Ningxiang Weishan Maojian Tea

Ningxiang Weishan Maojian Tea

Ningxiang Weishan Maojian Tea is a protected geographical indication product.

　　  Ningxiang Weishan Maojian Tea is said to have been a tribute tea during the Tang Dynasty. The Tongzhi-era *Ningxiang County Annals* record: "Tea is produced at places such as Liudu'an and Luoxian Peak on Weishan Mountain, but Weishan tea is regarded as the finest." The Republican-era *Ningxiang County Annals* state: "Weishan tea is harvested before the rainy season, fragrant, tender, and mellow, rivaling Wuyi and Longjing teas. The product is sold in provinces such as Gansu and Xinjiang, yielding substantial profits over the years, with those few bushes within the Mi'inyin Temple grounds being especially excellent." The ethnic minorities of China's northwestern frontier have long regarded Weishan Maojian Tea as the most precious gift tea. [Name redacted] also enjoyed drinking this tea. Weishan is a natural basin atop the greater Weishan Mountain, situated at a high elevation, surrounded by peaks, dense with forests, and perennially shrouded in mist—hence the saying, "A thousand mountains and rivers flow toward Weishan; yet upon arriving, one sees no mountain." The tea gardens here feature black sandy loam soil, with deep layers and rich humus. The tea trees are nourished by rain and dew, resulting in deep roots, lush foliage, sturdy stems, plump buds, abundant fuzz, and strong tenderness—making them the finest raw material for producing premium tea. After processing, the tea leaves have slightly curled edges, are flake-shaped, resemble orchid blossoms, and boast a yellowish-bright, glossy hue with white down. When brewed, the liquor is bright orange-yellow, rich with smoky aroma, and offers a mellow, sweet, and refreshing taste with a unique character. (Changsha)

　　  Ningxiang Weishan Maojian Tea is said to have been a tribute tea during the Tang Dynasty. The Tongzhi-era *Ningxiang County Annals* record: "Tea is produced at places such as Liudu'an and Luoxian Peak on Weishan Mountain, but Weishan tea is regarded as the finest." The Republican-era *Ningxiang County Annals* state: "Weishan tea is harvested before the rainy season, fragrant, tender, and mellow, rivaling Wuyi and Longjing teas. The product is sold in provinces such as Gansu and Xinjiang, yielding substantial profits over the years, with those few bushes within the Mi'inyin Temple grounds being especially excellent."

　　  The ethnic minorities of China's northwestern frontier have long regarded Weishan Maojian Tea as the most precious gift tea. [Name redacted] also enjoyed drinking this tea. Weishan is a natural basin atop the greater Weishan Mountain, situated at a high elevation, surrounded by peaks, dense with forests, and perennially shrouded in mist—hence the saying, "A thousand mountains and rivers flow toward Weishan; yet upon arriving, one sees no mountain."

　　  The tea gardens here feature black sandy loam soil, with deep layers and rich humus. The tea trees are nourished by rain and dew, resulting in deep roots, lush foliage, sturdy stems, plump buds, abundant fuzz, and strong tenderness—making them the finest raw material for producing premium tea.

　　  After processing, the tea leaves have slightly curled edges, are flake-shaped, resemble orchid blossoms, and boast a yellowish-bright, glossy hue with white down. When brewed, the liquor is bright orange-yellow, rich with smoky aroma, and offers a mellow, sweet, and refreshing taste with a unique character.