Guizhou Green Tea

Guizhou Green Tea

Guizhou green tea is a product with a geographical indication.

　　Guizhou green tea is grown on the Guizhou Plateau, the only region in China characterized by high altitude, low latitude, and scarce sunlight. These unique natural conditions contribute to its exceptional quality. The high elevation results in relatively low air pressure, which is highly conducive to the formation of tea polyphenols and aromatic oils. Meanwhile, most parts of Guizhou are shrouded in clouds and mist throughout the year, which suits the shade-loving nature of tea plants. The soil in Guizhou is mainly acidic, loose in texture, and well-drained. In over 20 counties, the soil is rich in trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and others. As a result, Guizhou green tea boasts rich internal components, a fragrant and robust aroma, a fresh and mellow taste, and a bright liquor color. These qualities are all thanks to Guizhou’s unique geographical environment, soil, and climatic conditions, which together create the distinctive intrinsic properties of Guizhou green tea. More and more people are getting to know and purchase Guizhou green tea.

　　Guizhou

　　Guizhou Provincial Green Tea Brand Development Promotion Association

　　 The tea-growing areas within the jurisdiction of Guizhou Province cover 9 cities (prefectures), 61 counties/cities (districts), and the Gui’an New Area. These include: 4 districts/counties in Guiyang City—Qingzhen City, Huaxi District, Wudang District, and Kaiyang County; 9 counties/districts in Zunyi City—Bozhou District, Meitan County, Fenggang County, Yuqing County, Xishui County, Suiyang County, Zheng’an County, Daozhen County, and Wuchuan County; 6 counties/districts in Anshun City—Xixiu District, Puding County, Zhenning County, Pingba District, Guanling County, and Ziyun County; 8 counties/districts in Tongren City—Wanshan District, Yinjiang County, Shiqian County, Songtao County, Dejiang County, Yanhe County, Sinan County, and Jiangkou County; 8 counties/districts in Bijie City—Qixingguan District, Jinsha County, Qianxi County, Nayong County, Hezhang County, Dafang County, Weining County, and Zhijin County; 3 counties/districts in Liupanshui City—Liuzhi Special District, Shuicheng County, and Pan County; 10 counties/cities/districts in Qiannan Prefecture—Duyun City, Guiding County, Longli County, Weng’an County, Fuquan City, Pingtang County, Changshun County, Dushan County, and Huishui County; 7 counties/cities/districts in Qiandongnan Prefecture—Kaili City, Leishan County, Danzhai County, Liping County, Taijiang County, Cengong County, and Zhenyuan County; and 6 cities/counties in Qianxinan Prefecture—Xingyi City, Qinglong County, Pu’an County, Xingren County, Anlong County, and Zhenfeng County. The geographical coordinates span from 103°36′ to 108°35′ east longitude and from 24°55′ to 29°13′ north latitude.