{"id":99720,"date":"2024-10-21T16:53:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T08:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinatours.com\/?p=99720"},"modified":"2024-10-21T22:06:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T14:06:48","slug":"top-10-list-chinese-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/china-culture\/top-10-list-chinese-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Searching for the best Chinese tea? Here\u2019s the ultimate top 10 list for aspiring tea connoisseurs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/top-10-Chinese-teas-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/top-10-Chinese-teas-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/top-10-Chinese-teas-1-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/top-10-Chinese-teas-1-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/top-10-Chinese-teas-1-624x163.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>The best Chinese tea? Do this countdown with us<\/h2>\n<p>Wherever you go in China, you\u2019ll hear claims from locals that the best Chinese tea is to be found in their region. Irrespective of whether it\u2019s north, south, or anywhere in between, it seems claimants for China\u2019s best tea are\u00a0<em>everywhere<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Now we totally understand that perspective.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true, there are a lot of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/chinese-tea-types\/\">\u00a0wonderful Chinese teas<\/a>. It\u2019s also true these teas are discoverable in every corner of the country. From the Fujian mountains to the hills of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/hangzhou-tours\/\">Hangzhou<\/a>\u00a0, there is diversity in types of Chinese tea and benefits which any drinker yields from their consumption.<\/p>\n<p>With the best teas in China title up for debate, the team at ChinaTours.com figured it was worth throwing our yuan\u2019s worth into the mix. After all, we are tea lovers too. In fact, some of our team could be considered just a *little* tea crazy. As travelers like you, we love sourcing the best of the best and we figured it\u2019s only fair to share our love of tea with you.<\/p>\n<p>So here it is. The ultimate list of best Chinese teas according to ChinaTours.com.<\/p>\n<p>Before we get to the bottom of the tea cup of China\u2019s best teas, it\u2019s probably a good idea to recap on some Chinese tea essentials. Bear in mind many factors influence the creation of a tea from the \u2018best of\u2019 list: the environment in which it\u2019s grown, how it\u2019s processed, the way it\u2019s stored. Make no mistake. A \u2018best Chinese tea\u2019 is never a stroke of luck. No, the Chinese approach to tea, beautifully described in\u00a0<em>The Classic Art of Tea<\/em>\u00a0well over 1,300 years ago, is a serious business. According to the book\u2019s author,\u00a0 Lu Yu, who is revered as the \u2018Sage of Tea\u2019 and who established traditions and practices that endure today, there is a definitive art to growing, processing, and drinking Chinese tea, irrespective of where it\u2019s grown.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there are certain locations throughout China that offer more favorable conditions for growing tea. It\u2019s these locations which are fundamental to assuring tea quality. It\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together our list based on the places where the tea is grown.<\/p>\n<p>So, to the list. Let\u2019s do this!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10 \u00a0Liu\u2019an Guapian (\u516d\u5b89\u74dc\u7247) \u2013 Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liuan-Guapian-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-104064\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liuan-Guapian-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liuan-Guapian-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liuan-Guapian-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liuan-Guapian-1-624x352.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A staple on just about any list of China\u2019s best teas, Liu\u2019an Guapian is a green tea with an enviable reputation. Grown in Liu\u2019an county in Anhui Province (a land-locked region in China\u2019s east), teapedia.org states the literal translation for Liu\u2019an Guapian Tea is Liu\u2019an Melon Seed. Why melon seed? Well, the Chinese with their poetic descriptions for just about everything think the oval, flat shape of dried leaves bear a striking resemblance to melon seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u00a0agree or not, the uniqueness of the tea\u2019s processing is enough to make even a novice tea drinker sit up and pay attention. Liu\u2019an Guapian tea is processed from the second leaf on the branch, rather than leaf buds like most other Chinese teas. The central vein of each leaf is removed (yes, by hand), and the leaves are then pan-fried and shaped, a process which prevents oxidation. If green tea is your thing, then it\u2019s hard to pass up on Liu\u2019an Guapian.