Ziyang Red

Ziyang Red

Ziyang Red is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Ziyang Red

　　Ziyang County Tea Industry Association

　　Ziyang is rich in tea production—tea bushes can be found everywhere, on the mountains, at village entrances, and along roadsides. Especially around the Qingming Festival each year, rows upon rows of tea bushes stretch as far as the eye can see, resembling clusters of green clouds drifting over the hills. Groups of healthy, lively young women from Ziyang villages, carrying bamboo baskets or shoulder baskets, deftly pluck leaves amid the lush green canopies. As they pick the tea, the girls also sing tea-picking songs—their clear, melodious voices blending with the natural surroundings. This scene, a harmonious blend of nature, earth, and human spirit, truly resembles a beautiful painting of the Bashan Mountains.

　　Ziyang is located in Ankang City in southern Shaanxi, along the middle reaches of the Han River and at the northern foot of the Bashan Mountains. Winters here are not harsh, and summers are not scorching. Tracing back to its roots, as early as six to seven thousand years ago during the Neolithic Age, ancestors had already settled and thrived on this land. Ziyang County was established in 1512 and has a history of nearly 500 years. The unique natural environment has given rise to the distinctive Ziyang tea. As early as the Tang Dynasty, Ziyang tea had become a tribute to the imperial court. Shortly after the Spring Equinox, especially around the Qingming Festival, Ziyang’s tea farmers begin harvesting the leaves. Over time, the skills of tea picking, processing, and brewing have continually improved, forming a unique tea culture in southern Shaanxi. The renowned writer Jia Pingwa once wrote a couplet: “Why drink wine when you’re carefree? Enjoy the tranquility with a cup of Ziyang tea,” highlighting the exceptional quality of Ziyang tea.