Geographical indication

Puer tea is a geographical indication product of Yunnan Province, and as the provincial capital, Kunming serves as the distribution center for Puer tea across China and worldwide, playing an irreplaceable role in its development. Located at a low latitude (25°N, 103°E) and high altitude (1892m), Kunming experiences a spring-like climate year-round, influenced by atmospheric circulation, geographic location, and altitude. The seven-son cake tea is one of the main representative shapes of Yunnan Puer tea. A single cake often represents the smallest sales unit, and the weight of a single cake (commonly known as the cake weight) should comply with the requirements of JJF1070-2005, "Rules for Metrological Inspection of Net Content of Quantitatively Packaged Commodities." The researchers conducted experiments in Kunming, storing 10 cakes each of raw and ripe Puer tea. They recorded the daily cake weights and temperature and humidity values over a period of 12 months. During the 12-month storage period, the monthly average cake weights of both raw and ripe Puer teas fluctuated. From the seventh month (February 2019) to the tenth month (May 2019), there was a dry and hot climate with temperature values exceeding humidity values for four consecutive months. During this time, the monthly…

Xu Yahé: The premise for 'aging to richer flavor' is to get the initial setup right for Pu'er tea The tea expert Xu Yahé once introduced a new concept of Pu'er tea storage called "Nurture, Guide, Influence, Control." Based on this concept, with his rich experience in making tea and participating in numerous Pu'er tea evaluations, he will explain how to achieve the initial setup for Pu'er tea's 'aging to richer flavor' before its production, following national standards. He hopes to provide readers with useful information and insights. Want 'aging to richer flavor'? First, check if it’s the right 'material' According to Xu Yahé, from the perspective of raw materials, the results for 'aging to richer flavor' differ for first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade teas. "I believe that the concept of 'aging to richer flavor' is targeted at specific teas, guiding and controlling their quality in a particular direction. Only good-quality teas are worth storing; otherwise, they should be consumed sooner." To Xu Yahé, Pu'er tea storage is like a school where only the best students with solid foundations can enter. What constitutes a good foundation? First, select the right material Which type of tea has the initial conditions to reach…

Distinct regions produce distinct products, and good climates foster high-quality goods. On August 14th, the “Media Promotion Conference for Cool Summer Destinations” and the unveiling of the first batch of “Climate-Selected Good Products” for 2024 was held with great pomp in Mount Wugong, Jiangxi. The event, themed “Climate-Selected Good Products: Enjoy Deliciousness During Cool Summers,” revealed the climate mysteries behind regional brands. Attendees included representatives responsible for rural revitalization, agricultural tourism, and health and wellness industries from various regions, as well as journalists from all levels, who witnessed this significant moment together. At the unveiling and award ceremony for the 2024 “Climate-Selected Good Products,” Jingning Huiming Tea was recognized as a national-level “Climate-Selected Good Product” due to its excellent climate conditions and superior quality. Only three such products were selected province-wide. The Chinese “Climate-Selected Good Products” is a sub-brand of the National Climate Mark. Its certification process involves analyzing the climate quality value of agricultural products using scientific indicators. It endorses the results of core agricultural product manufacturers certified by the State Administration for Market Regulation, along with technical reports on the climate quality evaluation of agricultural products. Local governments are then granted the “Climate-Selected Good Product” brand certification. Carrying…