Mopin Tribute Tea

Mopin Tribute Tea

Mopin Tribute Tea is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Mopin Tribute Tea is a specialty of Nanzhang County, Xiangyang City, Hubei Province.

　　Mopin Tribute Tea is named after Mopin Temple Village in Limiao Town, Nanzhang County, Hubei Province. Historically known as “Mopin Tea,” it is also called “Mopin Temple Tea” or commonly “Mopin Temple Tribute Tea,” and is now widely referred to as “Mopin Tribute Tea” (a registered trademark). With a long history and outstanding quality, it was celebrated in ancient times for its “fragrant and delicious taste” and was highly favored by the feudal imperial court. The Mopin Tribute Tea product line has won multiple national awards, significantly boosting its fame.

　　Mopin Tribute Tea is grown in three villages under the jurisdiction of Limiao Town, Nanzhang County, Hubei Province: Mopin Temple, Quanjia Bay, and Liuping. Mopin Tribute Tea features tightly rolled, robust, straight leaves with a vibrant green color and visible white pekoe; the tea liquor is tender yellow, clear, and bright, with tender, uniform green leaves; the taste is rich, fresh, and refreshing with good endurance and a chestnut aroma. Mopin Tribute Tea gets its name from Mopin Temple Village in Limiao Town, Nanzhang County, Hubei Province. Historical records indicate that the Mopin Temple area has long been a blessed land with beautiful mountains, clear waters, pleasant scenery, and abundant produce, often praised as a “Little Peach Blossom Spring.” According to the Tongzhi edition of the Nanzhang County Annals (Territory Section): “Mopin Temple, originally named Xiangguo Temple, was established during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang. With elegant rocks and picturesque surroundings, it produced tea known as Mopin Tea, treasured in its time, though regrettably not widely available…”; the Republican-era edition of the Nanzhang County Annals (Religion Section) states: “Mopin Temple, located sixty li northwest of the county, was built during the Tang Jinglong era. Originally named Xiangguo Temple and later renamed, there were more than ten tea trees beside the temple, known for their delicious taste.” The perennial planting area is 1,300 mu, with an annual output of 33 tons and a production value of 21.12 million yuan. The product is sold in over 10 large and medium-sized cities including Henan, Shaanxi, Wuhan, Xiangyang, and Guangzhou.

　　Product Name: Mopin Tribute Tea

　　Region: Hubei

　　Applicant: Nanzhang County Mopin Tribute Tea Planting Professional Association

　　Region: 2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　The production area of Mopin Tribute Tea includes three villages in Limiao Town, Nanzhang County, Hubei Province: Mopin Temple, Quanjia Bay, and Liuping, with a cultivation area of 86.7 hectares and an annual production of 33 tons. Its geographic coordinates are between 111°29′00″ to 111°46′00″ east longitude and 31°43′00″ to 32°00′00″ north latitude.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: Mopin Tribute Tea has tightly rolled, robust, straight leaves with a vibrant green color and visible white pekoe; the tea liquor is tender yellow, clear, and bright, with tender, uniform green leaves; the taste is rich, fresh, and refreshing with good endurance and a chestnut aroma, making it a premium tea variety. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Mopin Tribute Tea is rich in internal components, with tea polyphenols ≥15%; water extract ≥36%; total ash ≤6.0%; crude fiber ≤10.0mg/kg; moisture ≤6.0mg/kg. 3. Quality and Safety Requirements: The growing environment and product quality of Mopin Tribute Tea comply with the Green Food Tea standard NY∕T288-2012.