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9 Anxi Tieguanyin (\u5b89\u6eaa\u94c1\u89c2\u97f3) \u2013 Oolong tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Anxi-Tieguanyin-1.jpg\" alt=\"best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-104067\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Anxi-Tieguanyin-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Anxi-Tieguanyin-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Anxi-Tieguanyin-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Anxi-Tieguanyin-1-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>With Anxi Tieguanyin, we move into the realm of oolong tea. From Fujian province, Anxi\u00a0 Tieguanyin tea reflects all the health-giving qualities of a traditional oolong tea \u2013\u00a0vitamins, minerals, amino acids, beneficial tea polyphenol antioxidants that protect liver cells, lower blood pressure and produce the best weight loss effect of all Chinese tea varieties. The history of Anxi Tieguanyin tea is one based on legend.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on who you believe there are variations, however suffice to say the origins of Anxi Tieguanyin tea may have been humble, but it\u2019s position in the best ten Chinese teas means a high level of respect is warranted. Correct processing Anxi Tieguanyin tea is vitally important because even if the growth and harvesting are done right, without proper processing, the tea\u2019s quality can be negatively affected. When you drink a cup of Anxi Tieguanyin tea, you\u2019re definitely drinking a brew steeped in folklore.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 Yunnan Pu\u2019er (\u4e91\u5357\u666e\u6d31) \u2013 Fermented tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Chinese-Tea-dark-tea.jpg\" alt=\"best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99706\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Chinese-Tea-dark-tea.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Chinese-Tea-dark-tea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Chinese-Tea-dark-tea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Chinese-Tea-dark-tea-624x351.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Looking for a tea that will last the distance? You\u2019ll find it with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/yunnan-tours\/\">Yunnan\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Pu\u2019er. In a class of its own, Yunnan Pu\u2019er, is made from large leaf varieties of\u00a0<em>camellia sinensis<\/em>. What\u2019s special about this tea? Yunnan Pu\u2019er earns its place in the best Chinese tea list because it can be aged for decades or longer, just as you\u2019d do with a collectible bottle of wine. The fermentation process used to produce Yunnan Pu\u2019er allows it to be aged, allowing the tea to gain in flavor and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 Qimen Black Tea \u7941\u95e8\u7ea2\u8336 \u2013 Black tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Qimen-Black-Tea.jpg\" alt=\"best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99730\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Qimen-Black-Tea.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Qimen-Black-Tea-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A famous Chinese black tea, Qimen tea first emerged during the nineteenth century. Also grown in Anhui Province like Liu\u2019an Guapian tea, Qimen has distinctive flavor blends that make it sound more like a bottle of wine than a health-giving tea. Perhaps another reason Qimen tea is so highly valued is because of the particularly slow withering and oxidation processes that are applied to draw out its aroma and flavor. As a black tea, Qimen has gained popularity in the west, so it may just find its way into your trove of travel mementos on a China tour.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Huangshan Maofeng (\u9ec4\u5c71\u6bdb\u5cf0) \u2013 Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mount-Huang-Maofeng.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99732\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mount-Huang-Maofeng.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mount-Huang-Maofeng-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Drama and tragedy befall even the great among us so it\u2019s no surprise to learn that Huangshan Maofeng green tea is a brew steeped in a saga. If you can\u2019t go past an enduring love story, this is definitely a tea to add to your stash. It\u2019s said that Huangshan Maofeng green tea grew out of the love between a beautiful young woman and her scholar beau. The local landowner wanted the girl for himself, and while he took steps to thwart their love when the girl discovered her lover had been murdered, the tears she cried over his grave became the rain, while the grave metamorphosed into a tea tree.\u00a0Now if that\u2019s not enough to soften the heart of any hardened tea critic, nothing will! Do yourself a favor and try a cup of Huangshan Maofeng green tea \u2013 and feel the love!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Junshan Yinzhen (\u541b\u5c71\u94f6\u9488) \u2013 Yellow tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Junshan-Yinzhen.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99735\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Junshan-Yinzhen.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Junshan-Yinzhen-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>On the hunt for a famous Chinese tea? Look no further. Apparently a personal favorite of the late Mao Zedong, Junshan Yinzhen tea is a rare and treasured thing. Although it is identified as a yellow tea, Junshan Yinzhen is sometimes sold as a white tea, making it even more special for collectors and novices alike. Junshan Yinzhen tea grows on Junshan Island (in Hunan Province\u2019s Dongting Lake to be exact). As it happens, this is perfect tea growing territory.\u00a0Yellow tea differs from other teas in its production. Instead of being rolled and shaped, yellow tea buds are sorted by hand, heated, and wrapped in small bundles. In the final step, the tea is dried. Sweet and fruity in flavor, the location where it\u2019s produced, and the laborious production process, means there is only a limited amount of tea produced each year. Time to save up and savor!