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About this publication China is the land where tea began. And now it is grown in even more provinces and autonomous regions. Each of these plays its part in how the tea tastes and smells. Partly, it’s terroir, partly it’s the processing. Plus many popular teas from particular areas, such as Dragonwell (Longjing, Lung Ching), are now “imitated” in other tea producing areas. It seems a good idea, therefore, to find out a bit about each province. And while this document is meant to be brief, we have done our best to include the essentials.

People are also very important in tea, from the pluckers in the field to the experts at the tea factories who devote their lives to processing those leaves. We dedicate this publication to them, too.

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Anhui (Anwei) Province

Hunan Province

Fujian (Fuding, Fukien, Foken, Fouken, Hokkien) Province

Jiangxi Province

Guangdong Province

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Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Guizhou Province Henan Province Hubei Province

Jiangsu (Kiangsu) Province

Shandong Province Szechuan (Sichuan) Province Yunnan Province Zhejiang (Chingkiang) Province Some Teas by Province

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Anhui (Anwei) Province Anhui is known as a “big agricultural province,” a very poor area. Much of the province is flat and heavily populated, but the Dabie Mountains and many hills are in the southwest. The Yangtze River flows between two mountainous regions. The highest peak is Lotus Peak (1873 m), part of Huangshan. The province is home to the famous Huangshan mountain range, a key tea growing region. Qimen county is part of this and has growing conditions considered ideal for black tea, including a temperate climate, plenty of rainfall, and low-lying clouds. Tea is also grown in the central region north of the Yangtze River. Anhui province supplies a large quantity of green tea as well as one of the finest black teas (Keemun) and a special tea called Ichang that is made from small leaves and has a delicate, smoky, and slightly metallic flavor.

Anhui Quick Facts  a province in East China region  borders Jiangsu (east), Zhejiang (southeast), Jiangxi (south), Hubei (southwest), Henan (northwest), Shandong (north)  name is from the names of two southern cities – Huizhou (now Huangshan City) and Anqing  province formed in 17th century  ethnicity is mainly Han, with Hui and She as 2 largest minorities  languages and dialects: Jianghuai Mandarin, Gan, Wu, Huizhou

Anhui cuisine is known for its use of wild game and herbs, both land and sea, and comparatively simple preparation methods.

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Fujian (Fuding, Fukien, Foken, Fouken, Hokkien) Province During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Fujian was the heart of China’s tea production. Today, tea is still one of the mainstays of their economy, and they have several kinds of tea known outside of China: lapsang souchong, white tea, black tea, and green tea. The coastal mountains provide a perfect environment for growing tea. Green tea is picked in spring and summer seasons. According to historical documents, tea has been produced in the Fujian area for more than 1,600 years. The Wuyi mountain region is especially known to tea connoisseurs. The province is said to grow 336 varieties of tea plants, the most in all of China. Since the late 1970s, the economy of Fujian along the coast has greatly benefited from its proximity to Taiwan (separated by the 180 kilometres-wide Taiwan Strait). The development has been accompanied by people migrating from areas in the north and west, with high-rise buildings springing up everywhere. The province is said to be “Eight parts mountain, one part water, and one part farmland.” The Wuyi Mountains form the border between Fujian and Jiangxi. The highest peak in those mountains is Huanggang, at an elevation of 2157 meters.

