Qifo Tea from Qingchuan

Qifo Tea from Qingchuan

　　Qifo Tea is produced in Qifo Township, Qingchuan County, Sichuan Province. The tea leaves are flat and pointed, with a glossy green color, a high and lasting aroma, a mellow taste, bright green liquor, and neat leaf bottoms. Product lines include Qifo Xiuya (Qifo Fine Sprout) and Qifo Gongcha (Qifo Tribute Tea).

　　Qifo has a long history of tea production. During the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, Qifo Gongcha was her favorite tea, and she appointed special tea officials to establish a tribute tea garden in Qifo, which supplied tea as an annual tribute.

　　Authentic Qifo Gongcha is made from fresh leaves of ancient wild tea trees native to Qifo Township. The Qifo tea-growing region enjoys a mild climate, abundant rainfall, year-round mountain mist, and fertile soil, making it an ideal environment for organic tea production.

　　In October 2001, it won an international award for premium tea in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 2010, Qingchuan County was recognized by the China Tea Science Society as the “Hometown of Famous Chinese Teas,” and Qifo Gongcha was awarded the title of “Famous Tea of Chinese Culture,” greatly enhancing the product’s reputation and quality assurance.