Anji, Zhejiang, China
Wikipedia: Anji_County | Official Government Website: www.anji.gov.cnUpdated: Aug. 11, 2017
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About Anji, Zhejiang, China | Styles of Tea Produced in Anji, Zhejiang, China | Best (Top-Rated) Anji Teas | Examples of Anji, Zhejiang, China
About Anji, Zhejiang, China | Styles of Tea Produced in Anji, Zhejiang, China | Best (Top-Rated) Anji Teas | Examples of Anji, Zhejiang, China
About Anji, Zhejiang, China
A tea plantation in Anji, used to grow leaves for Anji bai cha. Photo © camellia-sinensis.com, used with permiission.
Anji(安吉) is a county in Zhejiang province, China. Anji produces some important varieties of green tea and white tea.Anji baicha is one such variety of green tea, made from a special cultivar of the tea plant that originated in Anji county. This variety of tea is unusually high in L-theanine. Less commonly, the same cultivar is also used to produce black tea.
Anji is also known as a destination for ecotourism. The region stands out in China as a leader in sustainable and ecologically-friendly agriculture and business practices. In addition to tea, the region produces a lot of bamboo, vegetables, and flowers.
Styles of Tea Produced in Anji, Zhejiang, China
This is a selection, not an exhaustive listing, of the styles of tea most commonly produced in Anji, Zhejiang, China.
Best Anji Teas
The notion of the "best" Anji teas is subjective, because different people have different tastes. We present the most often-rated and highest-rated teas produced in Anji, Zhejiang, China, and allow you to draw your own conclusions.