Shaoguan Tea Varieties — From Ancient Trees to National Cultivars

Shaoguan is home to a rich diversity of tea varieties, including two nationally recognized cultivars: Renhua Baimao Tea and Lechang Baimao Tea. The region also preserves over 65,000 ancient tea trees (the largest population in Guangdong), some more than 800 years old. These varieties are processed into all six tea categories – green, black, white, oolong, yellow, and dark tea.

Variety	Best for	Characteristics	Protection
Renhua Baimao Tea (Danxia No.1 & 2)	Green, black, white	Silvery downy buds, orchid aroma	National GI
Lechang Baimao Tea (GS13015-1985)	Black, green, white, yellow	Plump buds, mellow taste	National cultivar
Luokeng Ancient Tree Tea	Black tea	Almond aroma, 800+ years old	Wild ancient grove
Yaoshan Tea	Green, black, white	High amino acids, low caffeine	Local landrace

• 🌳 Total ancient trees (>100 years): 65,000 (Guangdong’s largest)
• 📍 Luokeng Town: 40,000+ ancient trees, oldest over 800 years
• 🍃 Full tea category production: All six types produced in Shaoguan

Explore the genetic treasure trove of Shaoguan’s tea gardens – where history meets biodiversity.