Fujian Quick Facts  a province on the southeast coast of China  borders Zhejiang (north), Jiangxi (west), and Guangdong (south)  name is from the combination of Fuzhou and Jianzhou (a former name for Jian'ou) two cities in Fujian, during the Tang dynasty  ethnicity is mainly Han, with Hui and She as 2 largest minorities  one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse provinces  languages and dialects: Min, Hakka, Gan  subtropical climate, mild winters, threatened by typhoons from the Pacific, average rainfall is 1,400-2,000 millimeters (55–79 in) annually

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Guangdong Province – need info Guangdong was formerly called (in English) Canton or Kwangtung and is the home of Cantonese cuisine. It is the most economically prosperous and populated province (as of January 2005). The economy is roughly the same size as the Netherlands. This rapid economic growth was aided in part by close trading links with near by Hong Kong and by China adopting an open door policy that made the ocean ports relevant again. For tea production, Guangdong is slightly less well-known than most other provinces, but not only is tea produced there, a number of important varieties of tea originate there. Many of the best (Dancong oolongs) are from the Phoenix Mountains (feng huang shan, 凤凰山). In fact, they rank third after the oologs of the Wuyi Mountains and the Anxi County oolongs from Fujian Province. In 1952, a small section of Guangdong's 4,300 km (2,700 mi) of coastline was given to Guangxi for access to the sea. This was reversed in 1955 and restored in 1965. The Nan Mountains (Nan Ling) form the north border, with Shikengkong as its highest peak (1,902 meters elevation).

Guangdong Quick Facts  a province on the southern coast of China  borders Fujian (northeast), Jiangxi (north), Hunan (north), Guangxi (west), Hong Kong (south), Macau (south), Hainan (offshore across from Leizhou Peninsula)  name means “expanse east”  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Cantonese, Hakka, Teochew, Leizhou Min, Tuhua, Mandarin, Zhuang  climate is very humid year-round, ranges from subtropical at higher elevations to almost tropical near the ocean, heavy rainfall in Summer, much less but consistent rainfall in Winter

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Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Guangxi is an zutonomous region in a mountainous area in the far south of China. “Guang” (current name meaning “expanse”) has been associated with the region since 226 CE. In 1952, a small section of Guangdong's coastline was given to Guangxi, for access to the sea, was reversed in 1955, and restored in 1965. Major mountains:      

Nanling Mountains – form the northeast border Yuecheng Mountains – branch from Nanling Mountains (Kitten Mountain is the highest point at 2,141 metres) Haiyang Mountains – branch from Nanling Mountains Duyao and Fenghuang Mountains – in the north Da Yao and Da Ming Mountains – near the center of the region Yunkai Mountains – on the southeastern border

Guangxi Quick Facts  an autonomous region (since 1958) in south central China  borders Yunnan (west), Guizhou (north), Hunan (northeast), Guangdong (east, southeast), Vietnam (southwest), Gulf of Tonkin (south)  name means “expanse west”  climate is subtropical; long, hot Summers  ethnicity is mainly Han and Zhuang  languages and dialects: Southwestern Mandarin, Cantonese, Pinghua, Zhuang

The area has spectacular landscapes, charming natural scenery and diverse ethnic customs, making is a tourist attraction. Forests cover nearly one-fourth of the province. Tall, coarse grasses cover some hillsides and are used for fuel or grazing by young water buffalo. Summer goes from April to October, with high heat and humidity. Winters are mild, with rare snow. Monsoon winds, bringing rains, blow south to southwest April to September. Agriculture thrives throughout the year. Ethnic groups in that area account for more than one third of local total population.

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Guizhou Province Guizhou Province is important for the production of green teas which are grown across the province. The tea trees have warm humid weather and an alkali soil. Only in recent years have teas grown and processed there been available outside of China since they were usually consumed by locals. A mountainous province, mainly in the western portion which also forms part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, it is about a 10th covered by natural forest. There are also over 3,860 plant species (in addition to tea trees) growing wild, including the five famous herbs of Chinese medicine:     

Bark of the elmlike Eucommia ulmoides Fruit of Evodia rutaecarpa (Evodia fruit) Roots of Astragalus membranaceus (milk vetch) Roots of Coptis chinensis (Chinese goldthread) Tubers of Gastrodia elata

Scenic spots like Huangguoshu Falls, the largest waterfall in China, and various caves attract visitors to the area. Don’t forget to sample some of the wonderful teas available at a local teahouse or tea shop.

