Mahahei is one of the famous tea mountains in Yiwu. The tea produced here has always been favored by Pu'er tea enthusiasts. Among Yiwu teas, “Mahahei” is known for having the most character. Compared to teas from other major production areas in Yiwu, “Mahahei” is a rare find in terms of both quality and yield.
During the heyday of the Six Great Tea Mountains, Han Chinese people came to Mahahei from Shiping or Jiangxi, and the Village was predominantly inhabited by Han Chinese.
Mahahei gained its foothold in the Yiwu system due to its relatively convenient transportation and higher, more stable yields compared to other smaller production areas.
Mahahei Village belongs to Yiwu Township, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna. It is located to the northeast of Yiwu Township, 12 kilometers away from the township government, with convenient access, and 120 kilometers away from Mengla County. To the east, it borders Laos; to the south and west, it borders the Yiwu Village Committee; and to the north, it borders the Manlai Village Committee.
Basic Situation in Mahahei
Mahahei is one of the “Seven Villages and Eight Hamlets” of Yiwu and a core mountainous area for Yiwu tea. Mahahei became well-known early on among all of Yiwu, with a long history of tea cultivation. The tea trees here thrive throughout the year, growing on the slopes around the village. These tea trees sprout early and have strong bud-forming capabilities, with abundant downy hairs on the back of fresh leaves. The petioles are longer, and the finished cakes have a dark, lustrous appearance. As a key transportation hub in Yiwu, Mahahei's ancient Tree tea is renowned for its excellent and consistent flavor, widely sold and highly regarded, making it a typical representative of the Yiwu tea region.
Yiwu Mahahei Ancient Tree Tea
Mahahei, one of the “Seven Villages and Eight Hamlets” of Yiwu, is a key transportation hub that has gained a reputation through the excellent and consistent taste of its ancient tree tea. It is a typical representative of the Yiwu tea region. As the saying goes: “When tea thrives, so does Mahahei.” Regardless of economic conditions, the people of Mahahei have never stopped producing tea.
With its soft and mellow taste and high collection value, Mahahei attracts more and more tea lovers. What makes it unique?
Mahahei ancient tree tea originates from ancient tea tree groves in the Lancang River basin of Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. The climate here is mild with ample rainfall, providing ideal conditions for tea growth. This tea is characterized by a soft and smooth mouthfeel, a quick return of sweetness, a lingering aroma, and an unforgettable experience upon first tasting. Additionally, Mahahei ancient tree tea has extremely high collection value, making it a sought-after treasure among tea collectors.
The ancient tree tea from Mahahei is characterized by large, coarse leaves, and it is known as the most flavorful in Yiwu. It is renowned for its fragrant, clear water and softness. The aroma is superb, high, and balanced with a substantial presence. The tea liquor is glossy and translucent, the mouthfeel full-bodied with low bitterness and astringency, and the aftertaste is prominent. The tea soup is full-bodied and delicate, combining softness with strength, with thick and elastic leaves. The core characteristics of Mahahei ancient tree Pu'er tea are softness, clarity, elegance, and a rich floral and fruity fragrance.
The taste is broad and full-bodied, combining softness with strength, being supple, intricate, and refined. The aftertaste is deep and the aroma is high and balanced with a substantial presence. The leaves are thick and elastic.