Guilin Osmanthus Tea

Guilin Osmanthus Tea

Guilin Osmanthus Tea is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Guilin Osmanthus Tea has a long production history, refined processing techniques, and strict technical requirements. It is made by selecting fragrant baked green tea leaves and high-quality golden osmanthus blossoms, through processes such as scenting, airing to dissipate heat, refiring, flower-enhancing, and piling to form a shaded blend. The tea resembles green leaves dotted with golden flowers, with a bright golden-yellow liquor, a sweet, mellow, and refreshing taste, and a rich fragrance that combines both tea and floral aromas. Its cool, elegant, and long-lasting scent is a standout feature of osmanthus tea. Long-term consumption may help alleviate conditions such as oral inflammation, periodontitis, dry and cracked skin, and hoarse voice. Since the 1970s, it has been exported to countries and regions such as Japan and Hong Kong, where it has been warmly welcomed.

　　Region: Guangxi

　　Applicant: Guilin Tea Association

　　Region: 2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　The protected geographic area for Guilin Osmanthus Tea, a geographical indication agricultural product, borders Hunan Province to the northeast, connects with the Liuzhou region to the southwest, and adjoins Wuzhou City and Hezhou City to the southeast. It includes six urban districts under the city’s jurisdiction—Xiufeng, Xiangshan, Qixing, Diecai, Yanshan, and Lingui—as well as eleven counties: Lingchuan, Xing’an, Quanzhou, Yangshuo, Pingle, Lipu, Longsheng, Yongfu, Gongcheng, Ziyuan, and Guanyang. The geographical coordinates are between 109°36′ to 111°29′ east longitude and 24°15′ to 26°23′ north latitude. The area used for cultivating osmanthus trees, which provide raw materials for making Guilin Osmanthus Tea, covers 15,000 hectares, with a fresh osmanthus yield of 10,000 tons, while the tea tree cultivation area spans 15,000 hectares, producing 18,000 tons of tea.