山头茶山頭茶
Term · Market
mountain tea
Literal meaning
mountain-head tea
Definition#
Tea sold under the name of a specific mountain or village (Lao Banzhang, Bingdao, Yiwu…) rather than a factory recipe. The origin name drives price, and premium names attract counterfeits.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | mountain tea tea named for a specific mountain/village translation |
Also acceptable
|
| Deutsch | Bergtee nach Berg/Dorf benannter Tee translation |
Also acceptable
|
| Русский | шань тоу ча чай, названный по конкретной горе или деревне pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
|
| 简体字 | 山头茶 | |
| 繁體字 | 山頭茶 | |
| 日本語 | 山頭茶 |
Common confusions#
- 'Mountain' can refer to a broad area of many villages, so a mountain name does not guarantee one source.