Songxi Green Tea

Songxi Green Tea

Songxi Green Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Region

　　　　　Songxi County is one of the major green tea producing areas in northern Fujian, located in the northern part of Nanping City, Fujian Province, at the source of the Min River. It is one of the 12 ecological agriculture demonstration counties in Fujian, with natural conditions highly suitable for tea cultivation.

　　Distinctive Quality

　　　　　　The fresh leaves of Songxi green tea have good tenderness and are rich in internal components, particularly high in tea polyphenols, amino acids, and aromatic substances, with a low polyphenol-to-amino acid ratio. The finished "Songxi Green Tea" features an elegant appearance, vibrant green color, bright yellowish-green liquor, a strong and refreshing taste, and a high aroma that endures through multiple infusions. In recent years, Songxi has prioritized the development of locally distinctive green tea, focusing on the construction of pollution-free tea bases including organic and green-certified ones, and applied to register the "Songxi Green Tea" trademark. Utilizing provincial-level superior varieties bred in Songxi County, premium green teas such as Jiulong Cuiya, Songya, and Songluo Qiuse have won national and provincial awards multiple times. These teas have gained wide market acceptance, with over 400 Songxi Green Tea teahouses established across the country, and exports reaching Japan, Europe, America, and other regions.

　　Cultural Stories

　　　　 Songxi County has a long history of tea production, dating back to before the Tang Dynasty. In October 1981, Xiang Nan, then Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee, held a provincial tea industry field meeting in Songxi County. In his report at the conference, he stated that Songxi’s tea gardens represent the image of the People's Republic of China, praising Songxi County as the “Tea Champion County.” As a result, the saying “Anxi in the south, Songxi in the north” became widely known across Fujian.