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In June this year, at the 12th "Qian Tea Cup" competition for high-quality teas, Lei Junzhen's carefully selected Tangyue Hong brand Shanshui Yuzhen won first prize with its unparalleled quality and taste. This good news quickly swept through the Pingba tea industry, earning enthusiastic praise from many industry insiders. "This tea perfectly blends the taste of Maojian tea with the appearance of Cuiya tea. It is precisely this unique charm that made it stand out among the competitors." When asked how Tangyue Hong brand Shanshui Yuzhen emerged as the best among 162 entries, Lei Junzhen explained from a professional perspective. Lei Junzhen's hometown is located in the picturesque Xiaoyun Farm area of Pingba District, where the land filled with the aroma of tea has witnessed her growth. Influenced by her grandfather and father, both tea field technicians, she developed a strong interest in tea-making techniques from a young age. In her childhood memories, the unique fragrance during tea frying always lingered in her heart. She would often stand by her father's side, carefully observing every movement in the tea-frying process and listening to his instructions on technique. Staying true to Pingba tea and pursuing purity. This is not just a…

Nannuoshan is an ancient tea area located south of the Lancang River, belonging to Gelanghe Township, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a significant source of high-quality raw materials for Pu'er tea. The saying goes, "The best tea comes from high mountains shrouded in clouds and mist." Nannuoshan has an average elevation of 1,400 meters, with towering peaks, deep valleys, and dense vegetation, providing the ideal environment for large-leaf tea trees. It is often enveloped in clouds and mist, resulting in exceptional tea quality. Its buds are plump, leaves robust, and white down prominent, characterized by a high aroma, mild bitterness, and pronounced sweetness. The history of tea cultivation in Nannuoshan dates back a long time. According to legend, the ancestors of Nannuoshan began planting tea during the Three Kingdoms period, learning the technique from Zhuge Liang during his southern campaign, over 1,700 years ago. The Nannuoshan tea mountain has always been cultivated and utilized by the ancestors of the Bulang people (Pu people, Pu barbarians). More than 1,100 years ago, the ancestors of the Bulang people migrated away from Nannuoshan, leaving their tea trees to be inherited by the Aini people who later arrived. Nannuoshan…

A gentle breeze sweeps over the central-western part of Raoping County in Chaozhou City, where the vast sea of tea plants in Fubin Town stretches as far as the eye can see, undulating along the mountainside, and the tea fields are filled with a fresh aroma. Following winding mountain roads, the verdant tea trees gradually merge with the blue sky and white clouds, painting a beautiful summer landscape. Recently, relevant leaders of the Chaozhou Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee led a group of deputies to the people's congress and representatives from related departments to conduct the "Green and Beautiful Chaozhou - Deputies in Action" themed activity in Fubin Town, Raoping County, and Fenghuang Town, Guilu Town in Chao'an District. The focus was on a special investigation into the handling of key proposals concerning "Cultivating Tax Sources in the Tea Industry to Promote Fiscal Revenue Growth." During the event, the deputies were constantly on the move, gaining a comprehensive understanding of tea production and sales, tea tax revenue, quality control, brand promotion, and tea plant protection through site visits, listening to reports, and holding symposiums. They actively collected public opinions and fully leveraged their roles as people's congress deputies to empower…

Minty is located in the Manza tea area of Yiwu, hidden deep in the mountains at an altitude of around 1800 meters. It is a small village in the primeval forest, and the area of the Minty tea garden is not large. The trees are very old, scattered here and there, with extremely low yields. The finished tea has dark green long stalks, thick and sturdy strips, a refreshing taste, sweet and smooth, with little bitterness or astringency. Its aroma is high and its water quality is soft yet firm, with a fine texture. Minty Pu'er Tea: Which Village is it From? 1. The Pa Zha He Yao Village under the Manla Village Committee in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna. 2. Yes. The Minty Pu'er tea village is located deep in the mountains of the Manza tea area in Yiwu. It is an important production base for Pu'er tea and has always been open to the public. According to Baidu Maps, the road to Minty is difficult to navigate, and the climb up the mountain is steep and perilous. 3. Minty is located deep in the mountains of the Manza tea area in Yiwu, at an altitude of about 1800 meters. It…