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 West Lake Longjing\u00a0(\u897f\u6e56\u9f99\u4e95) \u2013 Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lake-West-Longjin.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99738\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lake-West-Longjin.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lake-West-Longjin-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Longjing \u2013 or Dragon Well \u2013 tea grown around Hangzhou, is the most expensive and arguably the best green tea in China. Rich in health giving properties, Longjing tea has been heralded as a salvation for a whole host of ailments: detoxing, eyesight improvement, oral health, cancer prevention, improving heart health, weight loss, protection against ionizing radiation, and more. With a list of benefits like that it\u2019s easy to understand why it was deemed\u00a0<em>gong cha<\/em>, or tribute tea.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Xinyang Maojian (\u4fe1\u9633\u6bdb\u5c16) \u2013 Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Xinyang-Maojian.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99740\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Xinyang-Maojian.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Xinyang-Maojian-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A product of Xinyang in Hubei province, Xinyang Maojian green tea earns its place in the list of China\u2019s best teas for many reasons, not least of which are its distinctive characteristics \u2013 the dark green leaf color and the long, thin leaf shape. There are many things that must be in alignment to produce the perfect Xinyang Maojian tea. Among them is the ideal time at which the tea leaves should be harvested, namely in spring and fall. The very best quality leaves? Well, they\u2019re harvested mid-April. These tea leaves are so rare, they are sold at more than two or three times the price of tea leaves harvested after this time. Hmm, it might be an idea to add this to your list of must-haves when searching for the best Chinese teas.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Dongting Biluochun (\u6d1e\u5ead\u78a7\u87ba\u6625) \u2013 Green tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lake-Dongting-Biluochun.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99743\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lake-Dongting-Biluochun.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lake-Dongting-Biluochun-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Yet another green tea, Dongting Biluochun is translated literally as \u2018green snail spring\u2019 for its resemblance to a tightly wound spiral. Delicate and delicious in flavor, Dongting Biluochun has been appreciated by peasants and princes over the years. It is grown in Suzhou, Jiangsu and is arguably Chinese very best green tea, but we\u2019ll leave that decision to you!<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1\u00a0 Wuyi Mountains Da Hong Pao (\u6b66\u5937\u5c71\u5927\u7ea2\u888d) \u2013 Oolong tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"http:\/\/chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mount-Wuyi-Dahongpao.jpg\" alt=\"Best Chinese tea\" class=\"wp-image-99745\" style=\"width:930px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mount-Wuyi-Dahongpao.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mount-Wuyi-Dahongpao-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The origins of Wuyi Mountains Da Hong Pao oolong tea conjure up the classic image of Chinese tea heritage. Picture a glorious mountain in Fujian province. Add a tale of imperial proportions that resulted in the healing of a Ming dynasty emperor\u2019s mother. Steep it in a rich history of evolving production techniques and you\u2019ll have arrived in \u2018black dragon\u2019 tea territory. Fragrant, dark, and sought after internationally, you may just need to visit a Wuyi plantation while on tour to gain an appreciation of the age-old traditions for planting, picking, and processing this most illustrious of tea leaves. But be prepared to pay. Wuyi Mountains Da Hong Pao tea is the most expensive tea in the world. And that makes it a truly precious brew!<\/p>\n\n<p>Can\u2019t decide which of the best Chinese teas to start with? Relax! A visit to one of the Chinese many quality tea shops is an education process in itself. When you travel with us, we can take you there. Whether it\u2019s a single stop or an all-encompassing Chinese tea tour, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p><em>ChinaTours.com is dedicated to helping western travelers from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and elsewhere enjoy an authentic experience of China, including adventurers on the hunt for the very best Chinese tea. We are passionate Chinese tea drinkers too. In fact, we source the tea we drink from all corners of China \u2013 and would love to take you there. If you\u2019d like to learn how to choose Chinese tea like a local, or even take a totally food-focused tour of China, just let us know. We\u2019re here to share your travel passion. Enquire via our contact form and we\u2019ll respond within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best Chinese tea? Do this countdown with us Wherever you go in China, you\u2019ll hear claims from locals that the best Chinese tea is to be found in their region. 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