Silver Fir Tea of Zhaoping

Silver Fir Tea of Zhaoping

Silver Fir Tea of Zhaoping is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　 Silver Fir Tea of Zhaoping is a specialty of Zhaoping County, Hezhou City, Guangxi, and is a protected geographical indication product. The tea is made from the first bud and leaf of high-quality tea trees. It is refined using a unique method that combines the secrets of traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty tea frying techniques with modern technology. As reviewed by the Tea Quality Supervision and Testing Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, the tea has a slightly flat shape with fine hairs and a faint green hue, a bright tender green liquor, a strong and fragrant aroma, a pure and refreshing taste, and a bright green, tender leaf base with visible buds. With its excellent color, aroma, taste, and appearance, Silver Fir Tea possesses the characteristics of a renowned tea.

　　Geographical Scope

　　It includes 128 villages across 12 towns and townships: Zhaoping Town, Wen Zhu Town, Xian Hui Township, Zou Ma Township, Wu Jiang Town, Ma Jiang Town, Mu Ge Township, Huang Yao Town, Fu Luo Town, Bei Tuo Town, Zhang Mu Lin Township, and Feng Huang Township, covering a total area of 8,000 hectares.

　　Unique Qualities

　　Cultural Background

　　Zhaoping boasts unique ecological conditions, abundant tea resources, a long history of tea cultivation, and a profound tea culture, which have earned it a great reputation both within and outside the region. In recent years, the county has adhered to the guidance of the Scientific Outlook on Development, focused on the construction of “three zones and two belts,” leveraged its unique local resource advantages, and actively implemented the brand strategy of promoting “Silver Fir Tea of Zhaoping.” As a result, the tea industry has seen rapid development.