Menghai, recognized internationally as the center of the world's original tea tree habitat and a main production area for Pu'er tea that enjoys worldwide fame, as well as being the only "Famous Brand Creation Demonstration Zone for the Pu'er Tea Industry" in the country, has given birth to numerous famous ancient tea mountains such as Laobanzhang, He Kai, Nannuoshan, Naka, and Zhanglang. These areas are renowned for their "Menghai flavor," characterized by rich taste and strong tea aroma. The Menghai County People's Procuratorate closely follows the work layout of the county Party committee and government aimed at strengthening and improving the tea industry. It carries out its duties according to law in protecting ancient tea trees and promoting the tea industry, continuously contributing procuratorial strength. Improving political orientation and defining directions around the overall situation. Focusing on the overall development of the county Party committee and government, we actively incorporate service and protection of ancient tea trees and the tea industry into the important content of procuratorial work. We have held multiple meetings to study this, proposing a working approach where public interest litigation prosecution is the lead and all four types of prosecution work together. Following the brand-building approach,…

In the generally arid weather of Yunnan, this year's Lincang tea region, particularly Mengku, was fortunate to be refreshed by spring rains around Qingming Festival. Although it was artificial precipitation, it caused hail in parts of Xiaohusai and Dahusai, fortunately, the damage was not severe. Compared to other production areas suffering from drought, the Lincang tea region is undoubtedly more fortunate. This is likely due to the effective organic management measures taken by Shuangjiang County in recent years for its ancient tea trees, which seems to have restored the overall climate environment to the forest ecology of earlier times. Currently, there are over 36,500 mu (approx. 2433 hectares) of cultivated ancient tea trees that are over a hundred years old in the county. A total of 59 patches covering 8,000 mu (approx. 533 hectares) have been designated as municipal-level ancient tea tree resource protection zones, and 13,600 Bingdao ancient tea trees have been protected under the "one tree, one code" system. The county is also applying for another 38 patches covering 28,900 mu (approx. 1927 hectares) to be designated as municipal-level ancient tea tree resource protection zones. The "Shuangjiang Autonomous County Ancient Tea Tree Protection and Management Regulations" has been…

On July 31, Chairman Lu Pengfei of the District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) visited Houping Township of the Miao and Tujia Ethnic Groups and Tongzi Town to conduct field research on the development of the tea industry and the operations of the CPPCC members' workstations. Vice Chairman Zhang Chunyu of the District CPPCC and relevant personnel accompanied him on this visit. During the day, Lu Pengfei and his entourage visited Wenfeng Village in Houping Township, as well as Tongzi Village and Shuangfeng Village in Tongzi Town. They inspected the progress made by companies such as Chongqing Mingzhen Agricultural Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Muchu Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. in base construction, production environment, and brand creation. They also inquired in detail about the types of tea planted, processing techniques, and the integration of tea culture with tourism. Additionally, they exchanged ideas with relevant officials regarding the current state of the tea industry. Lu Pengfei also reviewed the work procedures, methods, and inspection and visit systems of the CPPCC members' workstations in Houping Township and Tongzi Town, and asked detailed questions about their operations. Lu Pengfei emphasized that there should be clearer thinking on the direction of…

Bohetang is located in the Yiwu Mansa tea region, hidden deep within the mountains at an altitude of around 1,400 to 1,620 meters, with coordinates at 101°32' East and 22°5' North. It is a small mountain hollow nestled deep within the primeval forest. The vegetation here is very well preserved. This mysterious tea garden was discovered when planting "herbal spices" in the depths of the forest. It was named Bohetang because of a naturally occurring patch of mint leaves found there. What types of tea trees are there in Bohetang? The tea area is not large, with very old trees that vary in height, scattered here and there, most of which are 5 to 8-meter-old trees. Bohetang is divided into two tea plots: Upper Tea Plot and Lower Tea Plot. All the famous ancient tea trees are in the Lower Tea Plot, while the Upper Tea Plot was planted by local farmers after 1982. Bohetang Categories One, Two, and Three Category One: Primarily refers to the tall ancient trees in Bohetang, with about 50 trees marked, one has died, leaving 49 remaining. Category Two: Estimated to be over a hundred years old, some have been pruned. Category Three: These are…

