Hunan Junshan
China
Altitud
50-200m
Clima
Humid subtropical with lake fog and mild winters
Suelo
Fertile alluvial and sandy loam from Dongting Lake
Cosecha
March-April
Acerca de
Junshan Island in Dongting Lake, Hunan Province, is the exclusive origin of Junshan Yinzhen, China's most famous yellow tea and one of the Ten Famous Teas. The tiny island's unique microclimate — constant lake fog, high humidity, and nutrient-rich alluvial soil — creates optimal conditions for the delicate buds used in production. Junshan Yinzhen undergoes the rare 'men huang' sealed-yellowing process that transforms grassy green tea character into a mellow, sweet cup with apricot-like notes. True Junshan Yinzhen is extremely limited in production, making it one of China's rarest and most valuable teas.
Variedades notables
Junshan Yinzhen (Silver Needle Yellow Tea)