Rinnei Pingding Tea

Rinnei Pingding Tea

　　Most of Rinnei’s tea plantations are located on hills and plateaus at elevations of 200 to 400 meters, among which the tea from Pingding stands out the most, hence the name “Pingding Tea.” The main tea variety produced in Pingding is Jin Xuan, followed by Qingxin Oolong. Although production volume is not large, the tea is of excellent quality and is considered a high-value local crop.

　　         Local Specialty Culture: Around 1976 (the 65th year of the Republic of China), tea seedlings were introduced from Lugu Township. Due to Pingding’s fertile soil, good soil structure, and frequent fog during the rainy season, the area is highly suitable for tea cultivation. Over the past twenty-plus years, Pingding’s Oolong, Jin Xuan, and Cuiyu teas have gained widespread popularity. In 1999 (the 88th year of the Republic of China), Yunding Tea was added as another variety. It can be said that Pingding’s tea has created an economic miracle for the region.

　　         Specialty Features: The tea plantations in Pingding Village are mainly distributed on gentle slopes above the forest line, where the soil is rich in minerals and organic matter, with suitable acidity levels. The dense mountain forests help block wind and retain moisture, creating a relatively humid environment with moderate sunlight and temperature—ideal conditions for tea growth. As a result, the tea trees thrive and produce high-quality leaves.