Xiling Gorge

Basic Introduction to Dengcun Green TeaThe Dengcun Township of Yichang County, Hubei Province is located on the north bank of the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River, only 23 kilometers away from the site of the world-renowned Three Gorges Dam. The Dengcun tea grows on the slopes at an altitude of 800-1200 meters in this mountainous area and is a famous tea-producing region in Hubei Province. Due to its high altitude and large temperature difference between day and night, coupled with the hydro-meteorological effects of the Yangtze River and its water system, the mountains are often shrouded in mist and clouds, with abundant rainfall and fertile soil. This provides a unique and advantageous ecological environment for growing high-quality tea. Therefore, the quality of Dengcun tea is very excellent. According to tests conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture's Tea Quality Testing Center, the amino acid content in Dengcun tea reaches 5.76%, and the ratio of polyphenols to amino acids is appropriate, making it an ideal base for producing premium tea. Yichang Dengcun is one of China's oldest tea-growing regions. In his seminal work "The Classic of Tea," the "Tea Sage" Lu Yu of the Tang Dynasty compared tea qualities across the…