Luocun Tea

Luocun Tea

Luocun Tea is a geographical indication protected product.

　　　　      Tongcun Tea is a revived famous tea, produced in Luocun, Tixi Town, Tongjiang. It was of exceptional quality during the Tang and Song dynasties and was listed as one of Sichuan’s Eight Famous Teas. In 1994, it won the Certificate and Trophy for High-Quality Famous Tea at the Third “Sweet Dew Cup” competition in Sichuan Province. In 2005, it received First Prize at the China Tea Cup.

　　　　      Luocun Tea is produced on the northern edge of the Sichuan Basin, characterized by distinct vertical climate features — mild weather, abundant rainfall, and clearly defined seasons. The tea is made from one bud and one leaf in early unfurling stage, typically harvested around the Qingming Festival. Its production process includes: sorting → withering → fixation → shaking (cooling) → initial drying → shaping → moisture restoration → roasting → grading and packaging.

　　　　      Quality characteristics of Luocun Tea: flat, straight, and uniform appearance; tender green color; lasting and fragrant aroma; bright, tender green liquor; fresh, pure, and sweet aftertaste; yellowish-green and uniformly bright leaf bottom.

　　 The production area of Luocun Tea covers the entire administrative region of Tongjiang County, Sichuan Province.