Gaoqiao YinFeng Tea

Gaoqiao YinFeng Tea

　　Gaoqiao YinFeng Tea is produced in Gaoqiao Township, Changsha County. Nestled at the foot of Yuhuang Peak, the area is surrounded by lush green hills and dotted with rivers and lakes. It boasts deep soil layers, abundant rainfall, and a mild climate, making it a historic hub for premium tea production. The *Changsha County Annals: Local Products* states that in 1810 (the 15th year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty), the region’s tea varieties included Baozhu, Dan Ye, and Hong Bai. The Republican-era *Survey of Hunan Tea Production* also noted: “The green tea from Changsha’s Jinxiu Town (i.e., Gaoqiao) has long been renowned.” Gaoqiao YinFeng Tea is characterized by its uniformly shaped leaves, tightly rolled and slender strips, an even emerald-green hue, and a surface covered in white downy tips that resemble a silver mountain peak when piled together. Once brewed, the liquor is crystal-clear, and the infused leaves are tender, even, and bright. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Gaoqiao YinFeng Tea was designated as one of China’s famous teas and as a ceremonial tea for diplomatic purposes. (Changsha)