Ruyuan Dancong Tea

Ruyuan Dancong Tea

　　Ruyuan Dancong Tea is primarily produced in towns such as Dongping, Luoyang, and Bibei in Ruyuan County. It is a variety of Dancong tea introduced and cultivated in 2003 through low-grafting techniques from Phoenix Mountain in Chaozhou. The production area of Ruyuan Dancong Tea is often shrouded in clouds and mist, with significant day-night temperature variations. The water and soil are unpolluted, and the region benefits from a favorable balance of light, temperature, and rainfall, along with fertile land. The area has few residents, no industrial or mining enterprises, and its climate, soil, and geographical environment are highly suitable for growing Dancong tea. Ruyuan Dancong Tea features natural floral aromas, a lasting and delicate fragrance, a rich and refreshing taste, and a smooth, sweet aftertaste. The tea leaves are typically harvested in the afternoon and processed the same evening, with the entire production process taking place at night. It undergoes steps including withering in the sun, airing, tossing, fixing, rolling, and roasting, taking around 10 hours to produce the final product. Major producers of Ruyuan Dancong Tea include Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Yaoxiang Tea Research and Development Co., Ltd., Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Tianyao Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., and Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Guoshanyao Tea Professional Cooperative.

　　Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County Yaoxiang Tea Research and Development Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Guangdong Hongwei Group, known as the “Tea King of Chaozhou.” It is located at the Agricultural Technology Extension Center on Yingfeng East Road in Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County. The company specializes in tea cultivation, planting, production, processing, and sales. It owns tea gardens including the “Jinzhufeng” Tea Garden, “Wukengba” Tea Garden, and “Dengwucun” Tea Garden, with a total planted area of about 1,000 mu and an annual output of 18 tons. The company adopts a company + base + farmer production model. Its main services and products include the introduction, demonstration, and promotion of superior tea varieties, deep processing, seedling breeding, base planting development, as well as the sale of tea and liquor. The company’s Jinzhufeng Dancong Tea is a high-aroma oolong tea. This tea is known for its strong floral aroma, mellow taste, and robust aftertaste. It has won the First Prize in the Sixth (2005) “China Tea Cup” National Famous and High-quality Tea Competition, the Gold Award in the Sixth (2005) Guangdong Province Famous and High-quality Tea Quality Competition, and the Gold Award in the Tenth (2013) Guangdong Province Famous and High-quality Tea Quality Competition.