There are hundreds of modern Chinese famous teas. Based on historical analysis, they fall into the following three categories:
Some are traditional famous teas, such as West Lake Longjing, Lushan Cloud Mist, Dongting Biluochun, Huangshan Maofeng, Taiping Houkui, Enshi Yulu, Xinyang Maojian, Liuan Guapian, Tunxi Zhenmei, Laozhu Dafang, Guiping Xishan Tea, Junshan Yinzhen, Yunnan Pu'er Tea, Cangwu Liubao Tea, Zhenghe Baihao Yinzhen, White Peony, Anxi Tieguanyin, Fenghuang Shuixian, Minbei Shuixian, Wuyi Rock Tea, Keemun Black Tea, etc.
Another category consists of revived historical teas. These are teas that existed historically but were no longer produced or were lost, and have been recreated through research and innovation to restore their original names. Examples include Xiuning Songluo, Yongxi Huoqing, Jingting Lvxue, Jiuhua Maofeng, Guishan Yanlv, Mengding Ganlu, Immortal's Palm Tea, Tianchi Hao, Guiding Yunwu, Qingcheng Xueya, Mengding Huangya, Yangxian Xueya, Luyuan Maojian, Huoshan Huangya, Guzhu Zisun, Jingshan Tea, Yandang Maofeng, Rizhu Xueya, Gold Award Huiming, Jinhua Juyan, Dongyang Dongbai, etc.
Most are newly created famous teas, such as Wuyan Meimei, Nanjing Yuhua Tea, Wuxi Hao Tea, Maoshan Qingfeng, Tianzhu Jianhao, Yuexi Cuilan, Qishan Cuimei, Wangfu Yinhao, Linhai Panhao, Qiandao Yuye, Suichang Yinhao, Duyun Maojian, Gaoqiao Yinfeng, Jinshui Cuifeng, Yongchuan Xiuye, Shangrao Baimei, Meijiang Cuipian, Anhua Songzhen, Zunyi Maofeng, Wenjun Green Tea, Emei Maofeng, Xueya, Xueqing, Xiantai Dabai, Zaobaijian Black Tea, Huangjingui, Qinba Wumao, Hanshui Yinsuo, Baxian Yunwu, Nanruo Baihao, Wuzi Xianhao, etc.
In recent years, tea regions across the country have placed great emphasis on the research and development of famous teas, leading to a continuous emergence of newly created famous teas. Furthermore, various national tea competitions, such as appraisal meetings, tea contests, exhibitions, expos, and tasting events, have further promoted the development of famous tea production. Below is a brief introduction to the famous tea varieties produced in major tea-producing provinces and their award-winning status both domestically and internationally.
Overview of Famous Teas from Fujian Province
Oolong tea includes Wuyi Rock Tea from Chong'an Wuyi Mountain (including Wuyi Shuixian, Da Hong Pao, Rougui, etc.), Anxi's Tieguanyin, Huangjingui, Se Zhong, etc., Longxu Tea from Chong'an and Jianou, Yongchun's Buddha's Hand, Zhao'an's Baxian Tea, etc. Green tea includes Nan'an's Shiting Green, Luoyuan's Qijingtang Green Tea, Longyan's Xiebai Tea, Ningde's Tianshan Green Tea, Fuding's Lotus Heart Tea, etc. White tea includes Zhenghe and Fuding's Baihao Yinzhen and White Peony, Fuan's Snow Bud, etc. Scented tea includes Fuzhou's Jasmine Tea, as well as Jasmine Silver Tip, Jasmine Spring Breeze, Jasmine Sparrow Tongue Tip, etc. Black tea includes Fuding's Bailin Gongfu, Fuan's Tanyang Gongfu, Chong'an's Lapsang Souchong, etc.