"Mangshan Silver Jade" Tea

"Mangshan Silver Jade" Tea

　　"Mangshan Silver Jade" Tea

　　　The original strain of Mangshan green tea is a native varietal. According to the Republican-era edition of the Yizhang County Annals: “In Mangshan, the mountain tea from Yazi Rock and the Hengshui tea from Sirén’ao in Mangshan are the best—cool in nature, capable of clearing heat toxins and treating dysentery.”

　　The tea leaves are carefully handpicked, pan-fired at precisely controlled temperatures, gently rolled and kneaded, and then roasted in bamboo baskets over charcoal. The finished tea is pollution-free and of high quality.

　　Mangshan boasts unique tea-growing conditions and a long production history. "Mangshan Silver Jade" Tea features tightly rolled, robust leaves covered in silvery down, with a rich chestnut aroma, excellent endurance for brewing, and is infused with the pristine ecological essence of Mangshan. It is a premium green tea in China, winning the Gold Award at the "Xiang Tea Cup" in 1996. In 1997, it was named one of Hunan’s Famous Teas, and in 1999 and 2000, it won consecutive gold awards at the Hunan Agricultural Expo. Regular consumption of "Mangshan Tea" is very beneficial to human health.

　　Yizhang is located in southern Hunan and serves as the province’s southern gateway. It enjoys superior natural conditions, making it an ideal place for producing high-end, premium-quality teas. Currently, the county has over 7,000 acres of tea plantations, mainly distributed in towns such as Mangshan, Tiantang, Xinhua, and Meitian. Annual tea production is nearly 200 tons, with main products including the Mangshan brand "Mangshan Silver Jade", "Mangshan Emerald Peak", "Tianxing Brand", "Tianxing Maojian", "Tianxing Green Tea", and "Yuxian Brand Green Tea". Among these, "Mangshan Silver Jade" has been rated as one of Hunan’s Famous Teas, while "Mangshan Silver Jade", "Mangshan Emerald Peak", "Tianxing Maojian", and "Tianxing Green Tea" have won multiple gold awards in national and domestic famous tea competitions.

　　Yizhang County’s teas are known for their slender leaves, emerald-green color, mellow taste, and pollution-free quality. They sell well both domestically and internationally and make excellent gifts for family and friends. Long-term consumption can help refresh the mind, prevent and fight cancer, and strengthen the body.