Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea
Time-Honored BrandHuading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea · Zhejiang · Founded
Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea, from Huading Peak of Tiantai Mountain in Zhejiang, is renowned for its high-altitude cloud-mist tea, carrying a thousand years of Buddhist and Taoist tea culture.
Brand Story
Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea is produced at Huading Peak, the main peak of Tiantai Mountain in Zhejiang, at an altitude of 1,098 meters, where clouds and mist envelop the mountain year-round, hence its name. Its history dates back to the late Eastern Han Dynasty when Taoist Ge Xuan planted tea on Huading Mountain, pioneering tea cultivation in the Jiangnan region. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, Buddhism and Taoism flourished on Tiantai Mountain, and tea culture thrived alongside. In 598 AD (18th year of Kaihuang, Sui Dynasty), Master Zhizhe founded the Tiantai School of Buddhism, advocating the unity of tea and Zen, making Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea a treasured offering to Buddha and a treat for guests. In the Tang Dynasty, Lu Yu, the Sage of Tea, mentioned the eastern Zhejiang tea region in his 'Classic of Tea', including Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea. In the Song Dynasty, tea culture on Tiantai Mountain reached its peak, and Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea was presented as tribute to the imperial court. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the production techniques matured, forming a unique high-altitude cloud-mist tea style. In modern times, despite wars, the craft has been passed down among the people. Today, Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea, with its elegant and lingering aroma and fresh, mellow taste, stands as a living fossil of Chinese tea culture, embodying the Eastern wisdom of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
“Deep in the clouds and mist, tea fragrance lingers for a thousand years.”
Signature Products
Picked before Qingming with one bud and one leaf, tightly rolled with fine shape, showing white down, with a high and lasting aroma. (500-1000 RMB/500g)
Picked before Guyu, with plump buds and leaves, fresh and brisk taste, resistant to multiple infusions, great value. (200-500 RMB/500g)
Hand-stirred in a traditional iron wok over a wood fire, blending smoky and tea aromas, with a rich and mellow taste. (300-800 RMB/500g)
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Located in: Zhejiang（浙江）
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Cultural Note
The production techniques of Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea include withering, fixing, rolling, and drying, with hand-stirring in a wok being particularly distinctive, requiring precise heat control and skillful hand movements. Its cultural essence integrates Taoist health practices, Buddhist meditation, and Confucian rituals, reflecting the philosophy of 'tea and Zen as one'. Tea gardens are mostly located on slopes above 800 meters, where year-round cloud mist and fertile soil enrich the tea leaves, creating a unique 'high-mountain charm'.
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What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea founded?
Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea was founded in null, originating in Zhejiang, Zhejiang, primarily in the Other field.
What is the signature product of Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea?
Its signature product is Huading Mountain Cloud Mist Tea (Pre-Qingming Premium). See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
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