What Tea Varieties Are Famous in Guangxi? A Complete Roundup of Common Famous and Premium Teas

Guangxi is one of China's main tea-producing regions and has a long history of tea production. The development of Guangxi's tea industry has become one of the main ways for farmers in remote mountainous areas, especially ethnic minority areas, to escape poverty, become prosperous and develop the economy. So, what tea varieties are famous in Guangxi?

1. What Tea Varieties Are Famous in Guangxi

Famous premium teas include Baise broken black tea, Liubao tea, Xishan tea, Lingyun Baihao tea, Zhaotang Maojian, Lijiang Yinzhen, Bainiu tea, Kaishan Baihao tea, Shengdi Maojian, Wantian tea, Longji tea, Shuangfeng tea, Xiuren tea, Nanshan Baihao tea, Guilin Maojian, Guilin Yinhao, Yaji tea, Yunwu Baihao tea, Tunba tea, Longma tea, Xiangqi tea, Huangjin tea, Ziyuan Yunwu tea, Hengxian jasmine tea, Guilin osmanthus tea, and others.

Among them, Hengxian jasmine tea is produced in Hengxian. Because Hengxian has a warm climate, it is very suitable for growing jasmine. The flowering period runs from mid-April to late October, the flowers are plump, and the floral fragrance is intense, so the jasmine tea produced is of excellent quality.

Liubao tea is produced in the Cangwu area. Green maocha is sprinkled with water and piled to ferment for several days, then the leaves are steamed until soft, packed hot into baskets and pressed tight, and placed in a cool, damp place. It is only finished after half a year or more of aging and transformation. Its color is dark brown and glossy, the liquor is red and thick like glass tears, the taste is mellow, sweet and refreshing, with an areca nut aroma.

Lingyun Baihao is produced in the Lingyun and Leye area. It gets its name because the leaves are covered with white, crystal-clear down, and it is called the ”king of white-haired tea”. This tea has a high and lasting aroma, a strong, refreshing taste with a sweet aftertaste, and withstands repeated brewing.