Micang Mountain Tea

Micang Mountain Tea

Micang Mountain Tea is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Micang Mountain Tea is a specialty of Wangcang County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, China, and a nationally recognized geographical indication product. Its characteristics include: a flat, sword-like shape; a jade-like color; a lasting, fragrant aroma; a bright yellowish-green infusion; a fresh, mellow, rich, and sweet taste; and bright yellowish-green leaves. The product has received numerous accolades, such as the First Prize and Quality Award at the "China Tea Cup," the Gold Award at the Hangzhou International Famous Tea Competition, the Gold Award at the China (Chengdu) International Fair, the Gold Award at the Sichuan "Sweet Dew Cup," the First Prize at the Guangming Cup, and the Gold Award at the inaugural Guangyuan "Micang Mountain Cup." In 2009, after review by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China, Micang Mountain Tea was designated as a nationally protected geographical indication product.

　　Production Overview

　　Micang Mountain tea plantations are located among the Micang Mountain ranges in Wangcang County, situated in a high-altitude tea-growing region. The area enjoys fresh air, a mild climate, abundant rainfall, and fertile soil. The teas produced here feature vibrant green colors, crystal-clear and bright yellowish-green infusions, an elegant and long-lasting aroma, a fresh, mellow, and sweet-aftertaste flavor, and tender, intact leaves. In the early 21st century, Guangyuan City promoted the industrial development of Micang Mountain Tea. Around the year 2000, the Sichuan Micang Mountain Tea Industry Group Co., Ltd. was established. This enterprise integrates tea research, cultivation, processing, sales, tea culture dissemination, and eco-tourism, and has become a key provincial-level agricultural industrialization leading company.

　　Protected Area

　　The geographical indication product protection area for Micang Mountain Tea covers the entire administrative region currently under the jurisdiction of Wangcang County, Sichuan Province.