In the south, there are fine trees, and in Guizhou, excellent Tea is produced.
Guizhou is one of the world's origins of ancient tea trees.
Its tea production has a long history.
Tea culture runs deep and far.
And Bijie, located in northwest Guizhou,
is situated within the original region of Guizhou's tea trees.
It boasts unique natural endowments and environmental conditions.
Among its resources, tea stands out as particularly abundant.
Today, let's take a look at
some of Bijie's representative teas.
I wonder which ones you've tried?
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“Qixingguan Taijicha”
▲Qixingguan Taijicha (Source: Qixingguan District Media Fusion Center)
▲Qixingguan Taijicha (Source: Qixingguan District Media Fusion Center)
The town of Liangyan in Qixingguan District, with its low latitude, high altitude, scarce sunlight, frequent mists, and absence of pollution, provides exceptional geographic conditions for growing tea, nurturing ancient tea trees with distinctive characteristics and outstanding quality.
Jinsha Qingchi Tea
▲Ren Guiru making Qingchi Tea using traditional techniques (Photographed by Luo Dafu)
▲Ren Guiru making Qingchi Tea using traditional techniques (Photographed by Luo Dafu)
The discovery and use of Qingchi Tea as tribute can be traced back to the Western Han period. Qingchi Tea is one of Jinsha County's famous local specialties, known for its “aromatic, full-bodied, beautiful shape, and durability when brewed” features.
Zhijin Pingqiao Tea
Image▲Zhijin Pingqiao Tea (Source: Tianyan News Client)
▲Zhijin Pingqiao Tea (Source: Tianyan News Client)
Zhijin Pingqiao Tea is characterized by early sprouting, large leaves, plump fresh shoots, numerous downy hairs, thick and soft leaves, and long-lasting tenderness. It is highly aromatic, full-bodied, and long-lasting in flavor, leaving a sweet aftertaste and a lingering fragrance on the palate.
“Nayong Guging Tea”
▲Residents of Guging Community, Shuidong Township, Nayong County, displaying freshly picked tea leaves from ancient tea trees (Photographed by Han Xianpu)
▲Residents of Guging Community, Shuidong Township, Nayong County, displaying freshly picked tea leaves from ancient tea trees (Photographed by Han Xianpu)
As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, Nayong Guging Tea entered the imperial court due to its clear and transparent liquor, resembling nectar, and its rich aroma, sweetness, and unforgettable taste, becoming a tribute tea. Today, “Nayong High-Mountain Organic Tea,” represented by this tea, is becoming an increasingly well-known brand.
“Weining Wusa Roasted Tea”
Image▲Tea garden on Xianglushan Mountain in Weining Autonomous County (Photographed by Yang Li)
▲Wusa Roasted Tea (Photographed by Yang Li)
Wusa Roasted Tea is produced in the tea garden on Xianglushan Mountain and can be brewed with different utensils, cold water, or using a Wusa roasted tea pot. Through appropriate high-temperature roasting, the internal substances of the tea are fully extracted, achieving a secondary aroma enhancement and a harmonious taste.
“Dafang Haimagong Tea”
▲Haimagong Tea plantation base (Source: Jinhaihu District Media Fusion Center)
▲Haimagong Tea plantation base (Source: Jinhaihu District Media Fusion Center)
Haimagong Tea is grown at the foot of Laoying Rock in Haimagong Township, Dafang County, Guizhou Province. It is characterized by numerous downy hairs and strong tenderness retention. Haimagong Tea belongs to the category of yellow teas, known for its high fragrance, full-bodied taste, sweet aftertaste, bright yellow-green liquor, and bright yellow and even leaves.