Taoyuan Large-Leaf Tea

Taoyuan Large-Leaf Tea

Taoyuan Large-Leaf Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Production Area

　　　The county's tea production is mainly distributed across more than 30 townships, including Taipingpu, Chananpu, Yangxiqiao, Lingjintan, Shaping, Taohuayuan, Guniushan, and Xi'an.

　　Distinctive Quality

　　　　Taoyuan Large-Leaf Tea is a general term for tea products made from the Taoyuan large-leaf variety through unique processing techniques. Based on processing methods and product quality, it is divided into: Taoyuan Large-Leaf Sprout Tea, Taoyuan Large-Leaf Maojian, and Taoyuan Large-Leaf Green Tea. This variety features sturdy branches, plump buds, abundant fuzz, large and lush leaves, dark green leaf color, and soft leaf texture.

　　Cultural Background

　　　　In 1969, Lu Wanjun and others discovered an outstanding wild large-leaf tea plant in the deep mountains of Taipingpu Township. After selection, propagation, and experimental demonstration, it passed the Hunan Provincial Scientific and Technological Achievement Appraisal in 1989, and was officially certified by the Hunan Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1992 under the name “Taoyuan Large-Leaf.” Taoyuan Large-Leaf Tea is one of the varieties grown in Taoyuan’s high-quality tea bases, covering a planting area of 667 hectares, accounting for 20% of the total high-quality tea area, with an annual output of about 4,000 tons at present.