Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea
Longjing tea, also known as Dragon Well tea, is a green tea that originates from Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. The name "Longjing" literally means "dragon well," which refers to the well at the foot of Longjing Hill where the legend says a dragon once lived. This tea is renowned for its delicate flavor and floral aroma, with hints of chestnut and honey notes.
Gunpowder Tea
Gunpowder tea, also called Pearl or Zhusha in Chinese, is a type of green tea made from small pellets resembling gunpowder hence its name. It comes from Anhui province and has been produced since the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). The unique shape allows for even brewing results every time you steep it.
Keemun Tea
Keemun is an oolong black tea originating from Qimen County in Anhui province. Known as Qimen Black Tea or Huoshan Keemun outside China, it was first produced during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). Keemun teas are prized for their smooth taste and fruity aroma with hints of ripe fruit such as plums.
Yunnan Pu'er Tea
Yunnan Pu'er comes from Yunnan Province in southwestern China; it belongs to fermented teas called pu'ers due to their processing method involving microbial fermentation after drying but before final storage conditions control measures have been put into place by manufacturers like Kunming-based Yunnan Sourcing Inc., which helps maintain quality standards among different producers across various regions within this vast region though some sub-products may be less refined than others while still being enjoyed globally on account both economic affordability & health benefits associated w/ consumption!
Wuyi Oolong Tea
Wuyi Oolong hails from Wuyi Mountains located in Fujian Province; these teas were popularized during Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), particularly under Emperor Taizong Li Shimin who encouraged cultivation there following successful campaigns against local tribesmen whose lands he incorporated into his empire’s territories making them part-and-parcel now internationally recognized brands today thanks largely contributions such philanthropists like Zhang Shicheng who founded city Xiamen nearby – one-time rival kingdom turned later loyal subject!