Organic Selenium- and Zinc-Rich Green Tea

Organic Selenium- and Zinc-Rich Green Tea

　　    Guangyuan City is an important production area for organic selenium- and zinc-rich green tea in Sichuan, boasting a long history of tea cultivation and profound tea culture heritage. Gaoyangpo Tea and Qifo Tea were designated as tribute teas during the Western Han and Tang dynasties, respectively. A thousand-year-old tea tree in Gaoyang still exists today. The former name of present-day Zhaohua was "Jiameng," making it the first county in Chinese history to be named using the character for tea.

　　 　　        Located in the transitional climate zone between north and south, Guangyuan features distinct vertical climates, abundant sunlight, year-round cloud cover, high soil organic matter content, and minimal industrial "three wastes" pollution, making it an optimal region for cultivating Grade A green and organic teas. Guangyuan teas are rich in nutrients, featuring emerald-colored leaves, greenish liquor, rich aroma, mellow taste, beautiful appearance, excellent quality, long-lasting brews, very low pesticide residue, and extremely low heavy metal content. Their nutritional components include: water extract ≥7.45%, amino acid content ≥3.6%, zinc content 0.55mg/kg, selenium content ≥0.3mg/kg—especially notable for their significantly higher zinc and selenium levels compared to other production areas in and outside the province. Selenium- and zinc-rich tea has proven benefits in combating aging and cancer.