Guizhou Quick Facts  a province in southwestern China  borders Szechuan Province and Chongqing Municipality (north), Yunnan Province (west), Guangxi Province (south0, Hunan Province (east)  formally became a province in 1413  relatively poor and economically undeveloped  rich in natural, cultural, environmental resources  average elevation is 1,100 meters  cuisine is spicy but distinct from Szechuan and Hunan cuisine  ethnicity is mainly Han, with Miao, Buyei, Dong, and Tujia as the largest minorities  languages and dialects: Southwestern Mandarin  subtropical humid climate, few seasonal changes, annual average temperature is 10-20° C

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Henan Province Henan is the 5th largest provincial economy of China. It is also known as Zhongyuan or Zhongzhou (“central plains,” “midland”) and has over 3,000 years of recorded history, making it the birthplace of Chinese civilization and culture. They have had prosperity and downturns, mostly following invasions from neighboring areas. Yellow River flooding has also been a factor but less now. Taihang Mountains are on the northwestern border. Xionger and Funiu Mountains on the west form a network of mountain ranges and plateaus. Dabie Mountains in the far south divide Hubei from Henan. Henan cuisine includes traditions such as the Luoyang Shuixi (Luoyang “Water Table,” consisting entirely of various soups, etc.), Xinyang Duncai (Xinyang brewed vegetables), and the traditional cuisine of Kaifeng. Xinyang in the southern part of the province has a mild climate and good conditions for growing tea trees. They are at high altitudes, with surrounding mountains keeping the area high in humidity (clouds and rainfall). Days are usually warmer and evenings cooler. This also makes the soil healthy and fertile, producing high quality green tea.

Anhui Quick Facts  a province in the central part of China  borders Shaanxi (west), Shanxi (northwest), Hebei (northeast), Shandong (northeast), Anhui (southeast), and Hubei (south)  name means “south of the river”  approximately 1/4th of the province is north of the Yellow River (“Huang He”)  considered to be one of the less developed areas in China  hot, humid summers due to East Asian monsoon, and cool to cold, windy, dry winters  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Zhongyuan Mandarin, Jin

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Hubei Province Hubei, birthplace of Yu Lu, author of The Classic of Tea, boasts a number of great teas. The teas of Hubei often get less attention than better known teas but certainly deserve your notice. Most are from Enshi mountains, with thick forests and soils high in selenium, both making the teas from this area quite special.

Hubei Quick Facts  a province in east-central China  borders Henan (north), Anhui (east), Jiangxi (southeast), Hunan (south), Chongqing (west), Shaanxi (northwest)  name means “North of the Lake” since it is north of Lake Dongting  a subtropical climate with distinct seasons  average temperatures of 1-6 °C in Winter and of 24-30°C in Summer  ethnicity is mainly Han, with Tujia as the largest minority  languages and dialects: Southwestern Mandarin, Jianghuai Mandarin, Gan

Enshi Selenium Enriched Tea (both in black tea and green tea versions) is said to be full of health benefits. A number of companies in the region seek trademarks on the names of several health-related teas. Additional teas include Enshi Yu Lu (their version of Gyokuro, also known as Jade Dew), Wujiatai Tribute Tea, Hefeng Tea, and Mapo Tea. Geographic Identification status is being sought for Hubei teas based on a long history of tea production, unique processing methods, role in culture, and terrior. Location of Hubei Province

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Hunan Province Hunan is an important center of tea cultivation with a 2,000year history; they are 2nd largest producers of the provinces in China with compressed teas being prevalent. Due to its position on the Yangzi River, Hunan was an important center of communications, scholarly activity, and Confucian thought. It was also on the Imperial Highway constructed between northern and southern China. The land produced grain in the 1700s so abundantly that it fed many parts of China with its surpluses. Hunan's climate is subtropical, with short, cool, damp winters, very hot and humid summers, and plenty of rainfall. Mountains and hills cover more than 80% of the province, including Wuling Mountains (northwest), Xuefeng Mountains (west), Nanling Mountains (south), and Luoxiao Mountains (east).

