Shangrao White Eyebrow

Shangrao White Eyebrow

Shangrao White Eyebrow is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Shangrao White Eyebrow is mainly produced in townships such as Huatan Mountain, Wufu Mountain, Dongtuan, Shanglu, and Zunjiao. It is a traditional specialty green tea of Shangrao County. Covered with abundant white pekoe, its appearance is snow-white, resembling the eyebrows of an old man of longevity — hence the name. The tea leaves are robust in shape, straight and uniform in strip, densely covered with white pekoe, with a lustrous green color and a high, clear aroma. The infusion is bright, the taste is fresh and strong, and the leaf base is tender green. Depending on the tenderness of the fresh leaves, Shangrao White Eyebrow is divided into three grades: Silver Pekoe, Maojian, and Cuifeng. Shangrao White Eyebrow is a traditional famous tea made from the local high-quality tea variety Shangrao Damianbai. In 1985, it won the “Golden Ox Award” for quality products from the Ministry of Agriculture. In 1995, Shangrao White Eyebrow received a “Gold Medal” at the Second China Agricultural Expo and was recognized as a Famous Tea of China.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Shangrao County is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province, bordering Xinzhou District, Yushan County, and Guangfeng County of Shangrao City to the east, Pucheng City and Wuyishan City of Fujian Province to the south, Yanshan County and Hengfeng County to the west, and Dexing City to the north. Its geographical coordinates are between 117°41′–118°14′ east longitude and 27°58′–28°50′ north latitude. The county stretches 132 km from north to south and 45 km from east to west, covering a total area of 2,240 square kilometers. It administers 2 subdistrict offices and 21 townships, with a population of 715,700. The highest point in the county is Wufu Ridge at an elevation of 1,891.4 meters, and the lowest is 54 meters. Shangrao White Eyebrow is produced in most townships across the county, but mainly in Huatan Mountain, Wufu Mountain, Dongtuan, Shanglu, and Zunjiao. The production area spans 1,867 hectares, with an annual yield of 500 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Shangrao White Eyebrow is a traditional specialty green tea from Shangrao County, Jiangxi Province. Covered with abundant white pekoe, its appearance is snow-white, resembling the eyebrows of an old man of longevity — hence its elegant name. The tea leaves are robust in shape, straight and uniform in strip, densely covered with white pekoe, with a lustrous green color and a high, clear aroma. The infusion is bright, the taste is fresh and strong, and the leaf base is tender green. Depending on the tenderness of the fresh leaves, Shangrao White Eyebrow is divided into three grades: Silver Pekoe, Maojian, and Cuifeng. Each has its own style and all are of excellent quality, collectively known as Shangrao White Eyebrow. Especially the Silver Pekoe grade, with its snow-white appearance, not only offers a memorable aftertaste when brewed, but also features tea leaves that dance lively in the cup. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: The internal quality requirements for Shangrao White Eyebrow are: moisture content less than 6.5%, total ash less than 6%, broken fragments less than 4%, water extract greater than 39%, and crude fiber less than 10%. 3. Safety Requirements: During production, Shangrao White Eyebrow is strictly managed according to the standardized production techniques for green food tea. Agricultural inputs are used rationally, and fertilization and water management as well as pest and disease control are carried out strictly in accordance with the Green Food Pesticide Use Guidelines and Green Food Fertilizer Use Guidelines. A safety interval period is strictly enforced, and the product may be marketed only after passing quality inspections.