Fujian's Ningde takes multiple measures to enhance the brand competitiveness of Fuding White Tea.
2013-01-06
Talking about the income from growing white tea in recent years, Lin Lao Bo, a tea farmer from Bailin Town, Fuding City, Fujian Province, excitedly shared his calculations with the reporter: "Previously, Fuding white tea sold for 70 to 240 yuan per kilogram, but this year prices have soared to between 240 and 2,400 yuan per kilogram. Back then, our region produced just over 3,000 tons of white tea—now it’s risen to more than 4,500 tons. And while the average profit per unit area used to be only around 1,000-plus yuan, it’s now climbed to over 10,000 yuan."
When asked about the reasons behind these remarkable changes, Lin Lao Bo explained: "In recent years, thanks to the government’s guidance, Fuding white tea cultivation has become far more standardized. As a result, the tea tastes even better, its reputation has skyrocketed, and now people are flocking to buy it specifically because of its legendary quality."
2013-01-06
Years of research by Chinese CDC experts have shown that Fuding white tea possesses a variety of health-promoting benefits, including blood sugar reduction, lipid-lowering effects, and immune-boosting properties. Commissioned by the Fuding Municipal Government, Researcher Han Chi and his team from the Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety at the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention have been diligently studying the efficacy of Fuding white tea since 2009. Their findings reveal that Fuding white tea can help lower blood sugar, reduce blood lipids, and enhance immune function—offering multiple health advantages.
Researcher Han Chi and his team initially conducted their studies using animal models. They randomly divided 6- to 8-week-old female BALB/c mice into four groups based on body weight: a control group (water-only control) and three groups receiving White Peony white tea.
2012-12-05
In the past, white tea was traditionally produced only during one season—but now, producers are bustling with activity even in summer and autumn, busy pressing white tea cakes. Reports indicate that thanks to the soaring demand for aged white tea and growing awareness of its health benefits, Fuding white tea has been selling exceptionally well this year. As a result, the production cycle has expanded from spring into the summer and autumn months. Meanwhile, white tea prices have also risen across the board.
Fuding’s popular white tea cakes are particularly in high demand during the summer and autumn seasons. "Although our company has occasionally produced white tea cakes during these seasons in recent years, this year we’ve seen a significant increase in output," says a representative. "Indeed, this year’s Fuding white tea cakes have become one of the standout products in the local tea market."
It’s worth noting that Fuding white tea cakes are crafted using minimal processing steps, preserving the tea’s natural essence and delicate flavors.
Fuding City plans to build a "White Tea Culture City" in Diandou Town.
2012-12-05
Reporters learned from the Fuding Municipal Development and Reform Bureau that the city will build a White Tea Culture City in Diandou Town, a major tea-producing town in Fujian Province. Currently, the project has already been approved by the city’s Urban Planning Committee, and key steps such as project planning and design, as well as preliminary land acquisition, have been completed. The next phase involves submitting the necessary applications for land approval and related procedures.
It was noted that Diandou Town currently boasts over 30,000 mu of tea gardens, producing more than 21,000 tons of fresh tea leaves annually. Notably, 80% of local households rely on tea-related income as their primary source of earnings. The town is also home to more than 150 tea enterprises of various sizes, including the Min-Zhe Border Trade Tea Flower Specialty Market—a prominent trading hub covering 8,000 square meters. This market handles an impressive annual volume of 30,000 tons of fresh tea leaves and 8,000 tons of dried tea, making it the largest specialized tea trading center in our city.
The core issue of Fuding white tea industry is quality and safety.
2012-10-23
On October 18, during the keynote report session of the 8th China Tea Industry Economic Annual Conference, Professor Liu Zhonghua, a doctoral supervisor and professor at Hunan Agricultural University, delivered a presentation titled "Tea Consumption for Health and White Tea," highlighting that the tea industry currently faces numerous imbalances in its development. Looking ahead, he emphasized that regardless of whether it’s in cultivation, processing, or marketing—key areas crucial to China’s tea industry—the primary focus must remain on ensuring the quality and safety of tea products. This holds true equally for Fuding white tea.
In the cultivation sector, the priority should be developing profitable tea gardens. Professor Liu pointed out that, within the tea-growing domain, China’s tea industry is experiencing an imbalance between expanding茶园 acreage and increasing tea yields—a trend that contrasts with the actual growth dynamics of both factors.
2012-10-22
"World white tea is in China, and Chinese white tea is in Fuding." To unlock the full brand potential of Fuding white tea and ensure its aroma spreads far and wide, Fuding—known as "China’s Home of White Tea"—has invested significantly in recent years. This includes exploring the health benefits of white tea, implementing a robust quality-tracing system, and strengthening its brand identity. As a result, Fuding has successfully shifted from the past scenario of "flowers blooming within the walls but fragrant beyond," actively driving the growth and expansion of its tea industry.
Keyword: Health & Wellness
Research conducted by leading national institutions such as the National Research Center for Plant Functional Components, the China CDC, and Zhejiang University reveals that Fuding white tea not only effectively neutralizes excess oxygen free radicals but also demonstrates remarkable efficacy in promoting overall health and well-being.
The 8th China Tea Industry Economic Annual Conference Held in Fuding City
2012-10-22
On the morning of the 18th, the 8th China Tea Industry Economic Annual Conference officially kicked off in Fuding City, known as the "Home of White Tea in China." Attendees at the opening ceremony included Liu Huanxiang, President of the China Tea Circulation Association; Zhuang Xian, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress; Zhang Jia-kun, President of the Fujian Strait Cross-Strait Exchange Association; along with Liao Xiaojun, Secretary of the Ningde Municipal Party Committee; Xie Yangjun, Director of the Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee; Chen Hui, Vice Mayor; and Wang Daizhong, Vice Chairman of the Municipal Political Consultative Conference.
Tea is a vital pillar industry driving rural economies in our city and a key source of income for local farmers—nearly 70% of rural households in the region have seen their incomes boosted, directly or indirectly, thanks to tea production. The municipal Party committee and government place great emphasis on developing the tea industry, having recently ramped up investments, promoted technological innovation, and accelerated efforts to enhance…
The 8th China Tea Industry Economic Annual Conference Held in Fuding
2012-10-22
The "8th China Tea Industry Economic Annual Conference," themed "Quality & Safety, Brand Marketing, and Industrial Upgrading," along with the 5th National Congress of Members of the China Tea Circulation Association, was held on the 18th in Fuding City, Fujian Province—the renowned "Home of White Tea" in China.
The conference reviewed the nation's tea production and sales activities from 2011 to 2012, and it also recognized and honored outstanding individuals and organizations, including the "2012 Top Ten Economic Figures in China's Tea Industry," the "Top 10 E-commerce Enterprises in China's Tea Industry for 2012," as well as the "Top 10 Ecologically-Friendly Tea-Producing Counties Nationwide in 2012," alongside other leading enterprises and exemplary counties and workers.
Leaders from relevant national ministries and commissions, industry experts, and association members attended the event.