Tea-tasting
Huangshan is renowned as a homeland of tea in and abroad. Huizhou tea is produced in the ancient Huizhou region at the foot of Huangshan Mountain. The warm, moist conditions and abundant rainfall make it ideal for tea growth and cultivation. Among the most famous representatives of Huizhou tea today are Huangshan Maofeng, Taiping Houkui, and Qimen Black Tea, all of which are listed among China's top ten famous teas.
Huangshan Maofeng: This is a type of green tea that typically grows in high mountain areas at elevations between 800 and 1,200 meters. Some are also grow in steep mountain valleys with slopes ranging from 30 to 50 degrees. Due to its scarce production, it is highly prized.
Taiping Houkui: Also as a kind of green tea, Taiping Houkui has a relatively mild flavor. It requires very stringent growing conditions; authentic Houkui tea is only cultivated in Houkeng, Taiping County, Huangshan, at an altitude of about 700 meters. The area is often shrouded in mist, with low temperatures and high humidity, and the soil is rich in minerals and organic matter.
Qimen Black Tea: Known as the finest of black teas, Qimen Black Tea enjoys a prestigious reputation and is a favorite beverage of the British Queen and the royal family. After brewing, Qimen black tea liquor color red rim of the glass a "Golden Circle", with a fresh aroma and lasting fragrance.
