Sanjiang Tea Oil

Sanjiang Tea Oil

Sanjiang Tea Oil is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County is situated at the intersection of Hunan, Guizhou, and Guangxi in northern Guangxi, within the mid-subtropical climate zone. The area receives abundant rainfall, has a mild climate, features deep soil layers, and boasts fertile land—conditions highly suitable for tea oil tree cultivation. It has been designated as one of China’s key camellia oil production counties and was honored with the title “Hometown of Camellia Oil in China.” At present, Sanjiang has 617,000 mu of camellia oil forests, covering villages across all 15 towns (townships) in the county. According to the "Liao Zhi" from the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, “The region has many sloped lands and few plains, so grain cannot be self-sufficient...” “The county has many mountainous areas, and locals who own mountain land often prefer not to lease it to tenant farmers because the soil is fertile—planting tea and tung trees can yield substantial profits.” This shows that the cultivation of tea oil in Sanjiang has a long history.

　　Sanjiang tea oil trees grow in mountain shrublands, and their entire growth process requires no chemical fertilizers or pesticides. As a result, the tea oil is a purely natural organic edible oil. Regular consumption of tea oil can help lower cholesterol levels in the blood, making it an ideal cooking oil for people with high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, or fatty liver. Beyond being a premium edible oil, tea oil also serves as a natural cosmetic for moisturizing skin and nourishing hair. Sanjiang tea oil has a high smoke point, does not foam easily, and is clear and bright—it is the top choice for cooking, frying, and preparing a variety of cold dishes. Suitable for use in the food service industry, hotels, and households, it also makes a wonderful gift for family and friends.

　　Sanjiang tea oil is harvested and processed starting in October each year. The annual yield of tea seeds reaches 16,600 tons, generating an output value of 330 million yuan. Farmers in the county who grow tea oil earn an average income of over 4,800 yuan per household from this crop alone.

　　The production area of Sanjiang tea oil covers the entire current administrative region of Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.