Hunan Quick Facts  a province in south central China  borders Hubei (north), Jiangxi (east), Guangdong (southeast), Guangxi (southwest), Guizhou (west), Chongqing (northwest)  name means “South of the Lake” since it is south of Lake Dongting  ethnicity is mainly Han with Tujia and Miao as the 2 largest minorities  languages and dialects: Xiang, Gan, Southwestern-Mandarin, Xiangnan-Tuhua, Waxiang, Hakka. Non-Chinese languages: Qo-Xiong (Miao), Tujia, Mien (Yao), Dong

Hunan cuisine is one of the Eight Great Traditions of Chinese cuisine. The focus is on a hot spicy flavour, fresh aroma, and deep color. Dishes are braised, fried, roasted (in pots), smoked, and stewed. The high agricultural output of the region makes possible a wide variety of ingredients in these dishes. Many are known to Westerners, and most Chinese restaurants in U.S. the serve versions of them. All are complemented by the teas from this area.

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Jiangsu (Kiangsu) Province Jiangsu is very flat and low-lying, being 68% plains at not more than 50 meters (160 ft) above sea level. There is over 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of Yellow Sea coastline and many cities of historical and cultural interest such as Nanjing, Suzhou, and Wuxi. It is widely regarded as China's most developed province. The income disparity, however, is wide between the north and south parts of the province. The climate of Jiangsu ranges from humid subtropical to humid continental. Seasonal changes are clear. Rainfall is frequent between Spring and Summer, typhoons with rainstorms occur in late Summer and early Autumn.

Jiangsu Quick Facts  a province in eastern China  borders Shandong (north), Anhui (west), Zhejiang (south), Shanghai (south)  name is from Jiang, short for the city of Jiangning (now Nanjing), and su, for the city of Suzhou  province formed in 17th century  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Jianghuai Mandarin, Wu, Zhongyuan Mandarin

An extensive irrigation system supports its agriculture (grain crops like rice, wheat, maize, and sorghum). Tea is an important crop, too, and they raise a number of things that are often blended with tea: peppermint, spearmint, medicinal herbs, apples, pears, peaches, loquats, ginkgo. Jiangsu cuisine is one of the eight great traditions of the cuisine of China. The city of Suzhou is also known for silk, Chinese embroidery, and jasmine tea. Nearby Yixing is noted for its teaware while Yangzhou is known for its lacquerware and jadeware.

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Jiangxi Province Jiangxi land area is 54% mountainous, providing conditions perfect for producing high-quality teas and lining three sides of the province:   

West: the Mufu Mountains, Jiuling Mountains, and Luoxiao Mountains East: Huaiyu Mountains and Wuyi Mountains South: the Jiulian Mountains (九连山) and Dayu Mountains

Jiangxi is centered on the Gan River valley, which historically provided the main north-south transport route of south China. The Gan River flows through the entire length of the province. It is one of the few easily traveled routes through mountainous and rugged terrain, providing an open corridor for trade and communication between the North China Plain and the Yangtze River valley in the north and the territory of modern Guangdong province in the south. This made Jiangxi strategically important throughout much of China's history. Tea is an important product in 90 out the 99 counties there, but in the late 1990s production and export issues have dropped down their success a bit. Green teas are still 80% of their total output, with black teas, compressed teas, and scented teas making up the remaining portion.

