China's Famous Teas (中国名茶) or The Ten Great Chinese Teas (中国十大名茶) is a list of the ten most famous Chinese Teas. Contrary to popular belief, there is no steadfast list. The list varies considerably depending on the area where it is compiled and the current trend of tea consumption. Puer, for example is a fairly new addition to the list. Until five years ago, Puer Tea was barely known and had no real following in China.[1] Different sources cite different teas, but the following chart compiles twenty different such lists and ranks the teas upon reccurance.
| Tea Name | Tea Name (Pronunciation) | Occurrence out of 20 | Translated Name | Origin | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西湖龙井 | Xi Hu Long Jing | 20/20 | Dragon Well | Hangzhou (Zhejiang) | Green tea |
| 洞庭碧螺春 | Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun | 20/20 | Green Snail Spring | Suzhou (Jiangsu) | Green tea |
| 安溪铁观音 | An Xi Tie Guan Yin | 18/20 | Iron Goddess | Anxi (Fujian) | Oolong tea |
| 黄山毛峰 | Huang Shan Mao Feng | 17/20 | Fur Peak | Huangshan (Anhui) | Green tea |
| 君山银针 | Jun Shan Yin Zhen | 14/20 | Silver Needle | Yueyang (Hunan) | Yellow tea |
| 祁门红茶 | Qi Men Hong Cha | 12/20 | Qi Men Red Tea | Qimen (Anhui) | Black tea |
| 武夷岩茶 | Wu Yi Yan Cha | 11/20 | Big Red Robe | Wuyi (Fujian) | Oolong tea |
| 六安瓜片 | Liu An Gua Pian | 11/20 | Melon Seed | Jinzhai (Anhui) | Green tea |
| 白毫银针 | Bai Hao Yin Jan | 10/20 | White Fur Silver Needle | White tea | |
| 云南普洱 | Pu'er tea | 10/20 | Puerh tea | Simao (Yunnan) | Post-fermented tea |
See also
- Si Da Ming Cong for a list of the 4 famous Wuyi Oolong teas.
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