Mantuan (Manzhuang) In Dai language, it means "large village." Located in the south of Xiangming Township, Mengla County. To the east, it borders the Yiwu tea region. The main areas for ancient tea trees on Mantuan Tea Mountain include Mantuan and Manlin (Mannlin). Manlin is the village with the most tea gardens on Mantuan Tea Mountain, while Manzhuang is the largest village and has the highest population. Manlin sits atop Mantuan Tea Mountain at an elevation of 1700 meters, with beautiful scenery and often shrouded in mist. From the summit, one can see a sea of clouds stretching as far as the eye can see, like a fairyland. The ecological environment of Mantuan Tea Mountain is excellent. It has high altitude, low temperatures, abundant sunlight, and large temperature differences between day and night. Winters are not severely cold, and summers are not excessively hot. Ancient tea trees mostly grow in dense forests. The special natural environment has shaped the quality of Mantuan tea leaves. Dry tea leaves are dark and glossy, thick and long. Floral and honey aromas interweave, rich and lasting. The soup is full-bodied, thick, and smooth, with a strong wild character. The aroma lingers in the cup…

Spring is the season when tea plants grow and tea farmers are at their busiest. In the Xijin Factory Wild Ancient Tree Tea Garden of Majiepo County, Yunnan Province, spring tea picking for 2024 has already begun. This tea garden is located in the Shuishaba mountain ravine of Zhongzhai Village, Xijin Factory Township, at an altitude ranging from 1,858 meters to 1,933 meters, providing an ideal environment for tea trees. In the tea garden, two particularly prominent large tea trees can be seen: Xijin Factory No. 1 and Xijin Factory No. 2. Xijin Factory No. 1 is a small tree-type tea plant, 11.5 meters tall, with a semi-spread posture and dense branching. It stands at an altitude of 1,858 meters in the middle of the mountain ravine. Xijin Factory No. 2 is another small tree-type tea plant, 10 meters tall, also with a semi-spread posture and dense branching. It is located in the lower part of the mountain ravine at an altitude of 1,933 meters. These two large tea trees are the oldest and most representative in the garden, possessing a long history and rich tea resources. The tea farmers carefully tend to these wild ancient tree tea plants during…

Guipa Tea is a specialty product of Xiangzhou County, Laibin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and is a Chinese National Geographical Indication product. The name “Guipa Tea” comes from Guipa Village nearby, where it is produced, and it is renowned for its sweet taste, beautiful shape, and fresh color. Name: Guipa Tea Year of Registration: 2020 Place of Origin: Xiangzhou County, Laibin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Quality Characteristics: tight and twisted with green color and downy appearance, strong aroma with floral notes, bright yellow-green infusion, sweet and mellow flavor, and light green leaf base. Product Introduction Guipa Tea has tight and twisted leaves with a green color and downy appearance, a strong aroma with floral notes, a bright yellow-green infusion, a sweet and mellow flavor, and a light green leaf base. Sensory Characteristics Guipa Tea has tight and twisted leaves with a green color and downy appearance, a strong aroma with floral notes, a bright yellow-green infusion, a sweet and mellow flavor, and a light green leaf base. Intrinsic Quality Indicators The main quality indicators of Guipa Tea are controlled within the following ranges: caffeine ≥2%, tea polyphenols ≥20%, water-soluble extracts ≥40%, total free amino acids ≥4%. Safety Requirements:…

Puer tea does indeed improve with age, primarily because the chemical components within the leaves undergo carbonization over time, significantly altering the taste. Once it has been aged for 15 to 20 years or more, the brewed tea becomes even more enjoyable. However, it is not recommended to store the tea indefinitely, as this can cause the loss of its nutritional components. Is Puer Tea Better with Age? The saying that Puer tea improves with age comes with conditions. Not all Puer teas benefit from extended storage. The longer aging process enhances the aroma and flavor, making the tea more complex and desirable. As a result, older Puer teas are often more expensive. However, there is an optimal period for aging, during which the unique qualities and aged aroma develop. This transformation is due to post-fermentation processes that occur in storage, where compounds like polyphenols, amino acids, and sugars change, leading to an ideal color and aroma. If stored improperly or for too long, the quality can deteriorate, and beneficial components may degrade or oxidize, losing the tea's characteristic flavors. Conditions for Puer Tea to Improve with Age 1. Good Raw Material Sunlight, soil, climate, and temperature fundamentally determine the…

