Intangible Cultural Heritage

Huangshan Maofeng tea

Huangshan Maofeng is one of the top ten famous teas in China and belongs to the category of green tea. It is produced in the Huangshan (Huizhou) region of Anhui Province, hence also known as Huizhou tea. It was created by the Xie Yu Tea House during the reign of Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. Every year during the Qingming Festival and Guyu (Grain Rain) season, the plump and tender buds of selected high-quality tea tree varieties such as "Huangshan Zhong" and "Huangshan Daye" are hand-processed. Huangshan Maofeng tea has a slightly curled appearance resembling sparrow's tongue, with a yellowish-green color and prominent silver tips. It also features golden-colored fish leaf (commonly known as golden flakes). When brewed, the tea produces a misty and fragrant aroma, with a clear, greenish-yellow liquor and vibrant yellow-green leaves. It has a mellow and sweet taste, accompanied by a floral fragrance, and leaves a long-lasting aftertaste. Due to the presence of white downy hairs and the shape of the tea leaves resembling mountain peaks, it was named Huangshan Maofeng, meaning "Yellow Mountain Fur Peak."