Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea

Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea

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

Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea is an agricultural geographical indication product.

　　 Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea

　　 Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea is produced in high-altitude tea-growing regions of Nanjiang County, Sichuan Province, such as Huitan, Liuxi, and Yuandingzi Mountain. The production area is surrounded by forests, shrouded in clouds and mist, with abundant rainfall and fertile soil. The tea is grown in a pollution-free environment and is rich in selenium, as well as over 30 essential amino acids and trace elements required by the human body. In 1965, the China Tea Society designated "Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea" as one of the 21 nationally recognized superior local tea varieties. In 1995, the Sichuan Crop Variety Approval Committee reaffirmed it as a qualified tea variety. Products processed from "Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea," such as "Yunding Minglan" and "Yunding Lüya," won the silver award at the first China Agricultural Expo in 1992 and were collected by the China National Tea Museum. In October 1995, at the Agricultural Expo, "Yunding Minglan" and "Yunding Lüya" both received gold awards. In May 2000, "Yunding Minglan" and "Yunding Lüya" both won the silver award at the International (Chengdu) Tea Expo.

　　 Geographical Scope

　　 Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea is produced in 171 natural villages across 48 townships (towns) under the jurisdiction of Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, including Huitan Township, Liuba Township, Guimin Township, Yangba Town, Shangliang Township, Ganchang Town, Zaipo Township, Pinghe Township, Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang Town, Dongyu Town, Xialiang Town, Chichang Town, Heitan Township, and Sichuan Yuandingzi Tea Farm. Nanjiang County is located on the edge of the northeastern Sichuan Basin, at the southern foot of the Daba Mountains, in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, between 31°50′–32°45′ north latitude and 106°27′–107°10′ east longitude. The protected production area of Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea covers 6,200 hectares, with an annual output of 2,800 tons.

　　 Unique Quality

　　 The raw materials are carefully selected and the processing is meticulous. The tea has a flat, straight, and smooth appearance, with a yellowish-green and glossy color. It boasts a fresh, tender aroma with a lasting fragrance, a mellow and sweet taste, bright emerald-green liquor, and tender yellow leaves that resemble orchids.

　　 Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea, Sichuan Province, Nanjiang County Tea Industry Development Center. The protected geographical indication area for the Nanjiang Large-Leaf Tea agricultural product spans 171 natural villages across 48 townships (towns) under the jurisdiction of Nanjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, including Huitan Township, Liuba Township, Guimin Township, Yangba Town, Shangliang Township, Ganchang Town, Zaipo Township, Pinghe Township, Guangwushan Town, Nanjiang Town, Dongyu Town, Xialiang Town, Chichang Town, Heitan Township, and Sichuan Yuandingzi Tea Farm. The geographical coordinates are 106°27′–107°10′ east longitude and 31°50′–32°45′ north latitude.