Enshi Selenium-Rich Tea

Enshi Selenium-Rich Tea

Enshi Selenium-Rich Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Geographic Scope

　　 Enshi Selenium-Rich Tea is most famous for Enshi Yulu. It is produced in the renowned Wuling Mountain tea region of southwestern Hubei. Lülin Cuifeng, Wujia Tai Lüzhen, Enshi Huazhi Tea, Qingjiang Yulu, and Wudong Lüfeng are among the finest examples of Enshi Selenium-Rich Tea.

　　Distinctive Qualities

　　 The tea is world-renowned for its six outstanding qualities: selenium-rich, fresh taste, high aroma, green color, beautiful shape, and visible buds. It has won numerous top awards in provincial and national tea competitions.

　　Cultural Background

　　Enshi Selenium-Rich Tea is especially prominent in the Bajiao Dong Autonomous Township. This township currently has 60,000 mu of tea plantations and has been established as the “Number One Township of Clonal Cultivar Tea Plantations in the Province.” The locally produced “Enshi Yulu” has a long history and enjoys fame both in China and abroad. In 1991, it was recognized as a High-Quality Product of Hubei Province and was included in the “China Famous Teas.” In recent years, other products such as “Longtan Cuifeng,” “Jinxing Yuhao,” and “Pan-fired Green Tea” have also been developed. These products have won gold awards multiple times at the “E’cha Cup” competitions. In 2003, the “Enshi Tea Culture Festival” was held, attracting many merchants from outside the region.