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Wuyi Mountains, China
Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
- Rocky mountain tea gardens
- Humid subtropical climate
- Oolong tea heritage
- Protected scenic landscape
Known for
The Wuyi Mountains are renowned for rock oolong teas, dramatic sandstone cliffs, historic tea craftsmanship and a distinctive mountain terroir.
Terroir
The Wuyi range in northern Fujian has humid subtropical weather, rocky valleys and strong variation in slope and exposure. Tea gardens are interwoven with cliffs, streams and forested areas.
Cultivation
Traditional Wuyi tea production may involve selective plucking, withering, partial oxidation, rolling and roasting. Authentic regional naming and precise origin are commercially significant and require reliable documentation.