Watershed Cave

Located to the northeast of Yiwu Town, Mengla County

About 7 kilometers away from Yiwu Street

A historic Tea Village of Mahēi Village, Yiwu Town

Also one of the oldest villages for growing Pu'er tea among many tea mountains in Yiwu

Most residents make a living from tea

As the center of ancient tea tree production in Yiwu Town, the discovery of ancient tea trees and the King Tea Tree in this area has increased the fame of Watershed Cave. The King Tea Tree of Watershed Cave is located at the edge of the ancient tea garden, with a height of 12.6 meters and a canopy spread of 6 meters. Experts have identified it as a large-leaf cultivated tea variety, referred to as the “living fossil of tea” in Yiwu.

The tea gardens of Watershed Cave

Are often shrouded in mist, warm, and rainy

With deep soil layers and fertile ground

And good soil aeration

High organic matter content, and a favorable ecological environment

Very suitable for the growth of tea trees

The Pu'er tea produced here becomes a high-quality representative of Yiwu tea

The quality of tea from Watershed Cave is excellent, especially Spring Tea, with plump buds, tight and solid strips, a black-gray appearance, prominent white down, golden and clear broth, a sweet and smooth taste, and a rich honey fragrance. In addition, aged Watershed Cave tea often possesses even better quality and taste.