Dongjiang Maojian Tea

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Zixing Specialty -- Dongjiang Maojian Tea is produced in areas such as Tukou in Dongjiang, Zixing. With its elegant appearance and unique style, it is ranked among China's famous and precious teas. The production history of Duyun Maojian Tea dates back over 500 years. Historical records indicate that as early as the Ming Dynasty, Duyun Maojian Tea was already a tribute tea presented to the imperial court, deeply favored by Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty. Due to its hook-like shape, it was once bestowed the name "Fishhook Tea." Guizhou is located on a plateau, and the Duyun Maojian Tea production area features overlapping peaks and towering cliffs, shrouded in mist and clouds. The soil is deep, loose, and moist, coupled with suitable annual rainfall, temperature, and sunlight — all natural conditions that are ideal for tea tree growth, making Duyun Maojian Tea truly unique.