Abstract: The 'Jinming 1' is a new clonal tea cultivar derived from local population by the systematic selection. It has many excellent traits, such as medium sprouting, high yield, elite quality and strang resistance. Its leaves are suitable for manufacturing of green tea. The baked green tea appears tender green bloom and tippy shape, bright green liquor color, clean aroma lasting, mellow taste, and bright green infused leaf. The cultivar is suitable to be cultivated in Hubei Province and the area with similar climate.

Key words: Camellia sinensis, elite variety