Gaoyang Tribute Tea

Gaoyang Tribute Tea

　　Gaoyang Tribute Tea is a representative specialty product of Gaoyang Town, with a long history and widespread fame. Legend has it that the tea was once transported by merchants across various regions before eventually becoming an esteemed tribute to the emperor, hence its name “Tribute Tea.” The tea is rich in color, aroma, and flavor, is hearty and satisfying, and leaves a lingering aftertaste that transitions from bitterness to sweetness. The town currently has 2,350 acres of tea plantations and is gradually developing into a county-level hub for ten-thousand-acre tea production. Gaoyang Tea is set to become a flagship product for the town’s economic development, making its mark and gaining recognition in the market.

　　This tea is produced at the foot of Gucheng Mountain, a scenic destination in Wangcang County on the Micang Mountains, situated on Gaoyang Slope. Throughout the ages, numerous notable figures, travelers, and poets who visited Lizhou would always rein in their horses, pause to enjoy, and delight in drinking it. Witness how Empress Wu Zetian nourished herself with it over the years, and how the great poets Li Bai and Li Shangyin left behind masterpieces inspired by this tea. Through changing seasons and times, the love for this tea remains steadfast, and its quality has only grown more refined and elegant.

　　Nurtured year-round by clouds and mist, this tea gathers the spiritual energy of the peaks and the essence of the green mountains, embodying pure natural quality. The tea is made from tender, freshly picked buds, crafted with a blend of modern and traditional techniques. Wanggu Ming Tea features bright infusion, tender and evenly shaped leaves, and fills the air with a delicate fragrance when brewed, leaving a lingering aftertaste on the palate.