Yanming Tea

Yanming Tea

　　Also known as "Yandang Mao Feng" or "Yandang Cloud Mist." It is a kind of baked green tea that must be picked between Qingming and Grain Rain. Made from tender, plump buds with one leaf or three leaves, it features a emerald green color, an inviting aroma, and a mellow taste. Since the Ming Dynasty, it has been listed as one of the "Five Treasures of Yandang Mountain." The *Oujiang Yizhi* (Records of Ou River) once stated: "Among the teas of Ou region, those of Yandang rank first" — and this is no exaggeration. Yanming Tea was designated as a tribute tea during the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties; in 1954, it was selected as a nationally recognized famous tea, earning widespread acclaim. Yanming Tea is produced in high, misty mountain areas such as Longqiu Back, Yuanbao Heart, Lotus Cave, and Yanhu Ridge. The high humidity and fertile volcanic soil there promote vigorous growth of tea trees, yielding plump buds with rich juice and exceptional quality. (Wenzhou)