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Where are Anhui’s main tea-growing areas?

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Anhui province has been renowned for its tea production since the 7th century. The province’s main tea-growing areas are located on the slopes of the Dabie Mountains, situated north of the Yangtze River, and on the Baiji Mountains along the border between Anhui and Zhejiang province.1

Additionally, the area surrounding Tunxi—part of the Huangshan municipality—is highly regarded for its tea production, particularly the prized Qimen (Keemun) black tea. Tunxi green tea is also a significant product from this region that is sold both domestically and internationally.23