Longgui Tea

Longgui Tea

　　Longgui Tea is produced in the deep mountain forests at an altitude of over 1,000 meters in Longgui Village, Ledong Township, Chongyi County, Jiangxi Province. It is characterized by its uniquely fragrant aroma, emerald-green color, clear infusion, long-lasting taste, and lingering fragrance. After drinking, it leaves a sweet aftertaste that persists for a long time. It has health benefits such as clearing the liver and improving eyesight, aiding fat digestion, and stimulating the central nervous system. It also shows good therapeutic effects on meningitis, nephritis, hepatitis, gastritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, and dysentery. As far as I know, there are spring and autumn harvests each year, with the spring tea being the most famous. This is because Ledong Township borders Guangdong and Hunan, and in earlier years, due to poor transportation and lack of large-scale processing, people from Guangdong would often cross the mountains to collect the tea door-to-door. The price ranged from 30 to 50 yuan per jin (approximately 0.5 kg), and they would transport it to Guangdong to sell at much higher prices. Therefore, Longgui Tea is truly a product with “fame beyond its home.” Regular consumption of Longgui Tea helps promote metabolism and prolong life. It was an imperial tribute in the late Qing Dynasty.