Zhao Liqiao Brick Tea

Zhao Liqiao Brick Tea

Zhao Liqiao Brick Tea is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Hubei Province’s Zhao Liqiao Tea Factory is a state-designated specialized manufacturer of border-sale tea (brick tea). Its main products—green brick tea, rice brick tea, and Fu brick tea—are daily necessities for ethnic minority communities in Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Gansu, Ningxia, and other provinces and regions. The factory is recognized by the State Commodity Inspection Bureau as an approved exporter of qualified products. Its products not only enjoy robust sales in the domestic market but are also exported to countries and regions such as the former Soviet Union, Mongolia, the Middle East, the UK, and the USA.

The production of brick tea at this factory began in 1861. Due to its long history and high reputation, it was awarded the title of “China Time-Honored Brand” by the Ministry of Commerce. With its scale and production volume ranking first in China’s industry, it has been honored as one of “China’s Greatest.” The factory has an annual production capacity of 12,000 tons of brick tea, maintaining consistently high product quality. The “Chuan” brand green brick tea, “Paifang” brand rice brick tea, and “Locomotive” brand rice brick tea are all provincial and ministerial-level quality products, having won gold, silver, and bronze awards respectively at the first China Food Expo.