Accompanied by the morning mist, Wang Wanguo and his fellow villagers weed and pick tea in the tea garden, with the verdant and towering Wuzhishan not far away, its main peak appearing and disappearing in the clouds and fog. The ecologically friendly organic tea garden in Wuzhishan's Shuiman Township. Photo by Niu Liangyu, People's Daily Online High mountains and cloud-covered mist produce fine tea. The Wuzhishan large-leaf tea hidden in Hainan's tropical rainforest has long been a local calling card and a vivid testament to Wuzhishan's practice of "industrialization of ecology" and "ecologization of industry." Focusing on ecology to grow good tea, how is the quality of this "ecological tea" from Wuzhishan? Recently, reporters went "into the mountains" to investigate. Core Competitiveness Lies in Ecology Following the winding mountain road, the reporters arrived at the Wu Zhai Organic Ecological Tea Garden in Wuzhishan's Shuiman Township. What caught the eye were tea plants, ground cover film on the soil, and insect traps between the tea plants. Tea farmers picking tea in an organic tea garden in Wuzhishan. Photo by Niu Liangyu, People's Daily Online "We are going 'organic.'" Wang Wanguo is a resident of Fanghao Village, Shuiman Township, Wuzhishan City, Hainan…

Wan Gong was a famous village along the ancient Tea Horse Road and one of the two most illustrious villages in Yi Wu tea mountain during its heyday. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, Yi Wu tea mountain and Man Sa tea mountain, both under the governance of Yi Wu’s local ruler, entered their most prosperous periods. At that time, Wan Gong was at the heart of the ancient six major tea mountains and also the site of imperial tribute tea gardens. Since the Qing Dynasty’s Xianfeng period, Wan Gong has been known as Thousand Family Village, with over 400 households and a large population, making it the most prosperous village in Yi Wu tea mountain. Later, due to the prevalence of malaria and other reasons, Wan Gong village gradually declined and faded from the sight of tea enthusiasts. The ancient tea gardens of Wan Gong have been severely damaged; there are no longer contiguous groves of ancient trees but rather scattered tea trees within the virgin forest. Wan Gong holds a significant place among the ancient tree teas of Yi Wu, being an area where ancient tea trees are well-preserved. These ancient tea trees grow at altitudes above 1,800…

Duyun Maojian tea is a century-old prestigious Chinese brand. Its unique tea-growing environment and production techniques endow it with an elegant appearance characterized by tightly curled strands, silver tips, and a green luster, as well as qualities such as a lasting fresh fragrance and a sweet aftertaste. From winning the gold medal at the Panama World's Fair in 1915 to being listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022, Duyun Maojian tea has garnered over 100 awards from international and national competitions over more than a century. Photographed by Zhao Yunchuan To further promote the protection and inheritance of the intangible cultural heritage project "Skills for Producing Duyun Maojian Tea," Duyun City adheres to the protection policy of "prioritizing protection, prioritizing rescue, rational utilization, and development through inheritance." The city upholds the principles of authenticity and integrity in its protection efforts. It continually improves the institutional mechanisms for building a team of representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage and considers strengthening this team as a critical link and core element in inheriting the skills for producing Duyun Maojian tea. Focusing on skill protection to ensure inheritance In terms of building the inheritor team, Duyun City actively strengthens…

1. Minbei Narcissus The original name of Narcissus was "Zhuxian," originating from the "Zhuxian Cave" on Yanyi Mountain in Dahan Village, Xiaohu Town, Ouning County (now Dahan Village, Shuigil Township, Jianyang City). It started during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty (1821 AD), and due to the local pronunciation where "Zhu" sounds like "Shui," it gradually became known as "Narcissus" or "Minbei Narcissus." According to "Records of Unusual Fujian Products," "In Ouning County's Liuda Lake, there is a type of tea with coarse, long leaves named Narcissus because its flavor resembles that of the Narcissus flower..." The new chronicles of Chong'an County record: "The mother tree of Narcissus is located beneath the Zhuxian Cave in Taotzigang, Dahan, Shuigil County (now part of Jianyang City). During the Daoguang period, a farmer surnamed Su discovered it and propagated it widely." Additionally, according to the Daoguang "Ouning County Annals," "Narcissus tea comes from Dayi Village (today Xiaohu Town), Dahan. There is a mountain called Yan Cha Shan, with the Zhuxian Cave on top. A man surnamed Xi Gan from Xiqian Factory, who worked in the tea business, occasionally went to the cave and found a tree that resembled tea but had an…

