Shayar Apocynum Tea

Shayar Apocynum Tea

Shayar Apocynum Tea is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Shayar Apocynum Tea

　　Shayar County has a total of 350,000 mu of wild Apocynum. Since ancient times, Apocynum has possessed miraculous medicinal value. According to Compendium of Materia Medica, Apocynum has various medicinal and health benefits such as balancing blood pressure, regulating blood lipids, and improving overall health.

　　Tea

　　Geographic Region

　　Shayar County is located in the southwest of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, southeast of Aksu Prefecture. It borders Yuli County of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture to the southeast, neighbors Aksu City to the west, connects with the Taklamakan Desert to the south, and links with the desert areas of Minfeng and Yutian counties in Hotan Prefecture. To the north, it adjoins Kuqa and Xinhe counties on the southern edge of the Tianshan Mountains, making it an important passage of the ancient Silk Road. The geographical protection area of Shayar Apocynum Tea includes eight townships (towns, farms): One Ranch, Two Ranch, Yangtaxiehaier Township, Tuoyibaoledi Town, Yingmaili Town, Hailou Township, Tarim Township, and Gaizikumu Township, encompassing a total of 64 administrative villages. Geographic coordinates: longitude 81°45′ to 84°47′, latitude 39°31′ to 41°25′, at an altitude between 950 and 1,020 meters. The total protected area is 23,000 hectares, with an annual yield of 200 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　Shayar Apocynum Tea has a curled shape with a compact structure, and the appearance of the tea leaves is green. When first brewed, the tea liquor is a slightly yellowish green, but quickly turns golden yellow after a few seconds of settling. The taste is fragrant with a slight saltiness, which is the unique flavor of Shayar Apocynum Tea. The tea contains 0–5 mg/100g of rutin, 4.5–6.5 mg/100g of quercetin, 0.5–0.5 mg/g of catechins, 0.5–0.5% potassium, and 0.5–0.8 g/100g of glutamic acid.