Sichuan's Green Tea Treasures: The Zhu Ye Qing from Mount Emei and the Mengding Ganlu from Mount Mengding

Sichuan, as one of China's major Tea-producing provinces, has given birth to many world-renowned teas. Among these, Zhu Ye Qing and Mengding Ganlu stand out like two shining gems, each carrying a rich cultural heritage and unique flavor profiles that captivate countless tea enthusiasts.

Zhu Ye Qing

Zhu Ye Qing gets its name from its unique shape, resembling slender bamboo leaves. This tea is produced in the picturesque Mount Emei, which is not only a national scenic area but also a paradise for tea plants. Historical records show that tea cultivation in Mount Emei dates back to the Tang Dynasty, when it already enjoyed a widespread reputation.

Zhu Ye Qing was born after the founding of New China and quickly gained popularity due to its exceptional quality and distinct Taste. In 2025, it won the “World Green Tea Competition Gold Award,” and in 2025, it was named the top tea among the “Top Ten Famous Teas of Sichuan,” becoming a model for high-end green teas in China.

Tasting Zhu Ye Qing, you will experience its fresh and high-reaching aroma, bright yellow-green liquor, fresh and refreshing taste, and tender yellow leaves at the bottom of the cup, perfectly showcasing the regional characteristics of Mount Emei and the deep roots of its Tea culture.

Mengding Ganlu

“Yangzi River water, Mount Mengding tea,” this saying speaks to the extraordinary status of Mengding tea. As the representative of Mount Mengding teas, Mengding Ganlu has a long history dating back to the seven sacred tea plants planted by the tea ancestor Wu Lizhen during the Han Dynasty, making it a living fossil of Chinese tea.

The main production area of Mengding Ganlu is located on Mount Mengding in Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, where its unique geographical location nurtures this outstanding tea. Every spring, during the Spring Equinox, tea farmers pick single buds or the first unfurled leaf and bud, carefully processing them into Mengding Ganlu.

Mengding Ganlu has delicate and fine tea leaves with visible downy hair, clear yellow-green liquor, fresh and refreshing taste, and a distinctive floral fragrance, with a rapid and lasting sweetness. Although it may be slightly inferior to Zhu Ye Qing in terms of steeping endurance, its unique flavor and rich cultural background are equally unforgettable.

The Ultimate Question for Tea Enthusiasts: Which One Is Better?

Zhu Ye Qing and Mengding Ganlu each have their own merits and charms. Zhu Ye Qing is renowned for its unique transition from sweet to bitter and its steeping endurance, while Mengding Ganlu attracts tea lovers with its fresh and refreshing taste and its long historical background.
In this competition between green teas, there is no absolute winner, only different choices based on individual tastes and preferences. Whether it's the freshness of Zhu Ye Qing or the sweetness of Mengding Ganlu, both are treasures of Sichuan's tea culture, worthy of our appreciation and cherishing.

Conclusion

Sichuan's tea culture is vast and profound, and Zhu Ye Qing and Mengding Ganlu represent just the tip of the iceberg. As tea enthusiasts, we should maintain an open-minded approach and explore and appreciate the unique qualities of every tea.
In doing so, we can not only enjoy delicious tea but also gain a deeper understanding of the richness and uniqueness of Chinese tea culture. We welcome all tea enthusiasts to join us on this journey of exploring tea culture, experiencing the wonderful world of tea together.