Zheng'an White Tea

Zheng'an White Tea

Zheng'an White Tea is a geographical indication protected product.

Zheng'an White Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Geographical Scope

　　　Zheng'an County is located between 107°4' and 107°42' east longitude and 28°9' and 28°51' north latitude. The climate is mild, with an average temperature of 15.2°C, abundant rainfall, and an annual precipitation of 1100–1300 mm.

　　Unique Qualities

　　　　Zheng'an White Tea is grown at mid-to-high altitudes of 800–1100 meters. It benefits from a beautiful ecological environment, producing naturally high-quality fresh leaves. The tea has an elegant appearance, bright greenish-white liquor, white leaf bottoms, 9.1% amino acid content, and offers a refreshing, mellow taste.

　　Cultural Story

　　　　Historical records state that during the Eastern Han Dynasty, a young man named Yin Zhen carried homemade "tea" from his hometown to visit the renowned Confucian scholar Xu Shen. After being stopped by the gatekeeper, he sat outside under the eaves and chewed the "tea." Soon, the entire Xu residence was filled with a rich fragrance. Xu Shen stepped out to investigate, then invited Yin Zhen into his study to brew and observe the tea. The tea had an elegant appearance, with white leaf bottoms like silver needles sinking into the teapot and bright greenish-white liquor. Upon tasting, Xu Shen found the flavor refreshingly rich and mellow, with only a hint of delicate bitterness that stimulated saliva. This inspired his annotations in the Shuowen Jiezi (Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters), where he translated the character "荼" (tea) using the terms "槚" (jiǎ), "茗" (míng), and "蔎" (shè) to describe its color, aroma, and taste. Later, after completing his studies, Yin Zhen returned to his hometown in 107 AD. He built a three-room thatched hut and opened a school, marking the beginning of formal education in Southwest China. Yin Zhen came to be revered as the "Father of Guizhou’s Cultural and Educational Development." Yin Zhen was from what is now Zheng'an County, Guizhou Province, and the "tea" he brought with him is none other than the Zheng'an White Tea that continues to be cherished to this day.