Jiangxi Quick Facts  a province in southeastern China  part of the Chinese green tea “golden triangle”  borders Anhui (north), Zhejiang (northeast), Fujian (east), Guangdong (south), Hunan (west), Hubei (northwest)  humid subtropical climate, with short, cool, damp Winters, and very hot, humid Summers; heavy rains in late Spring and Summer  name is from the circuit administrated under the Tang dynasty in 733, Jiangnanxidao (江南西道, Circuit of Western Jiangnan; Gan: Kongnomsitau)  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Gan, Hakka, Huizhou, Wu, Jianghuai Mandarin

Nanchang is the capital of the province. It is also densely populated and one of the largest metropolises in China as well as the hub of Jiangxi civilization throughout its history. Jiangxi cuisine is rich and distinctive with some of the strongest flavors in China, using chili peppers and pickled and fermented products. They are also said to be producers of the best porcelain in China. Location of Jiangxi Province Mount Huanggang (黄岗山) in the Wuyi Mountains is the highest point – 2,157 meters (7,077 ft).

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Shaanxi Province Shaanxi has been regarded as one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. For more than a millennium, the province had served as the capital of several feudal dynasties (Zhou to Tang Dynasties). The province is part of a tea growing region called “Jiangbei,” which also includes the provinces of Shandong, Anhui, Henan, Gansu, and the northern part of Jiangsu. It is north of the Yangtze River and is China's most northern tea-producing area. The average temperature is relatively low (15-16°C) and rainfall can be uneven.Green tea is the principal variety turned out here. Xi'an, the capital and principal city, is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road that leads to Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, and Africa. This important trade route expanded westward during the Han Dynasty for exploration and military purposes. Today, the road is about 1,600 miles long, running between Xi’an and to ancient Parthia.

Shaanxi Quick Facts  a province in northwest China  borders Shanxi (east/northeast), Henan (east), Hubei (southeast), Chongqing (south), Sichuan (southwest), Gansu (west), Ningxia (northwest), Inner Mongolia (north)  name means “Land west of Shan,” referring to a mountain pass formerly called “Shan” but now called Sanmenxia  climate varies from cold arid, cold semiarid, semi-arid, to humid subtropical  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Zhongyuan Mandarin, Southwestern Mandarin, Jin

Shaanxi cuisine can be spicy but is diluted by adding soy sauce. Various meats are used such as duck,lamb, chicken, or beef, plus lots of vegetarian dishes where the meat is excluded in favor of more spices for a hotter cuisine dish.

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Shandong Province – need info Shandong is a major agricultural region, even though it is farther north and colder than most of China’s tea-growing provinces – it is also primarily flat. Tea is grown primarily in the five peaks mountain (Wufeng Shan) area and near the cities of Jimo and Qingdong. The center of the province is more mountainous, with Mount Tai as the most prominent. The east is the hilly Shandong Peninsula extending into the sea. The highest peak is Jade Emperor Peak at 1,545 meters (5,069 ft). Shandong was as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese Buddhism, and Confucianism. Mount Tai is the most revered mountain of Taoism and has one of the longest histories as a site of continuous religious worship. Buddhist temples in the mountains south of Jinan were once among the foremost Buddhist sites in China. Qufu city is the birthplace of Confucius and is the center of Confucianism. Tea has played a big role here, too, as did the Germans who leased Qingdao (a city in the eastern part of the province) in 1897 and the Britains who leased Weihai (also a city in the eastern part of the province) in 1898. Germany had a substantial influence on the rest of the province until World War I.

Shandong Quick Facts  a province on the east coast of China  borders the Bohai Sea (north), Hebei (northwest), Henan (west), Jiangsu (south), Yellow Sea (southeast); shares a very short border with Anhui  name means “east of the mountains”  climate is temperate  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Jiaoliao Mandarin, Jilu Mandarin, Zhongyuan Mandarin

Shandong cuisine is one of the eight great traditions of Chinese cuisine and has three main categories:   

Confucius's Mansion cuisine (elaborate and originally intended for imperial and other important feasts) peninsula Jiaodong (seafood-centered cuisine) inland Shandong cuisine (e.g. Jinan cuisine)

