Green Teas

Tianmu Qingding (Tianmu Green Summit) Teas

The two main peaks of Mt. Tianmu (Eyes looking Heavenward), East and West Tianmu, are each topped by a pool that never dries up, hence the name. They are located directly west of Hangzhou near the western edges of Zhejiang province. The mountain is famous for its natural resources and scenery of waterfalls and streams. The warm, moist climate that enables it to be the home of numerous rare animals and birds and many kinds of plants also makes the area a good tea producer. Its tea occupies a very important place in china's tea production. With bamboo shoots and walnuts, tea is prized as one of the "three treasures of Tianmu."

The tea bushes grow in the valleys, where it is misty three-fourths of the year. Tianmu Qingding tea is mainly from the cloud and mist belt, between 1600 and 4000 feet. The summit is too windy to grow tea. The processed leaves are tight, dark green strips with visible hair and many leaf-bud sets.

Qingding tea is also used for scenting as Jasmine and Yulan (Magnolia) tea.

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