Yanxi Mountain Maojian

Yanxi Mountain Maojian

Yanxi Mountain Maojian is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Yanxi Mountain White Hair (Tip) Tea is a baked green tea known for its plump appearance, vibrant green color, visible fine hairs, fresh and rich aroma, bright tender green liquor, and refreshing, sweet aftertaste. It is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Yanxi Mountain Tea Farm was established in 1956 under the directive and care of Comrade Tao Zhu at the time. Situated at an altitude of 1,380 meters, the farm is surrounded by mountains, with an average climate of 18°C, abundant rainfall, frequent cloudy and misty conditions, and no pollution—offering ideal natural conditions for tea production. The farm covers a total area of 22,000 mu, with 600 mu dedicated to tea cultivation. The Lechang White Hair tea variety planted here was ranked among the top twenty-one superior tea varieties in China during the 1965 National Tea Cultivar Appraisal Conference, and it was hailed as the “Crown of White Hair Teas” (see page 236 of the Tea Volume in the Chinese Agricultural Encyclopedia).

　　 The Yanxi Mountain Tea Processing Factory includes three workshops for handcrafted tea, primary processing, and refined processing. Starting in 1998, equipment upgrades and processing technique reforms were completed over a three-year period. The factory now possesses the most advanced tea processing equipment and techniques in northern Guangdong. The resulting Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian features tightly rolled leaves covered in white fuzz, a lofty fragrance, mellow taste, and bright liquor. Its distinctive style has made it a premium choice for both health benefits and gifting. Historical records of Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian date back to the Northern Song Dynasty, and it was listed as a tribute tea during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty. In 1999, it was honored as a Guangdong Provincial Famous Tea in the fourth Guangdong Famous & Quality Tea Competition. In recent years, the consistent quality of Yanxi Mountain tea has enhanced its reputation, established its brand, and led to strong market demand, with economic returns improving year after year.

　　The birthplace of Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian, the Jiufeng Mountain Range, features towering peaks, with the Wu River to the west and Tiantou Water to the north. Part of the Nanling Mountain Range, the area boasts dense vegetation, flowing springs, rising steam, and constant mist throughout the seasons. This results in the meteorological characteristics of frequent cloud cover, high humidity, abundant rainfall, and significant day-night temperature variations—creating optimal natural conditions for producing Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian. These conditions facilitate the accumulation of tea leaf compounds and the synthesis of aromatic substances, ensuring the tea’s unique and exceptional quality.

　　Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian is renowned for its plump appearance, visible fine hairs, clear liquor, bright leaves, elegant aroma, pure and refreshing taste, and sweet aftertaste. It has also earned national green food certification. In recent years, Yanxi Mountain Tea Farm has actively expanded its brand influence and visibility while continuously enhancing product competitiveness. The tea is now exported to countries and regions including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, earning accolades abroad.

　　Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian Tea registered the “Wuxiang” trademark in 1993, which was renewed in 2003 with approval from the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. In 2004, the tea was certified as a Grade A Green Food product by the China Green Food Development Center, authorized to use the Green Food logo. In 2007, the production of Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian obtained QS certification, making it the first tea in the Shaoguan region to receive such certification. The tea has consistently ranked among the top in national and provincial famous & quality tea competitions: in 2003, 2005, and 2007, during the 5th, 6th, and 7th “China Tea Cup” National Famous & Quality Tea Competitions hosted by the China Tea Science Society, Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian won the “First Prize” for three consecutive years, and also received the “Silver Award” in 2007. In 1999, 2002, and 2005, during the 4th, 5th, and 6th Guangdong Provincial Famous & Quality Tea Quality Competitions organized by the Guangdong Tea Science Society, the tea was recognized as a “Provincial Famous Tea in the Silver Tip Tea Category” and awarded the “Famous Tea Gold Award.” In 2007, Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian became one of the key products cultivated under the “Brand-Led Strategy Implementation Plan for the 11th Five-Year Plan Period” in Shaoguan City. The tea also won the Gold Award for Agricultural and Specialty Products in the 2008 Red Triangle Tourism Commodities Competition. In 2008, Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian was recognized as a Guangdong Provincial Famous Product.

　　The protected geographical indication area for Yanxi Mountain White Hair Maojian covers the Jiufeng Mountain Range within Lechang City, Guangdong Province.