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Szechuan (Sichuan) Province Sichuan is known as the “Province of Abundance” and is a major agricultural center in the country, so of course growing tea is part of that. The province is in the southwest area of tea growing, which includes Yunnan, Guizhou, and part of Tibet; the area is said to be where the tea plant originated. They produce green, black, post-fermented, and compressed teas. Many of the tea plants are wild-growing, that is, totally uncultivated except for the effects of harvesting leaves. They also have extensive cultivated gardens. The Daxue Mountain range boasts the highest point of the province – Gongga Shan at 7,556 meters elevation. The Longmen Shan Fault runs under some northeastern mountains and has resulted in earthquakes over the years, most recently in 2008. Along with a lot of natural beauty, there are Giant Pandas. Szechaun cuisine is very spicy, hot, fresh, fragrant, diverse, and fairly well-known to Westerners. It is considered one of the Four Great Traditions of Chinese cuisine. Kung Pao chicken is one of the best known dishes.

Szechuan (Sichuan) Quick Facts  a province in southwest China  borders Qinghai (northwest), Gansu (north), Shaanxi (northeast), Chongqing (east), Guizhou (southeast), Yunnan (south), Tibet (west)  name is from two phrases (“Four circuits of rivers” and “Four circuits of rivers and gorges”)  climate is variable with monsoon rains in Summer in parts and cooler weather in others  ethnicity is mainly Han, with Yi and Tibetan with the 2 largest minorities  languages and dialects: Southwestern Mandarin (Sichuanese Mandarin), Khams Tibetan

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Yunnan Province – need info Yunnan, largely mountainous, is knownas the origin of a number of rich and diverse styles of tea. The area is best known for Pu-erh tea, named after the tea trading town of Pu-erh (Puer), a unique style that originated in the region and is still produced there (in fact, they won a geographical status awhile back). They also produce black teas like Yunnan red (dian hong), developed in the 20th century, and green teas with unique qualities. The tea plants have been grown to tree form, some hundreds of years old. The leaves are picked by people who climb these trees. Yunnan cuisine, also called Dian cuisine, combines the styles of the Han and various ethnic minorities, resulting in a wide variety of styles and dishes. Many of these are very spicy and feature mushrooms, flowers, ferns, algae, and even insects. Local cheeses (Rubing, Rushan, etc.) made by the Bai people are prominent, and yogurt is important, possibly a Mongolian influence during the Yuan Dynasty. The province boasts beautiful and spectacular natural scenery with the changing topographies. Some features are Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Meili Snow Mountain, and the Stone Forest.

Yunnan Quick Facts  a province in southwestern China  borders Guangxi (east), Guizhou (east), Sichuan (north), Vietnam (southeast), Laos (south), Burma (west), Tibet (northwest).  name means “the place south of the colorful clouds” or “the place south of Yunling (cloudy ridge) Mountain”  climate is mild, strongly seasonal rainfall, very wet Summers and very dry Winters; warmest parts closer to a tropical wet-dry climate, slightly cooler Winters; cooler areas subtropical with cool, dry Winters.  ethnicity is mainly Han, with Yi, Bai, Hani, Zhuang, Dai, Miao, and Hui being the largest minorities  languages and dialects: Southwestern Mandarin

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Zhejiang (Chingkiang) Province Zhejiang is known as the “Land of Fish and Rice.” Rice and wheat are the main crops, but the province also leads in tea production. Longjing tea (Dragonwell tea) originated in Hangzhou and is possibly the most prestigious Chinese tea. A fabulous version of Longjing comes from the West Lake area near Hangzhou. The province is about 70% hills, with the highest altitudes being to the south and west. The highest peak is Huangmaojian Peak (1,929 meters or 6,329 feet). Other prominent mountains are Mounts Yandang, Tianmu, Tiantai, and Mogan, at altitudes of 700 to 1,500 meters (2,300 to 4,900 ft). Some more of the finest teas come from tea trees on these mountains.

