Jiuqu Hongmei
West Lake District, Hangzhou · Shuangpu as the traditional core
A touch of red from Qiantang's sheltered hills, fine hooked leaves, polished darkness, and a delicate plum-like sweetness.
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Zhengshan Xiaozhong
Tongmu, Wuyishan · core nature-reserve area
From the deep mountains of Tongmu: dried-longan sweetness, pine smoke, orange-red liquor and a deep mellow cup.
Dianhong Gongfu
Yunnan Plateau · major production in southwest Yunnan
Large-leaf tea from the plateau, golden tips and sweet fragrance, rich and mellow in the cup.
Qimen Black Tea
Traditional Qihong area of southern Anhui · Qimen as the core
Southern Anhui mountains raise a high fragrance of flowers, fruit and honey over a clear, sweet red liquor.
Yingde Black Tea
Yingde, Guangdong · full geographical-indication area
Large-leaf tea from Lingnan, bright red with a golden ring, rich, mellow, sweet and brisk.
Jin Jun Mei
Wuyishan · Tongmu protected area
High-mountain buds from Tongmu, golden liquor, honeyed fragrance, and a fine, fresh sweetness.
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