We know that China has a long tea culture, and there are many tea production areas across the country, with different tea varieties and processing techniques. Below is an introduction to the regions in China that are abundant in tea production.

Jiangbei Tea Region

The Jiangbei tea region is located on the northern bank of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, including Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shandong provinces, and northern Anhui, northern Jiangsu, and northern Hubei. The Jiangbei tea region mainly produces green tea.

The average annual temperature in the tea region is 15°C–16°C, and the absolute minimum temperature in winter is generally around -10°C. Annual precipitation is relatively low, at 700 mm–1000 mm, and unevenly distributed, often causing drought stress to tea plants. However, in some mountainous areas with favorable microclimates, the quality of tea is comparable to that of other tea regions.

Jiangnan Tea Region

The Jiangnan tea region is located in the southern part of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, including Zhejiang, Hunan, Jiangxi provinces, and southern Anhui, southern Jiangsu, and southern Hubei. It is the main tea-producing area in China, accounting for about two-thirds of the national total output. The main types of tea produced here include green tea, black tea, dark tea, scented tea, and various unique famous teas such as West Lake Longjing, Huangshan Maofeng, Dongting Biluochun, Junshan Yinzhen, and Lushan Yunwu.

Tea gardens are mainly distributed in hilly areas, with a few in higher altitude mountainous regions. These areas experience four distinct seasons, with an average annual temperature of 15°C–18°C and winter temperatures generally around -8°C. Annual precipitation is 1400 mm–1600 mm, with the highest rainfall in spring and summer, accounting for 60%–80% of the annual total, while autumn tends to be dry.

Southwest Tea Region

The Southwest tea region is located in the southwestern part of China, including Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan provinces, and the southeastern part of Tibet. It is the oldest tea-producing area in China. The region is rich in tea plant varieties and produces black tea, green tea, tuo tea, compressed tea (brick tea), and Pu'er tea.

The Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is the center of origin for tea plants. The terrain is complex, with significant climatic variations due to altitude differences at the same latitude. Most areas have a subtropical monsoon climate, with mild winters and cool summers. The soil conditions are also suitable for tea plant growth.

South China Tea Region

The South China tea region is located in the southern part of China, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, and Hainan provinces (regions). It is the most suitable area for tea plant growth in China. The region features various types of tea plants, including arbor, small arbor, and shrub varieties, with extremely rich tea resources. It produces black tea, oolong tea, scented tea, white tea, and Liubao tea.

Except for a few areas such as northern Fujian, northern Guangdong, and northern Guangxi, the average annual temperature is 19°C–22°C. The average temperature in the coldest month (January) is 7°C–14°C, and the tea growth period exceeds 10 months annually. The annual precipitation is the highest among all tea regions in China, generally ranging from 1200 mm to 2000 mm. Taiwan Province, in particular, has abundant rainfall, often exceeding 2000 mm per year.

The above is an introduction to the regions in China that are abundant in tea production. We hope this helps everyone understand this knowledge.