Longju Mulberry Leaf Tea

Longju Mulberry Leaf Tea

　　   Longju Mulberry Leaf Tea is a specialty of Longju Town, Dongying District, Dongying City, Shandong Province. When brewed with boiling water, Longju Mulberry Leaf Tea is clear and bright, with a fragrant, sweet taste that is fresh, mellow, and refreshing. It offers benefits such as weight loss, skin beautification, and blood sugar reduction.

　　   Longju got its name because Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, once stayed here. The town covers a total area of 110 square kilometers, governs 55 administrative villages, has a population of 35,600, and cultivates 75,000 mu of arable land, making it a typical agricultural town. In recent years, the mulberry and silkworm industry in Longju has gradually expanded. Following the approach of integrated development across the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries, as well as coordinated progress in trade, industry, and agriculture, a series of mulberry and silkworm products have been developed, including mulberry leaf tea, quick-frozen silkworm pupae, and mulberry wine. These products have enhanced the overall benefits of the mulberry and silkworm industry, extended the industrial chain, and made it an important channel for local farmers to increase income and achieve prosperity.

　　   Mulberry leaf tea is generally made from high-quality young mulberry leaves grown in ecologically superior and unpolluted environments, refined through scientific baking and other processes. A key aspect of the process is removing the bitterness and astringency of the organic acids in the mulberry leaves; characteristics such as a mellow taste and fragrant aroma are also important. When brewed with boiling water, mulberry leaf tea is clear and bright, with a fragrant, sweet taste that is fresh and mellow. It provides a new type of beverage especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people or those who should not drink regular tea, offering certain health benefits during consumption. Regular drinking of this tea contributes to health preservation, wellness, and longevity.