Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea
Located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Longjing tea is one of China's most famous green teas. Its name comes from the shape of its leaves which resemble a dragon's well. The tea leaves are pan-fried to prevent fermentation and then dried in the sun or by machine to preserve their delicate flavor and aroma.
Gunpowder Tea
Also known as Zhen Zhu Hong Mei, gunpowder tea is made from small white tea leaves that resemble gunpowder pellets due to their spherical shape. It originates from the Fujian province and has been traded internationally for centuries. This type of tea is often served at special occasions such as weddings due to its elegant appearance and refined taste.
Keemun Tea
Keemun hails from Anhui Province and boasts a rich history dating back over 300 years. Known for its smooth, fruity flavor with hints of spice, it is considered an excellent choice for those who prefer a less bitter cup than other Chinese black teas like Yunnan or Lapsang Souchong.
Tieguanyin (Iron Buddha) Oolong Tea
Tieguanyin is partially fermented oolong tea grown primarily in Anxi County, Fujian Province. Its unique roasting process gives it a complex array of flavors ranging from floral notes to fruitiness with hints of honey sweetness and earthy undertones.
5.Mengding Ganlu (Meng Ding Snow Buds)
This green tea grows exclusively on Meng Mountain in Sichuan Province where it has been cultivated since ancient times according to legend attributed to Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi himself when he discovered this land while hunting tigers there around 2000 BC.The buds are harvested before they unfurl into full leaves giving them their distinctive snow-white appearance hence named Mengding Ganlu meaning 'Meng Mountain Snow Buds'.