Chenglouzhai Tea

Chenglouzhai Tea

Chenglouzhai Tea is a Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.

　　Chenglouzhai Tea is a specialty of Chenglouzhai in Jiujie, Xinzhou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province. Produced in Chenglouzhai, Jiujie, Xinzhou District, the tea features a flat and straight appearance with a yellowish-green hue, rich in organic matter, and boasts a refreshing and mellow taste. It is said to “stay red-free even after prolonged brewing and remain unspoiled even when stored for long periods.” Chenglouzhai Tea has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.

　　The Origin of Chenglouzhai Tea

　　Chenglouzhai is located southeast of Jiujie, at an elevation of 345 meters, making it the highest point in the town. The area features rolling mountains, reservoirs, and rivers, with picturesque landscapes, pleasant climate, and a long history of tea cultivation. Due to the presence of stone fortifications built during the Taiping Rebellion that resemble city towers, tea enthusiasts named the tea Chenglouzhai Tea. Upon entering Chenglouzhai, one is greeted by lush green tea bushes nestled within shaded woods—tea among forests and forests among tea. On sunny days, purple mist rises; on rainy days, fog envelops the area. The tea trees grown here have deep roots and lush foliage, staying evergreen year-round, sprouting multiple flushes. The tea gardens are heavily fertilized with organic nutrients, resulting in particularly tender and robust buds and leaves. These are rich in caffeine, theophylline, tannic acid, and volatile oils. With its distinctive fragrance, the tea won the First Prize in the 1993 Hubei Provincial Famous and High-Quality Tea Evaluation.

　　Chenglouzhai Maojian

　　Chenglouzhai Maojian features tightly rolled, elegantly straight leaves with visible fuzz, a tender green color, and a mellow taste. It quenches thirst, stimulates saliva production, leaves a lingering fragrance between the teeth and cheeks, soothes the throat, offers a sweet aftertaste, and refreshes both mind and spirit. Zhao Puchu, former Chairman of the Buddhist Association of China and renowned poet, once wrote: “Seven bowls reveal the ultimate flavor, one pot captures true delight; holding empty verses for a hundred years is not as good as going for tea.” Adjacent to Chenglouzhai lies the Daojiaohe Scenic Area, home to the restored and rebuilt Bao'en Temple. Countless visitors can make their way from there to Chenglouzhai for a true “tea experience.”

　　Jiujie Tea’s “One Gold, Three Silvers”

　　At the 7th China (Shanghai) International Tea Expo in 2010, the Xinzhou District Jiujie Tea delegation representing Wuhan tea won “one gold and three silvers.” Among them, Chenglouzhai Bifeng from Jiujie, Xinzhou District, took home the Gold Award for China’s Famous Teas, while Yangshan Yucui, Jiujie White Tea, and Yaohe White Tea were awarded Silver Medals.

　　The Shanghai Tea Expo is one of China’s three major tea exhibitions. This edition featured 586 tea brands from eight countries and over 1,100 products. After evaluation by experts from the China Tea Marketing Association, a total of 177 gold and silver award-winning teas were selected.

　　National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark

　　On July 1, 2013, the Wuhan Administration for Industry and Commerce announced that Xinzhou’s “Chenglouzhai Tea” had been granted a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark. This marked the 10th such trademark in Wuhan and the third product from Xinzhou District to receive national geographical indication protection, following Zhangdu Lake Yellow Catfish and Zhangdian Fish Noodles. Chenglouzhai Tea, produced in Chenglouzhai, Jiujie, Xinzhou District, features a yellowish-green color, is rich in organic matter, and has a refreshing and mellow taste. It is said to “stay red-free even after prolonged brewing and remain unspoiled even when stored for long periods.”

　　Chenglouzhai Tea Industry Association of Jiujie Street, Xinzhou District, Wuhan City

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