Introduction to the Characteristics and Traits of the Qingfeng Tea Tree Cultivar

Breeding institution: Hangzhou Tea Research Institute of Zhejiang Province.

Approval status: recognized by the Zhejiang Provincial Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1987, and approved by the National Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1995.

Variety registration number: GS13010-1994.

Variety origin: developed through single-plant selection from the natural hybrid progeny of Fuding Dabaicha (Fuding White Tea) and Yunnan Dayezhong (Yunnan Large-leaf Tea).

Characteristics and traits: belongs to the small-tree type, medium-leaf class, with a semi-spreading tree posture, medium branching density, and relatively vigorous growth; leaves are ovate, attached in an upward-slanting or horizontal position, leaf color green, leaf texture relatively hard, buds fresh green, plump and downy; the weight of 100 buds at the one-bud-three-leaves stage is 42 grams; budding in spring is relatively early, the budding period is medium, and the yield is relatively high; suitable for processing green tea, with excellent quality. The first tea flush contains 27.06% tea polyphenols and 3.26% amino acids, and has strong cold resistance.

Cultivation points: fertilize and manage promptly, apply more organic fertilizer, and pluck tender shoots at the right time. Pay attention to the control of pests such as the small green leafhopper and mites.

Suitable range: Zhejiang, Anhui, Hunan and other provinces and similar tea areas, suitable for processing green tea.