Qingjiang Tea

Qingjiang Tea

　　   Qingjiang Tea is a specialty of Changyang County in Yichang City, Hubei Province. Qingjiang Tea from Changyang boasts excellent internal qualities such as strong tenderness retention, rich amino acids, fragrant aroma, refreshing and sweet taste, and long-lasting brewability.

　　   The area around Changyang is shrouded in mist, enjoys abundant rainfall, and has a mild climate. Especially after the construction of the Geheyan Dam on the Qingjiang River, numerous lakes were formed. The temperature-regulating effect brought by the massive water body with a storage capacity of 3 billion cubic meters has made the surrounding climate warmer and increased the frequency of misty days. The unique climate and suitable soil environment have contributed to the excellent internal qualities of Qingjiang Tea, including strong tenderness retention, rich amino acids, fragrant aroma, refreshing and sweet taste, and long-lasting brewability.

　　   “Henshan Mingfeng” and “Henshan Gongzhen” won the first prize in the national “China Tea Cup” competition; “Jing’an Yijian,” “Wuchong Jianhao,” and “Wuchong Mingfeng” received the “China Tea Cup” quality award; “Liulin Jian,” “Tianzhu Yuye,” “Henshan Jianhao,” and “Bashan Yijian” respectively won gold and silver awards at the Hubei Provincial “E’cha Cup”; “Three Gorges White Tip” claimed the gold award at the city-level “Three Gorges Cup”; and “Baidao Mingfeng” earned the certificate at the 1998 Beijing China International Famous Tea Competition. A large number of premium teas, with their outstanding internal qualities and exquisite craftsmanship, are gaining popularity across the province and the nation, winning the favor of consumers.