Ruoyang Longzhen Tea

In Ruoyang Township, Wucheng District, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, there is a high-quality tea that was listed as an imperial tribute during the Song Dynasty — Ruoyang Longzhen Tea. The main production area of Ruoyang Longzhen is located in the southern tea-growing region of Wucheng District, Jinhua. The tea plants here are grown at high altitudes, featuring soft leaves, vibrant green color, and a richly fragrant aroma.

Today, tea farmers in Ruoyang Township are turning tea leaves “from green to gold,” lifting themselves out of poverty and achieving prosperity, while also gradually refining the “Ruoyang Longzhen” tea brand. By standardizing the tea industry, Ruoyang has also developed eco-tourism, allowing the public to immerse themselves in nature and experience activities such as tea picking and processing.

Ruoyang Township has a long history of tea production. According to historical records, the local tea industry can be traced back to the Song Dynasty, spanning approximately 800 years. During the Song Dynasty, “Wuzhou Juyan,” which was listed as an imperial tribute, was made using high-mountain tea from Ruoyang.

Sensory Quality: 1. The sensory quality characteristics of Ruoyang Longzhen Tea — The appearance of Ruoyang Longzhen is flat and straight, resembling the shape of a ruo leaf, with a glossy green color; the liquor is bright and tender green; the aroma is high and clear with hints of ruo leaf fragrance; the taste is mellow, sweet, and refreshing; the leaf base is tender, even, and forms a bright green bud. It possesses the unique qualities of a “ruo leaf shape” and “ruo leaf aroma.”