At the mystical 30 degrees north latitude, where the majestic Yangtze River flows through Hubei, an invisible line of wonder meets a powerful river, creating a landscape that offers one of nature’s greatest gifts –premium Hubei tea.
This green leaf is a gateway to understanding China’s 5000-year civilization. It captures the soul of Chinese culture, embodies the spirit of ancient oriental life, and carries the many traditions and stories of ordinary people.
Legend has it that 4,700 years ago, Shennong, a Chinese ancestor who lived in Hubei, first discovered tea among the herbs he tried. From then on, tea in China transformed from a humble herbal drink into a symbol of cultural identity.
Hubei is a treasure trove of teas, from bold dark teas to refreshing black teas and delicate green teas, all with poetic names – Yunwu (cloud and mist), Gaoxiang (rich aroma), Yulu (jade dew), and Maojian (fuzzy sprout). These teas come in various forms, from loose leaves to compact bricks, but all offer a sublime taste rooted in nature.
Tea bridges the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, as well as the lives of everyday people. Buddhist Zen, Taoist spirit and literati gathering all find common expression in tea culture. Over thousands of years, it has become not only a drink of the mass but also a pursuit of the noble. A single cup of tea encapsulates life’s journey—initial bitterness followed by lingering sweetness, much like the human experience.
Tea also paved a road, a journey spanning ten thousand miles across Asia and Europe, across rivers and seas, plateaus and deserts, spreading the fragrance of tea from East to West. Over centuries, people have travelled thousands of miles along the Tea Road.
The Classic of Teadepicts so vividly the body and soul of tea. Generations have been captivated by the essence of tea, enchanted by its aroma for centuries past and those yet to come.
It is Hubei – a land of deep ingenuity and rich traditions – that carries all the above.
In this new era, let the fragrance of tea – cultivated over 5,000 years – enhance the happiness and beauty of our lives today. Together, let us share the timeless aroma of Hubei tea, a fragrance that transcends time and space, connecting hearts and souls around the world.