 Banuo Village is a representative of the eastern mountains of Mengku and is also one of the settlements with the most existing ancient tea trees. Historically, Banuo thrived along the ancient trade routes and due to the outstanding quality of its tea, it developed into the wealthiest village in the Shuangjiang area during the Republican era, despite the turmoil in central China at the time. It became a hub for prominent figures and was unparalleled in its prosperity. Just before the founding of the People's Republic of China, many wealthy families from Banuo left their homeland, migrating to Hong Kong, Taiwan, or even overseas, which led to a decline in the village’s prominence for nearly half a century.  The ancient tea trees in Banuo grow differently from those in other villages, with strong, coiled branches resembling vines, hence they are called Tengtiao tea, or "Banuo Tengtiao tea." Historically, "Banuo Tengtiao tea" was reserved for tribal leaders, local lords, and nobility and was often selected as tribute tea. Although it has a unique appearance, Tengtiao tea still belongs to the large-leaf species of Mengku. Its development is the result of tea farmers' long-term experience in cultivation and management, adapting the characteristics…

To support the vigorous implementation of return-home social practice by university students and rural revitalization, from July 14 to July 23, the "Village Rhythm" practice team from the North China University of Technology, building on the phased research results of their earlier "return home" social practice, conducted in-depth fieldwork in southern Fujian. They carried out activities themed around "Boosting Rural Revitalization of Fujian's Tea Industry," aiming to fulfill their mission, enrich farmers, and assist in revitalization. Following the basic guidelines of integrating governance with education, science and technology with education, and industry with education, they aimed to deliver a "traveling major ideological and political lesson." In this process, they received education, developed their abilities, and made contributions in the societal classroom, giving back to their hometown through concrete actions. Integration of Governance and Education, Gathering Great Ideological Power The Village Rhythm practice team seized the opportunity of red education, learning ideas and strengthening spirits, closely combining ideological and political education with academic practice teaching. Upholding the practice philosophy of "leadership guidance, practicing our original aspirations," they integrated youth ideological and political education throughout social practice. Through visits to the Xiamen Tong'an Highland Party School's Museum of Original Aspirations and Missions,…

In the beautiful season of autumn, when the air is crisp and filled with the aroma of tea, in order to accelerate the construction of a modern tea industry ecosystem encompassing organic planting, fine processing, diversified sales, and tea culture tourism, and to promote technological innovation, brand upgrading, and market expansion of Renhua County's tea industry, on August 13th, the Renhua County Rural Revitalization Talent Station, the Hongshan Town Rural Revitalization Talent Station, the County Agricultural and Rural Affairs Bureau, and the County Forestry Bureau joined forces with well-known expert teams from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to conduct the "Tea as a Medium, Discussing Development" high-quality tea industry development talent event in Renhua County. This event brought together authoritative experts from institutions such as the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinan University, Shaoguan University, Southern Medical University, and the "Dual Hundred Actions" service team stationed in Renhua County from Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University, as well as local "soil experts," "field talents," and representatives from tea enterprises in Renhua County. Together, they provided diagnoses and advice for the high-quality development of Renhua's tea industry. The expert group visited core production areas including the Peninsula Tea Garden in Yuhuang Village,…

Continuous extreme heat at the end of July and beginning of August had the tea farmers of Wengjia Mountain Village worried. Faced with difficulties, they are addressing them head-on; during these hot days, the tea farmers have been setting up shade nets on the tea mountains and connecting water pipes to fully irrigate and moisturize the tea trees. (Current state of the tea garden) Due to a severe water situation, the village committee applied to the water utility group on July 30th for permission to use firefighting water. This application aimed to enable tea farmers to independently combat drought, ensuring that reservoirs do not crack due to lack of water, while also storing water to cope with possible emergencies, thus strengthening forest fire prevention measures. In addition, the maintenance work on the roadside water pipes is being carried out intensively. Staff in public welfare positions in the village have taken on the heavy responsibility, even those who have just recovered from heatstroke are unhesitatingly joining the workforce. To prevent heatstroke among the tea farmers, the Wengjia Mountain Village Committee has thoughtfully prepared Huoxiang Zhengqi Water and Huoxiang Zhengqi Capsules in the pavilion at the top of the mountain, available as…

