Mengshan Longwu Tea is a specialty of Yishui County, Linyi City, Shandong Province. In addition to the general characteristics of Shandong green tea—such as “thick leaves, good infusion endurance, high internal quality, rich taste, and strong aroma”—Mengshan Longwu Tea also boasts a unique “fragrance of floral buds and fresh fruits, filled with a rich wild mountain essence.” It is considered a premium-grade Shandong green tea and has strong market competitiveness.
Yishui Green Tea is an agricultural product processed by the Yishui County Highland Tea Industry Cooperative, relying on the processing capabilities of Shandong Mengshan Longwu Tea Co., Ltd. The Yishui Green Tea base is the northernmost green tea production base in China and produces high-mountain green tea known for its excellent quality, rich in amino acids and tea polyphenols. The planting area is located in Yuandongtou Township, an inland mountainous region of Yishui County, which is the largest
Yishan Green Tea is produced in Linyi City, Shandong Province, commonly known as the Yishan Mountainous Area. The region features a warm temperate monsoon continental climate with distinct seasons, mild weather, abundant rainfall, and ample sunlight. The annual average precipitation is around 800 mm, the average temperature is 13°C, and the annual sunshine duration ranges from 2,400 to 2,600 hours. The frost-free period lasts over 200 days. The area has numerous hills and reservoirs. Thanks to its unique geographical location, fertile soil, and favorable climate conditions, Yishan Green Tea boasts qualities such as "thick buds and leaves, high and refreshing chestnut aroma, rich and mellow taste, and excellent infusibility," earning a renowned reputation both in China and abroad. Tests show that Yishan Green Tea contains higher levels of amino acids, tea polyphenols, and water extract compared to southern teas, making it an ideal healthy beverage.
Junan Green Tea, a specialty of Junan County in Shandong Province and a China Geographical Indication agricultural product, has earned the county the reputation as the "Hometown of Green Tea." The product comes in seven major series: "Da Bai Yin Jian, Da Bai Chun Luo, Cui Ya, Lu Jian, Mao Feng, Song Zhen, and Xue Lian." Junan Green Tea has been recognized by the China Tea Research Institute for its "thick leaves, high infusion endurance, and rich aroma."
The state has designated southeastern Shandong as part of the northern China tea-growing region, and Shandong Province has listed Linyi City as a key tea production base. Linshu County is one of the county’s key tea-producing areas. In the agricultural industry layout of the county, towns in the eastern part such as Yushan, Daxing, Zhucang, Linshu, and Qingyun feature tea production as one of their distinctive agricultural highlights. Linshu Green Tea has long been known for its “thick leaves, high aroma,
Oil tea is a traditional snack of the people in Linyi, especially beloved by those from Matou in Tancheng. It was introduced to Yizhou (the historical name for the Linyi area) from the Hui people in the west during the late Song Dynasty. This semi-liquid food is best consumed in the morning. The oil tea produced by the Matou Supply and Marketing Food Factory is of high quality and sells well both domestically and internationally. Preparation method: Stir-fry flour until light yellow, then roast and crush peanuts, melon seeds...
Wulian Green Tea is a specialty of Wulian County, Rizhao City, Shandong Province. It is known for its "thick leaves, rich flavor, high aroma, and excellent infusability." Popular Wulian Green Tea brands include "Wulianshan," "Lulianchun," "Jiuxianlv," and "Qinshi." In 1966, the "introduction of southern tea to the north" initiative succeeded in Wulian County. Over the past forty-plus years,
Rizhao Black Tea is a specialty of Lanshan District in Rizhao, Shandong Province. It was first created by Rizhao Shenggushan Tea Farm Co., Ltd. in early summer 2008. In August 2009, Shenggushan obtained a national industrial production license, becoming the first enterprise in Shandong Province to receive QS certification for black tea, thereby ending the history of Shandong producing only green tea.
Jufeng Town in Lanshan County, Shandong Province, covers an area of 165 square kilometers, with 90 administrative villages, a population of 78,000, and 91,000 mu of arable land. It is a provincial-level "Pleasant Environment Town" and a national-level "Agricultural Tourism Demonstration Township." Known as the "First Town for Introducing Southern Tea to the North," it is the main production area of Rizhao Green Tea. Currently, the town's total tea plantation area...
