Mao Feng

Origin of ingredients

Guzhang Gaofeng organic tea association

Terroir

Located in western Hunan, China, Guzhang County enjoys a mountainous subtropical climate, with four distinct seasons and significant rainy seasons. The county's ecological importance has been recognized with a national award. It is home to some remarkable protected species, such as the Colchis Pheasant and the Golden Bunting, as well as plant species such as the Ginkgo and the Chinese Yew. The county is particularly rich in water resources, with numerous rivers and reservoirs. The soil is limestone.

Background and challenges

Nestled in the heart of this landscape, Guzhang Gaofeng is a cooperative of small growers whose members belong to the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities. During the harvest season, farming and tea picking are their main sources of income. Then, in winter, construction work takes over, enabling the producers to support themselves and creating a cyclical way of life.

Community projects

Even the unusual drought of recent years hasn't discouraged the producers, whose fair trade premium enables them to undertake major projects. This has enabled them to acquire land to expand tea production. A clinic close to the villages was also built thanks to the premium and continues to be improved, guaranteeing constant access to care for the producers and their families.