The Huangan region is famous for its
red soils, which are formed in the warm, temperate and humid climate of China's tropical and subtropical zones. These soils, rich in
iron and
aluminum, have high acidity, heavy clay, and low organic matter content. Thanks to these conditions, high-quality teas, including black and oolong, are grown in Huangan. In the Huangan region, the main range of teas includes black and
oolong, and occasionally jasmine and
white tea. The latter two types are mostly produced for the tourist market and export. The most famous varieties of tea from Huangan are: • Liu Bao (Guangxi, black) •
Tieguanyin (Fujian, oolong) •
Da Hong Pao (Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, oolong) Among these three varieties, the most popular is Da Hong Pao, which is mainly produced in the Wishan mountainous region of Fujian Province. Da Hong Pao tea is characterized by a unique orchid aroma and a long sweet aftertaste. It has gained popularity not only for its taste, but also because of a record case in 2002, when 20 grams of this tea were sold at auction for 22,000 USD, which is 30 times more expensive than its weight in gold. Although this batch of tea was harvested from Da Hong Pao mother trees, there are also more affordable versions made from young plants that come from these mother trees. == Notes and references ==