Large-Leaf Tea Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is Yunnan a major producer of Large-Leaf Tea?

The favorable growth conditions in Yunnan result in tall and robust tea trees with thick leaves. This environment leads to higher nutritional content in Large-Leaf Tea and makes it resilient for multiple infusions. The unique geographical conditions of Yunnan contribute to the advantages of Large-Leaf Tea.

Yunnan is located in the southwestern border of China, with the Tropic of Cancer passing through its southern region. It belongs to a low-latitude inland area. About 87.21% of the province's land area lies in the altitude range of 1,000 to 3,500 meters, characterized by mountainous highlands. Yunnan's climate is largely subtropical, monsoonal highland with distinct vertical climate zones, small annual temperature fluctuations, and significant daily temperature variations. These factors provide the necessary natural conditions for the growth of Large-Leaf Tea.

 

 

What is “Large-Leaf” Tea?

"Large-Leaf Tea" is exactly what the name implies - tea made from large, broad leaves of tea tress.  Large-leaf tea is by far the exception, with most tea coming from the leaves of tea shrubs.

More specifically, Large-Leaf Tea is a collective term for a variety of tea tree cultivars with unique characteristics that grow and reproduce under special ecological conditions in Yunnan. Depending on the branching characteristics, they can be classified as trees or small trees. Large-Leaf Tea is mainly distributed in the southwestern tea-producing region of China, and Yunnan Province has the largest cultivation area. Therefore, it is also referred to as "Yunnan Large-Leaf Tea."

In Yunnan, Large-Leaf Tea is mainly found in Shuangjiang, Lancang, Menghai, Fengqing, Changning, Yunxian, Baoshan, and Yuanjiang. The major cultivars of Large-Leaf Tea in Yunnan include Menghai Large-Leaf Tea, Mengku Large-Leaf Tea, Shuangjiang Large-Leaf Tea, and Fengqing Large-Leaf Tea. Well-known tea varieties from this category include Pu'er tea and Large-Leaf White Tea.

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