Taiping houkui tea is a green tea produced in Huangshan District (formerly Taiping County), Huangshan City of Anhui Province. It is mainly made from the fresh leaves of Shida tea trees by unique process. It has the characteristics of two leaves with one bud, flat, straight, heavy, pale green color, high fragrance of orchid and sweet taste.

Located in the south of Huangshan Mountain and north of Taiping Lake, the territory of Huangshan District (formerly Taiping County) is mainly mountainous areas with hills, valleys, plains and waters. It belongs to the subtropical humid monsoon climate zone with warm climate, abundant rainfall, humid air, long diffuse light and frost-free period. Most of the producing areas of Taiping houkui tea are located above 300 meters above sea level. The humus layer on the surface of the soil is thicker and the content of organic matter is higher.

The picking season of fresh leaves of Taiping houkui tea is around mid-April. The unique flat and straight shape of tea is formed by handmade picking tips, spreading, killing green, shaping, first drying, second drying and third drying. After brewing, the buds and leaves erect and spread slowly. (Courtesy of the IP Protection Department of CNIPA)