Xian Du Bamboo Peak Tea

Xian Du Bamboo Peak Tea

Xian Du Bamboo Peak Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Xian Du, originally named Mount Jinyun, is surrounded by ranges of mountains, shrouded in valleys of mist, featuring unique peaks and rocks, lush forests, and a mild climate. During the Northern Song Dynasty, it was recorded as the "29th Grotto-Heaven among the Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens" and described as a "celestial realm of forests and springs." In the seventh year of the Tianbao era in the Tang Dynasty, the area around Dufeng Mountain in Mount Jinyun was graced by swirling multicolored clouds. Wherever these clouds passed, enchanting music could be heard and the forests glowed with radiance. Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty bestowed upon it the title "Xian Du" (Immortal Capital). The landscape here is breathtaking, with seventy-two unique peaks, twenty-nine famous caves, and eighteen historical sites. Notably, the towering Bamboo Peak stone pillar rising from the earth gives off an awe-inspiring presence and is hailed as the "Number One Bamboo Shoot Under Heaven." Legend has it that the Yellow Emperor once refined elixirs atop this peak, and upon completing them, he ascended to heaven riding a red dragon. A poem reads: “The Yellow Emperor’s banners departed, never to return; lone clouds and solitary rocks stir ghosts alone. Sometimes the wind stirs waves at Dinghu Lake, scattering as raindrops on a clear day.” These magical legends have attracted literati and artists throughout history. The great Jin Dynasty calligrapher Wang Xizhi, the Southern Song poet Xie Lingyun, the Tang Dynasty calligrapher Li Yangbing, the Song Dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu, and philosopher Zhu Xi all wandered here and left behind immortal masterpieces. With its crystal-clear waters, emerald hills, and rich cultural legacy, Xian Du also gave birth to the premium historical tea known as Xian Du Tea. As early as the Song Dynasty, there were records such as “nurturing soil on stone, and planting tea amid bamboos,” and “jade spring water flows from rock crevices, raindrops scattering into cool green. I come to prepare tea, boiling nectar in a pine cauldron. Its lingering sweetness lingers on the teeth and cheeks, refreshing even the soul from wine.” The Wanli-era “Kuocang Records” noted that “Mount Jinyun produces abundant tea” and “Jinyun tribute tea weighs three jin.” This shows that Xian Du Bamboo Peak Tea has a history of over 1,000 years.

　　Xian Du Bamboo Peak Tea is produced in Mount Jinyun Xian Du, a national AAA-level scenic area. Its shape resembles the towering, cloud-piercing Bamboo Peak stone pillar of Xian Du, from which it gets its name. The tea is flat, straight, smooth, and glossy in appearance, with a tender green color and radiant sheen. It boasts a rich and lasting fragrance, crystal-clear and bright liquor, and a fresh and mellow taste. With its uniquely excellent quality, it wins favor among consumers for its green color, beautiful shape, high aroma, and fresh flavor. The superior quality of Xian Du Bamboo Peak Tea relies on three key factors: an outstanding ecological environment, excellent tea plant varieties, and exquisite frying and processing techniques.