH of around 5, it is highly suitable for tea tree cultivation. Since the establishment of the first tea plantation in Hongshan Town in 1966 under the personal attention of then Governor Zhang Tixue, large-scale tea garden development began in the 1970s. There are now over 40 tea plantations of various sizes, covering nearly 10,000 mu of tea area with an annual output of 400,000 kg. Yunfeng Mountain Tea Farm is one of the leading tea enterprises in Hongshan. Established in 1975, the farm has undergone several phases of large-scale expansion and now manages 13,000 mu of tea gardens, ranking it among Hubei’s top ten tea farms. Since its inception, the farm has developed and produced nearly dozens of product lines of different grades under the "Suifeng" brand, including Yunwu Maojian, Laoban Tea, Yin'ya Tea, and Longjing Tea. These products are exported to more than ten countries and regions including Japan, the United States, and Germany, and have won awards in over 40 provincial, municipal, and national tea competitions. In the 1990s, Yunwu Maojian, Yunfeng Cuihao, and Zhenmei Grade 2 tea were rated as high-quality products by the Ministry of Agriculture and awarded the title of China Famous Tea. In 1988, the then President of China gifted Yunfeng Mountain Tea to guests from Bulgaria.

　　The four main products of Yunfeng Mountain Tea Farm are introduced as follows:

　　Zenghou Silver Sword Tea

　　Zenghou Silver Sword Tea originates from the ancient state of Sui. In the 10th year of King Zhao of Chu, when the states of Wu and Tang besieged Chu, King Zhao took refuge in Sui and shared tea and sword discussions with Zenghou, the ruler of Sui. Hence, the tea was named Zenghou Silver Sword Tea. From the time of Shennong, there is a saying: "Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs, encountered seventy-two poisons in a day, and was cured by tea," marking the origin of tea as medicine. Modern medicine confirms that green tea is high in amino acids and rich in various trace elements, which can enhance immunity, counteract smoke and alcohol, promote diuresis and detoxification, prevent cancer, lower blood sugar, and offer a refreshing, sweet aftertaste. It is recognized worldwide as a top health beverage.

　　Zenghou Silver Sword Tea is characterized by straight, robust buds that are uniformly plump, with a silver-green hue and a lingering fragrance. It offers a fresh and brisk taste with bright, tender green liquor. When brewed, the tea buds stand upright at the bottom of the cup, resembling silver swords. Rich in internal compounds and featuring a packaging style deeply rooted in Suizhou’s culture, it is hailed by many as the iconic tea product of Suizhou. In 2007, Zenghou Silver Sword Tea won gold awards at both China’s “Blue Sky Jade Leaf” Cup and the first World Green Tea Competition. In 2008, it earned another gold award at the 7th International Famous Tea Competition in South Korea.

　　Bianzhong Longjing Tea

　　Bianzhong Longjing Tea is another premium pan-fired green tea meticulously crafted by our farm. This tea uses tender young leaves, carefully picked to ensure uniformity and completeness. Before processing, the leaves undergo appropriate withering, followed by refined hand-processing using over ten techniques such as shaking, lifting, pressing, grabbing, pushing, rubbing, and swinging. It is named Bianzhong Longjing Tea because its shape resembles the Bianzhong (ancient chime bells) of Suizhou, and its flavor and aroma evoke the lingering, mystical tones of those ancient instruments, leaving a profound aftertaste.

　　Whether in terms of production style or intrinsic quality, this product closely resembles West Lake Longjing. It features a flat, elegant appearance with a glossy green color, and its inner quality boasts a clear, fragrant, and mellow taste. When brewed, the leaves resemble lotus flowers emerging from water—vivid and lifelike. It is celebrated for its “four excellences”: green color, rich aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. Particularly notable is its unique fragrance—subtle yet not vulgar, refreshing to the core, lingering, and truly a sublime tea.

　　Yunwu Maojian Tea

　　Yunwu Maojian Tea is a traditional premium tea developed and first launched to market by our farm. Carefully selected early-spring one-bud-one-leaf or one-bud-two-leaves tea shoots are processed through multiple refined steps including withering, fixing, rolling, second fixation, re-rolling, drying, and sorting. With its tightly rolled, round, and slightly curved shape displaying visible tips, a glossy green color, bright and tender green liquor, long-lasting chestnut aroma, fresh and mellow taste with a sweet aftertaste, and bright green tender leaves, it has become a preferred brand for tea drinkers. Furthermore, Suifeng brand Yunwu Maojian Tea was the first green tea product in Hubei to be awarded the Hubei Famous Product title, and has been recognized as such for five consecutive sessions. In 1986, the tea won an international gold award in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and has been repeatedly honored as a China Famous Tea and a ministry (provincial) premium product.

　　Shennong Green Broken Tea

　　Shennong Green Broken Tea originates from the legendary figure Shennong, the progenitor of humanity, who discovered the medicinal value of tea and began harvesting it extensively. Due to limited processing methods at the time, the fresh tea leaves were dried in the sun and then rubbed into small fragments to facilitate medicinal use, hence the name Shennong Green Broken Tea. To meet modern demands for food safety and convenient lifestyles, our farm, in collaboration with the Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and other institutions, has leveraged modern processing equipment and technology to revitalize this tea.

　　This tea features a sandy, granular appearance with a glossy green color, bright green liquor, long-lasting chestnut aroma, and a rich, full-bodied taste. Its physicochemical and hygiene indicators meet EU organic standards, making it an ideal raw material for various health teas and bagged teas. The business-use bagged tea produced from this raw material is convenient, hygienic, eco-friendly, and cost-effective, making it the best choice for official receptions and large conferences.