Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea

Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea

Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea is a specialty of Gushi County, Henan Province. It features tightly rolled, straight leaves, emerald-green infusion, a sweet and refreshing aftertaste, and a rich aroma. Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea is a nationally protected geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea plantations are primarily situated in the mountainous areas of southern Gushi County, where there are no pests, pesticides, or industrial pollution, making them natural organic tea gardens. The tea is meticulously processed using a combination of traditional techniques and modern equipment, resulting in tightly rolled, straight leaves, emerald-green infusion, a sweet and refreshing aftertaste, and a rich aroma. The "Huanggushan" brand Xinyang Maojian has won numerous awards in both domestic and international tea competitions.

　　In 2013, "Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea," applied for by the Xingnong Tea Professional Cooperative of Gushi County, passed the review of the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and expert evaluation, and was granted national geographical indication agricultural product registration and protection.

　　Geographic Scope

　　The protected production area of Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea is within Wumiaoji Township, Gushi County, located on Huanghou Mountain at the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains. It mainly covers Changjianghe Village, Suokou Village, and Huangtuling Village in Wumiaoji Township. The protected area's geographic coordinates are longitude 115°20′35″ to 115°56′17″ and latitude 31°45′19″ to 32°34′50″, with an area suitable for tea cultivation of 400 hectares and an annual yield of 240 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features. Standard Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea has tightly rolled, straight, and slender dry leaves, with plump buds and tender green color. When brewed, the infusion is bright yellowish-green and clear, with tender, even, undamaged leaves and no impurities. It emits a fragrant orchid-like aroma, and tastes fresh, refreshing, and sweet. 2. Internal Quality Indicators. Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea should meet the following internal quality indicators: free amino acids ≥2%, tea polyphenols ≥18%, vitamin C ≥130mg/100g, selenium ≥0.1mg/kg. 3. Quality and Safety Requirements. The growing environment of Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea must comply with the standards of the "Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Tea Growing Environment Conditions" (NY5020—2001). The product quality must meet the "Pollution-Free Food Tea" (NY5244-2004) standard. The use of unregistered or nationally prohibited agricultural inputs is forbidden. Standardized production practices are promoted to ensure the quality and safety of Gushi Huanghou Mountain Tea.