What types of green tea are there in China?

There are many types of green tea, which are mainly classified according to the origin, production process and appearance characteristics. The following are some common types of green tea:

1. Classification by origin

  • West Lake Longjing: Produced in the West Lake District of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, it is one of the top ten famous teas in China, known for its "green color, rich fragrance, sweet taste and beautiful shape".
  • Biluochun: Produced in Dongshan and Xishan of Taihu Lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu, it has a curly shape like a snail, a green color and a fresh aroma.
  • Huangshan Maofeng: Produced in Huangshan, Anhui, it has a delicate appearance like hair, a green color and a clear aroma.
  • Xinyang Maojian: Produced in Xinyang, Henan, it has a thin, round, tight and straight appearance, a green color and a clear aroma.
  • Lu'an Guapian: Produced in Lu'an, Anhui, it is the only tea without buds and stems in China, known for its unique flake shape and fresh fragrance.

2. Classification by production process

  • Fried green tea: Made by frying technology, such as Longjing, Biluochun, etc.
  • Baked green tea: made through drying process, such as Huangshan Maofeng, Xinyang Maojian, etc.
  • Sun-dried green tea: made through sun drying process, such as Dianqing (Yunnan large-leaf sun-dried green tea).
  • Steamed green tea: made through steam killing process, such as Japan's Sencha, Gyokuro, etc.

3. Classification by appearance characteristics

  • Flat tea: such as Longjing, flat and smooth in appearance.
  • Curly tea: such as Biluochun, curly like a snail.
  • Needle tea: such as Xinyang Maojian, thin, round, tight and straight in appearance.
  • Flake tea: such as Lu'an Guapian, with a single leaf in appearance.

4. Other well-known green teas

  • Anji white tea: produced in Anji, Zhejiang, although it is called "white tea", it is actually green tea, named because its raw material is albino tea tree varieties.
  • Taiping Houkui: produced in Taiping, Anhui, flat and straight in appearance, green in color, and refreshing in aroma.
  • Lushan Clouds: Produced in Lushan, Jiangxi, it is named for the clouds and mists all year round. It has a clear and elegant fragrance and a fresh taste.
  • Emei Snow Buds: Produced in Emeishan, Sichuan, it has a tight and uniform appearance, emerald green color, and a fresh and elegant fragrance.

Summary

There are many types of green tea, each with its own characteristics. Different types of green tea are different in aroma, taste and appearance. Choosing green tea that suits your taste can not only enjoy the deliciousness of tea, but also experience the profoundness of Chinese tea culture.

Green tea is one of the six major types of tea in China. It is named because it does not undergo fermentation in its production process, retaining the natural green color of the tea leaves.

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