Baokang Lusheng Tea

Baokang Lusheng Tea

　　Baokang County has a long history of tea cultivation, hence its reputation as a "tea town." In recent years, the area under tea cultivation has expanded rapidly, with production continuously increasing. The county now has 80,000 mu of tea plantations, with annual output exceeding 1.5 million kilograms. Thanks to the high quality of the tea—characterized by tightly rolled leaves, deep green liquor, pure taste, and lasting aroma—the "Lusheng Tea" brand was registered in 1997. Notably, premium teas such as Silver Sword, Chrysanthemum Tea, Pine Needle, Maojian, and high-quality pan-fired green tea enjoy widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally. At the 1995 Hubei "Hundred Teas Compete in Spring" tea fair, nine tea samples won the Golden Cup Award at the "Fayu Cup" Green Tea Symposium jointly organized by Southwest Agricultural University and the Provincial Tea Association. At the 1997 China International Tea Evaluation, Baokang green tea claimed nine gold awards, ranking first. In 2000, Baokang County’s Lusheng-branded tea gained significant market strength and made its first step into the international market by exporting over 20,000 jin (approximately 10 metric tons) of high-quality Lusheng Tea to the European Union.