The tea trees in Rizhao have a winter dormancy period that is 1–2 months longer than those in southern China, along with significant day-night temperature variations, which facilitate the accumulation of internal compounds. Expert analysis shows that the levels of catechins and amino acids in Rizhao green tea are respectively 13.7% and 5.3% higher than those of similar southern teas. The unique climate and geographical conditions give Rizhao-produced green tea a bright yellow-green liquor, a rich chestnut aroma,
Peach Grove Tea In 1968, tea plants from Anhui were introduced to Zhucheng and trial-planted in Taolin Township. Through domestication and selective breeding, the tea plants took root and thrived in Zhucheng, maintaining their unique quality and flavor. Later, cultivation expanded to towns such as Huanghua, Haogezhuang, Taoyuan, and Shimen. For a time, the industry grew rapidly, covering over 1,000 acres. However...
In the picturesque Yimeng Mountain area, blessed with a unique environment, hundreds of wild vegetables thrive. Among them, bitter herb not only offers benefits such as clearing the lungs, reducing internal heat, detoxifying, and reducing inflammation, but also boasts a uniquely pleasant flavor that is both slightly bitter and sweet, as well as crisp and delicious. For many years, it has been deeply loved by the mountain people. However, in recent years, its value has been discovered.
A national patented product, it is a rare natural medicinal health product. It improves blood circulation, relaxes the bronchi, and has antibacterial effects (Gaomi)…
Geographic Scope "Zhucheng Green Tea" is a specialty of Zhucheng City, Shandong Province, and a China National Geographical Indication product. It is known as the "northernmost tea in China." Its brand "Yingqing Green Tea" has been certified as a national organic food by the Ministry of Agriculture of China. Additionally, Zhucheng Green Tea has won one China Well-Known Trademark and three Shandong Famous Trademarks. Specific...
The cultivation area of Rongcheng Green Tea spans 30,000 mu, with an annual tea production of 500 tons. Rongcheng City is surrounded by sea on three sides, enjoying a warm winter and cool summer, and belongs to a warm temperate maritime humid climate zone. As early as the 1960s, it became one of the most successful counties and cities in Shandong Province in the "introduction of southern tea to the north." Due to being grown in a high-latitude region, compared to other tea-producing areas, Rongcheng Green Tea has...
Tin-inlaid tea sets Tin-inlaid tea sets from Weihai have a history of nearly 100 years. They are crafted using Yixing purple clay teapots as the base material. The tin is forged, engraved, inlaid, and polished through over a dozen meticulous processes to create exquisite works of art. The craft of tin-inlaid tea sets originated in the late Qing Dynasty. Around 1890, brothers Gu Baohe and Gu Nianhe from Gujiatuan Village in the area developed the technique after years of experimentation.
Rushan is China’s northernmost green tea production base. The superior quality of Rushan tea stems from its northern advantage—being grown in hilly regions between 36°N and 37°N latitude, where the large diurnal temperature variation and long growth period result in higher levels of healthy compounds such as tea polyphenols and amino acids.
The gold-inlaid and tin-inlaid Yixing purple clay tea set is an antique-style craft treasure that offers multiple values including practical use, aesthetic appreciation, and collection. After seeing the product, the renowned calligrapher Ouyang Zhongshi gladly inscribed the words: “China’s Purple Gold Studio.” This product is considered a national treasure gift, which has been presented to foreign friends by Party and state leaders on multiple occasions. Yixing purple clay tea sets have a long history and are famous both at home and abroad. Their unique materials and scientific craftsmanship give the tea sets the ability to preserve the flavor, aroma, and color of tea, providing tea drinkers with a beautiful sensory experience in taste, smell, and sight.
The gold-silver inlaid Yixing purple clay teaware produced by Laiyang Shibao Arts & Crafts Factory is an antique-style craft masterpiece with multiple values including practical use, aesthetic appreciation, and collection. After seeing the product, the renowned calligrapher Ouyang Zhongshi gladly inscribed it with the words: “China’s Purple Gold Studio.” This product is considered a national treasure gift, which has been presented to foreign guests by Party and state leaders on multiple occasions.
Yantai is the northernmost region in China suitable for growing green tea. Influenced by the warm temperate monsoon continental climate, tea trees here grow more slowly, allowing for greater accumulation of nutrients and resulting in high-quality tea. According to tests conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Tea Quality Supervision and Inspection Testing Center, the water extract content of Yantai-produced green tea is 48.6%, which is 1% higher than that of southern-grown teas.