Hezhou, a treasure nestled amidst green mountains and clear waters, is dotted with Tea gardens on its hillsides, often shrouded in mist. Its naturally endowed environment provides the best conditions for tea growth. Tea farmers work diligently on this fertile land, carefully nurturing tender Green Tea shoots into lush, verdant tea gardens.
The quality of Hezhou's teas is exceptional, and the varieties are abundant. From green to black, from white to yellow teas, each type carries the unique local culture and essence of Hezhou's tea traditions. Among them, Liubao tea from Hezhou enjoys widespread fame, with its reputation spanning across the country. Hezhou Liubao tea is renowned for its distinctive production techniques and taste. Fresh, tender leaves from mature tea trees are carefully selected and processed, resulting in high-quality tea that is tightly rolled and has a dark lustrous appearance. When brewed, the tea gradually unfurls in the water, releasing a subtle fragrance as if bringing the natural aroma of the great outdoors into the teacup. As Tea culture continues to develop and spread, Hezhou Liubao tea is gradually reaching a wider audience. An increasing number of tea enthusiasts are beginning to recognize and appreciate this regionally distinctive tea, which has become a shining gem in the tea world due to its unique quality and flavor.
Kaishan White Hair Tea, a specialty of Babu District in Hezhou City, Guangxi, is also a product recognized under the national agricultural geographical indication. This tea has a rich traditional history, originating in the Ming dynasty, and is one of the four traditional famous teas of Guangxi. It has a tight, fine shape, uniformity, and visible white down, with a silver-green color tinged with hints of green. In terms of taste, it has a fresh, intense fragrance, with a prominent apple aroma, a clear green liquor, and a mellow, sweet taste. Kaishan White Hair Tea has won the affection of many tea lovers due to its unique qualities, especially its characteristic apple scent.
In recent years, the government of Hezhou City has placed significant emphasis on the development of the tea industry, implementing a series of policies and measures to promote its progress towards scale, branding, and marketization. By introducing advanced tea-making technologies and equipment, the level of Tea processing has been improved, continuously enhancing the quality of Hezhou's teas. Active promotion of tea culture through events such as tea festivals and tea art performances has helped to showcase the charm of Hezhou's tea culture. Additionally, tea tourism in Hezhou has flourished, with the Zhaoping Homeland Tea Garden being rated as a 3A National Tourist Attraction, and the Nanshan Tea Sea Scenic Area receiving a 4A rating. Hezhou's tea tourism has become a new and vibrant brand within its tea industry.
With the continuous growth and development of the tea industry, Hezhou's teas have become a shining gem within China's tea culture. In the future, the China Tea Circulation Association will continue to collaborate with tea professionals and individuals from all sectors of society to contribute even more to the development of Hezhou's tea industry.