It's that time of year again for spring tea, and the season for picking has arrived as scheduled. In the Cloudy Tea Sea of Banjiazhai Village, Mengtong Town, thousands of acres of tea mountains have become a beautiful landscape. The tea garden has fully entered its peak picking season, and the tea farmers are busy picking the tender new shoots. The mechanized tea garden "Cloudy Tea Sea" in Banjiazhai Village covers 506 acres. Based on the low-yield tea garden renovation in 2014 and the standardization of tea gardens in 2016 and 2017, an organic tea garden certification project was implemented in 2021. This project aimed to construct high-yielding and stable organic tea gardens with standardized and regulated management. It also explored and promoted the dual-bonding mechanism of interests linkage through "party organization + enterprise + cooperative + base + farmer." A uniform purchase price of 2 yuan per kilogram was set for fresh leaves from the public, ensuring that the income of tea farmers would not decrease. The average per-acre benefit for tea farmers increased from 2,000 to 3,000 yuan before the tea garden renovation to around 5,000 yuan. The tea trees have become a source of wealth and prosperity…

On August 5th, in the Sanfangping Community of Yuyangguan Town, Hubei Caihua Tea Industry Co., Ltd. distributed 9,600 bags of organic fertilizer, 40,000 yellow sticky boards, and 3,200 bottles of lime-sulfur mixture free of charge to 228 local tea farmers. Previously, technical personnel from the County Tea Development Center provided training for local farmers on practical techniques such as pest control and organic farming to improve their scientific management skills. Caihua Tea Industry, one of the key players in the construction of organic, eco-friendly low-carbon tea and ancient wild tea, plans to promote techniques that reduce chemical inputs and implement green prevention measures against pests and diseases in tea gardens. This will enable the creation of a 3,100-mu (approximately 206 hectares) eco-friendly low-carbon tea base. Additionally, they will develop a demonstration base for the protection of ancient tea trees. According to the 2024 Five Peak Consolidation Plan for Ten Thousand Mu Organic Tea, Ancient Wild Tea Bases, and Eco-Friendly Low-Carbon Tea Bases, this year our county aims to build an additional 10,000 mu (approximately 667 hectares) of eco-friendly low-carbon tea bases and 9,800 mu (approximately 653 hectares) of ancient wild tea bases, building upon the existing ten thousand mu organic…

As the heat reaches its peak and all things flourish, stepping into the tea garden of Sanhe Village, Taizhong Town, Jingdong County, a fresh scent greets you. Fine rain like silk gently falls upon the tender green tea leaves, with glistening droplets shimmering like pearls. Rows of tea plants appear even more lush in the rain, like a green velvet carpet laid over the earth, stretching to the horizon where it meets the misty clouds.Rain|Moistens|Spring|Tea At this moment, the tea garden is shrouded in mist, like a light veil drifting among the tea plants. The scenery, visible yet elusive, seems like a mystical fairyland deliberately created by nature. A gentle breeze brings a coolness and carries the fragrance of tea mingling with the rain, invigorating the spirit. The tea farmers, wearing conical hats, move through the rows of tea plants. Their skilled hands expertly pick the fresh young shoots, their focused expressions as if engaged in a silent conversation with nature. Rainwater slides off their hats but cannot dampen their enthusiasm for work. Each picking is a promise for life, and every leaf bears their hard work and hope. In this tea garden, drenched by rain, time seems to stand…

To further standardize the market and promote a green, eco-friendly transformation of the tea industry, enhancing tea quality and fostering high-quality development in the sector, on July 9, 2024, the kick-off meeting and first working seminar for the national standard "Technical Specifications for the Construction and Management of Eco-Friendly Tea Gardens," led by our university, was held at the Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea Science Village (referred to as the village) in Wuyi Star Tea Co., Ltd. (referred to as Wuyi Star). Attendees included Professor Sun Weijiang, the chief expert of the village from the College of Horticulture at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU); Associate Professors Xue Zhihui and Chen Zhidan, experts resident at the village from Anxi Tea College (Digital Economy College) at FAFU; Wang Tao, the director of the village; Deputy Directors Chen Qinglan and Zhuo Kaibin; representatives from Wuyi Star; as well as leaders and experts from the Chinese National Cooperative General Federation's Hangzhou Tea Research Institute, South China Agricultural University, Fujian Provincial Plant Cultivation Technology Extension Station, Nanping City Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Fujian Province's Wanshi Liuxiang Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Ze Wu (Wuyi Mountain) Eco-Tea Co., Ltd., and Fujian Province's Danpao Tea Co., Ltd. Image…