Fulindian's Bailin Town Sees a New Surge in Autumn-Winter Tea Seedling Planting
2013-10-17
October 16: It’s currently the perfect season for propagating tea seedlings by cuttings. In recent days, tea farmers from villages like Wengjiang and Cheyang in Bailin Town, Fuding City, have been eagerly seizing the opportunity to ramp up their tea seedling cultivation efforts, sparking a fresh wave of activity as they prepare for autumn and winter planting in fields across the region.
On the afternoon of October 14, while visiting the tea seedling nursery in Wengjiang Village, the reporter observed farmers busy at work—some wielding hoes to level the land, while others carefully planted “Fuding Dabai” tea seedlings, creating a bustling scene of agricultural activity. Farmer Su Fengzhu shared with the reporter that this year she has dedicated her more than three-mu of farmland entirely to growing “Fuding Dabai” tea seedlings. She began cutting and rooting the cuttings on October 1st and has already completed nearly two-thirds of the planting process so far.
Fujian's tea industry welcomes its first academician workstation, now based in Anxi.
2013-10-16
Going forward, the workstation will fully leverage the academician and expert team’s strengths in scientific research, cutting-edge technology development, and talent cultivation, fostering deeper collaboration in tea industry research. This will seamlessly integrate industry, academia, and research, driving the transformation and upgrading of tea enterprises and the entire tea sector—ultimately providing stronger technological support for the thriving development of Anxi’s tea industry, and by extension, China’s tea industry as a whole.
Yesterday afternoon, the Chen Zongmao Academician Workstation of Anxi Tieguanyin Group held its official inauguration ceremony. Moving forward, Anxi Tieguanyin Group will offer the workstation’s expert team access to essential resources—including project implementation sites, facilities, manpower, and production materials—to facilitate their technical collaborations. At the same time, the group will accelerate the commercialization and widespread adoption of proven technologies.
The Amazing Benefits of Fuding White Tea
2013-10-15
The benefits of white tea include cancer prevention and support, heat relief, detoxification, and relief from toothaches. Notably, aged Bai Hao Yin Zhen white tea can even be used as a natural fever-reducing remedy for young children suffering from measles—its cooling effect is reportedly superior to that of antibiotics.
White tea is a lightly fermented tea crafted using delicate, unique methods that avoid the traditional processes of rolling or pan-firing. The fresh leaves selected for white tea must exhibit the "three whites": tender buds and two accompanying young leaves should all be generously covered with silvery-white downy hairs. As a result, the finished tea boasts an elegant, silver-white appearance, earning it the name "white tea."
Depending on the specific tea variety and harvesting standards, white tea is categorized into two types: bud teas (such as Bai Hao Yin Zhen) and leaf teas (like Gong Mei). Bud teas are made exclusively from single, unopened buds, giving them their distinctive, premium quality.
Mountains need not be high—choose fine tea if it’s fragrant.
2013-10-15
Fujian boasts two legendary mountains: to the north, the Wuyi Mountains, famous for their exquisite Da Hong Pao tea; and to the east, the Mount Taibai, renowned for its delicate white teas. It was once said that someone penned this elegant couplet: "Emerging from these two sacred realms, no mountain can compare; savoring three sips of fragrant tea, all praise follows in its wake." Here, the "two mountains" naturally refer to Fujian’s iconic peaks—Mount Taibai and the Wuyi Mountains—while the "three sips of fragrant tea" specifically highlight the premium white teas crafted by Pinpinxiang Tea Company. Throughout history, scholars and literary figures have always regarded tea tasting as a refined and elegant pursuit, making the quality of tea an especially cherished consideration. Thus, Pinpinxiang’s "Three Sips of Fragrant Tea," perfectly matched with the "two sacred mountains" in this poetic tribute, vividly captures the unparalleled allure of Fujian’s white teas—and clearly reveals just how deeply this author was captivated by their timeless charm!
The anti-inflammatory effects of Fuding white tea
2013-09-24
In the 1970s, during a time of scarce medical resources and medicines, the author often watched his grandfather using tea water to clean and disinfect his own festering leg wounds as a child—wondering at the time, "Does this really work?" Later, he frequently observed many others employing tea infusions for their anti-inflammatory benefits. It turns out that in Fuding’s local folk tradition, white tea has long been passed down as an effective remedy for disinfection, inflammation relief, and even antibacterial purposes. According to the *Comprehensive Dictionary of Chinese Tea Industry*, tea leaves indeed possess germicidal properties: the polyphenol compounds found in tea can effectively kill a variety of bacteria harmful to human health—including Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio fluvialis, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, and Clostridium botulinum. As for typhoid fever,
Fuding White Tea Embraces a "Health-Focused" Marketing Strategy
2013-09-02
In the field of tea cultivation, Professor Liu highlighted that the future development of the tea industry will follow a trajectory focused on expanding area, boosting yields, enhancing quality, and ultimately increasing profitability. Last year, Fuding City boasted a total tea garden area of 210,000 mu, with an annual tea production reaching 17,500 tons—a 5.4% increase compared to the previous year. Among these, white tea accounted for 5,100 tons, marking a robust 13.3% rise. The city’s total gross output value of raw tea reached 700 million yuan, while per capita tea income for farmers in mountainous regions climbed to 1,861 yuan. Meanwhile, the tea-related workforce across the city expanded to 376,000 people, contributing to a total tea industry output value of 2 billion yuan. As the city continues to strengthen its white tea sector, Fuding City’s fiscal resources are being allocated to further support this growing industry.
2013-08-31
Despite this year’s overall economic outlook being less than optimistic, major tea companies remain highly confident that the upcoming "Mid-Autumn Festival" will inject fresh vitality into the entire tea industry. "The Mid-Autumn Festival is a perfect occasion for family reunions, and it’s already become a tradition to bring tea, mooncakes, and other gift items when visiting relatives and friends," explains Jiang Guangfu from the marketing department of Bama Tea Industry. "Moreover, Chinese culture emphasizes mutual exchange of gifts, so there’s definitely ongoing demand for tea-based presents." As the peak sales season approaches, retailers are rolling out a variety of promotional strategies—such as offering discounts on advance orders of gift boxes—as well as enticing buy-one-get-one-free deals. Wu Qingbiao, General Manager of Bama Tea Industry, adds that Bama has already kicked off its pre-festival marketing campaign.
Fuding Says Yes: White Tea Mooncakes Make a "Fresh" Market Debut
2013-08-28
West Lake Longjing Information Platform, August 26: Mid-Autumn Festival—same date, yet different mooncakes! As living standards continue to rise, consumers are increasingly gravitating toward healthier food options. Even the traditional Chinese mooncake, once an indispensable part of cultural celebrations, is undergoing a transformation. Moving away from the typical high-sugar, high-fat profile, modern mooncakes are now embracing a sleek, health-conscious, low-sugar trend. As a result, white tea-infused mooncakes—packaged with both nutritional benefits and gourmet appeal—are rapidly gaining popularity, capturing the enthusiastic attention of both consumers and retailers alike and enjoying strong market demand.
Though more than 20 days remain until the Mid-Autumn Festival, the author recently visited Tianfengyuan Tea Industry Co., Ltd.’s one-stop procurement center in Diandou Town and was already greeted by a dazzling array of beautifully packaged white tea mooncakes—each one a testament to this evolving culinary trend.