Tanyang Gongfu

Tanyang Gongfu

Tanyang Gongfu is a geographical indication protected product.

Tanyang Gongfu is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Tanyang Gongfu: Originally produced in Tanyang Village by the Qinghong Stream at the foot of Baiyun Mountain. The tea features plump, tightly rolled leaves with a high fragrance, rich taste, fresh and mellow flavor, and bright red leaf bottoms. It was first successfully crafted during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty (1851–1874) by Hu Fusi, a villager from Tanyang in Fu’an.

　　Production Area

　　Fu’an is a renowned tea-producing region in China, ranking as the country’s second-largest tea-producing city (county) and the largest producer of green tea and scented tea, as well as the origin of black tea. But when it comes to local tea brands, Fu’an residents will always mention “Tanyang Gongfu.” The glorious history of Tanyang Gongfu is a source of pride and honor for all tea makers in Fu’an, as well as the origin of their dreams.

　　Distinctive Quality

　　 Tanyang Gongfu originates from Tanyang Village at the foot of Baiyun Mountain in Fu’an. Legend has it that during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty (1851–1874), a man named Hu Fusi (also known as Hu Jinsi) from Tanyang Village successfully produced black tea. The tea was transported via Guangzhou to Western Europe and became very popular. Subsequently, many tea merchants flocked to the mountains to seek trade, setting up foreign trading firms one after another. Later, due to changes in tea production focus from black to green tea, Tanyang Gongfu nearly disappeared. In recent years, thanks to efforts by relevant departments, Tanyang Gongfu has seen a revival and further development.

　　Cultural Anecdotes

　　Tanyang Gongfu is widely produced, mainly in areas such as Muyang, Fu’an, and northern Pingnan. It originates from Tanyang Village at the foot of Baiyun Mountain in Fu’an. Legend has it that during the Xianfeng and Tongzhi reigns of the Qing Dynasty (1851–1874), a man named Hu Fusi (also known as Hu Jinsi) from Tanyang Village successfully produced black tea. The tea was transported via Guangzhou to Western Europe and became very popular. Subsequently, many tea merchants flocked to the mountains to seek trade, setting up foreign trading firms one after another, and tea from surrounding counties gradually gathered in Tanyang.