Songyang Yinhou Tea

Songyang Yinhou Tea

Songyang Yinhou Tea is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　　　    Product Name: Songyang Yinhou Tea

　　　　    Product Origin: Songyang, Lishui

　　　　    Product Features: Emerald-green luster, visible silvery tips, lasting chestnut aroma, rich and fresh taste, clear greenish soup, tender bright leaves

　　　　    Product Introduction: Songyang Yinhou Tea features tightly rolled and robust strips, emerald-green luster, visible silvery tips, lasting chestnut aroma, rich and fresh taste, clear greenish soup, and tender bright leaves. It is popular in cities and provinces such as Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Beijing, and has been exported in bulk to Hong Kong, Macao, and Germany for many years, winning the favor of merchants and consumers. All of Songyang’s premium teas share common traits: delicate picking, refined processing, distinct appearances and inner qualities, embodying the characteristics of high-mountain teas, truly making them treasures among teas. The tender green, crystal-clear soup, fresh and mellow taste, and rich and refreshing aroma all leave tea drinkers in awe.

　　　　    Product History: Tea production in Songyang dates back to the Three Kingdoms period, and by the Ming and Qing dynasties, the area had gained a growing reputation for tea. According to the *Songyang County Annals*, in 1929, Songyang tea won the first prize at the West Lake International Exposition. In recent years, the county has developed seven famous teas, including "Yinhou" and "Yufeng," building on its tea cultural heritage. In 1984, Songyang “Yinhou” was rated as a provincial-level famous tea. In 1991, it was honored as a China Cultural Famous Tea at the Hangzhou International Tea Culture Festival. "Songyang Yufeng" was rated as a provincial-level famous tea in 1988. In the same year, the refined "Mee Tea" produced by the Songyang Tea Factory won the Palm Leaf Award at the 24th World Food Expo.