Zhejiang (Chingkiang) Quick Facts  a province in eastern coastal China  borders Jiangsu (north), Anhui (northwest), Jiangxi (west), Fujian (south)  name is from the Zhe River (now called the Qiantang River)  climate is sub-tropical monsoonal, warm, humid, rainy  ethnicity is mainly Han  languages and dialects: Wu, Huizhou, Jianghuai Mandarin, Min Nan (in Cangnan and Pingyang County)

Zhejiang has a humid subtropical climate and four distinct seasons:    

Spring – starts in March, rainy with changeable weather. Summer – June to September, long, hot, rainy, and humid. Autumn – generally dry, warm and sunny. Winters – short but cold except in the far south.

There is plenty of rainfall in early Summer, and by late Summer Zhejiang is directly threatened by typhoons in the Pacific.

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Gunpowder, Huangshan Maofeng, Liu An Gua Pian, Taiping Houkui, Longjing Black – Keemun varieties, Flavored versions Oolongs – Dong Ding, Sparrow Tongue, Oriental Beauty, Bao Zhong Yellow – Huoshan Huangya Display – blooming teas Green – Baimao Hou Black – Lapsang Souchong, Jin Jun Mei Oolongs – Bai Jiguan, Ban Tian Yao, Bohea, Bu Zhi Chun, Dahong Pao, Fo Shou, Huang Guanyin, Huang Meigui, Huangjin Gui, Jin Fo, Jin Suo Chi, Pouchong, Qilan, Rougui, Ruanzhi, Shui Hsien, Shui Jin Gui, Si Da Ming Cong, Tieguanyin, Tieluohan White – Bai Mudan (Pai Mu Tan), Shoumei, Baihao Yinzhen Green – Gunpowder, Jasmine Pearls Black – Guangdong He, Lychee, Ying De Jin Mo Hou, Yingdehong Oolongs – Dancong, Baiye Green – Jasmine-scented, Lin Yun Downy, Mao Jian Black – Black Snail, Golden Dragon, Black Spiral White – Snow Peony Green – Duyun Maojian, Guiding Yunwu, Meijiang Cuipian Green – Maojian Green – Jade Cloud (Green Jade), Gunpowder, Jasmine, Mao Feng Black – Keemun-style Oolongs – Dancong varieties, etc. Green – Jasmine, Longevity Green Needles, Mao Jian, Moon Swirl White Tip, Sencha, White Eagle Long Life, White Monkey Black – Black Snail, Monkey Picked Golden, Black Spiral, etc. Oolongs, Yellow (Junshan Yinzhen), White Teas Green – Biluochun (Pi Lo Chun), San Xia Cloud Mist, Mu Yu You Lan, Jade Spring, Dafang Green – Yun Wu, Yun Cui, Yun Ju, Jasmine, Lu Mei, Gunpowder, Tribute Tea, Chun Mee (Chun Mei, Precious Eyebrow), Mao Feng Black – Keemun-style, Congou-style White – Bai Mu Dan (Pai Mu Tan) Green – Fu Xi, Zi Yang Cui Feng, Zi Yang Mao Jian, Wu Zi Xian Hao Green – Laoshan Green, Laoshan Genmaicha, Laoshan Dragonwell-style Green Tea, 5 Peaks Mountain Green Tea, Golden Han Black – Laoshan Black Green – Jasmine-scented, Mengding Ganlu, etc. Black – Zao Bei Jian, Jin Hou (Golden Monkey) Yellow Tea – Huangya Black – Yunnan Gold, Yunnan Red, Dianhong Pu-erh – Raw (uncooked, sheng), Ripe (cooked, shu) White – Moonlight White, Baihao Yinzhen Green – Anji Baicha, Gunpowder, L ongjing, Jasmine Pearls, Mao Feng, Sencha, Zi Sun Cha (Purple Bamboo Shoot), etc. Black Teas, White Teas

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Our Goals 1.

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