Caihua Maojian

Caihua Maojian

　　Caihua Maojian is a specialty of Caihua Township in Wufeng County, Yichang City, Hubei Province. The tea features slender, uniform, and straight leaves with a vibrant green and glossy appearance. It boasts a high and lasting aroma, a fresh and refreshing taste with a sweet aftertaste, crystal-clear liquor, and tender, bright green leaves.

　　Caihua Maojian is a type of green tea, produced in Caihua Township located in the western part of Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, Hubei Province. The county lies in the transitional zone between the Jianghan Plain and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is home to the Chabuxi National Forest Park, known for its four distinctive features — wonder, danger, beauty, and completeness. Nestled within the scenic Qishan River Valley of Wufeng, the park is 90 kilometers from Yichang City and stands as one of the key attractions along the Yangtze River Three Gorges tourism route.

　　The tea production and business in Caihua Township are characterized by early development, large scale, and a wide variety of famous teas. In 1997, tea experts from Hubei Province conducted an inspection in Caihua Township and confirmed that it is not only the “No. 1 Tea Township in Hubei,” but also the “No. 1 Famous Tea Township in Hubei.” Hence, it earned the title “Tea Township of Chu Tian.”

　　Caihua Maojian is meticulously made from high-quality buds and leaves sourced from green food and organic tea bases. Rich in trace elements such as selenium and zinc, as well as amino acids, aromatic substances, and water extractables, the tea achieves a unique quality defined by high fragrance, emerald liquor, mellow taste, and rich body. It plays an important role in enhancing human immunity.

　　Since its launch, Caihua Maojian has been awarded the title of famous and high-quality product at both provincial and ministerial levels multiple times. From 1995 to 2001, it won the Gold Award at the China Agricultural Expo for four consecutive sessions. Between 1999 and 2003, it was recognized as a consumer-satisfying product by the Hubei Consumer Council for three consecutive sessions. From 1999 to 2002, it was ranked among the Top Ten Famous Teas of Hubei by the Hubei Department of Agriculture for two consecutive sessions. In 2001, it was certified as a Hubei Provincial Famous Product by the Hubei Provincial People’s Government, and in 2002, it was designated as a Hubei Provincial Well-Known Trademark by the Hubei Administration for Industry and Commerce. Caihua Maojian has been officially approved as the exclusive tea supplier to Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, making it Hubei’s first true “tribute tea” brand. As a result, Caihua Maojian has become China’s foremost famous tea from Hubei.