The tea tree varieties of Fuding White Tea
2013-12-28
The tea tree varieties of Fujian white tea include:
1. Fuding Da Bai Cha, originally grown on Mount Taibao in Fuding. Legend has it that Mount Taibao was once known as Mount Cai during the reign of Emperor Yao (2358–2257 BCE). A kind-hearted elderly woman lived there, cultivating orchids and generously sharing her bounty with others, earning her deep respect and admiration from the local community. She even used the green snow芽 tea she cultivated as a miraculous remedy to save countless children suffering from measles. Moved by her selfless acts, people revered her as a divine figure, calling her "Ta Mu"—"Great Mother." As a result, the mountain itself came to be named Mount Ta Mu. Later, during the Han Dynasty under Emperor Wu, an imperial envoy named Dongfang Shuo was sent across the land to officially recognize and honor some of China's most celebrated mountains. In recognition of its legendary status, Mount Ta Mu was bestowed the title of "First Among the Thirty-Six Famous Mountains," and it was officially renamed Mount Taibao—its current name.
The History and Culture of Gongfu Black Tea
2013-12-28
Chinese people are renowned for their exceptional ability to enjoy tea. Historical records show that tea-drinking traditions in China date back at least 4,000 years. The ancient text *Er Ya* even notes, "Tea picked early is called 'cha,' while leaves gathered later are referred to as 'ming.'" Similarly, the *July* chapter of the *Book of Songs* mentions tea-picking activities. After the Han Dynasty, tea drinking became increasingly popular—though it truly flourished during the Tang Dynasty. By that time, tea gatherings and tea banquets were already common, and Lu Yu’s seminal work, *The Classic of Tea*, systematically codified the art and philosophy of tea preparation. This groundbreaking book not only popularized tea culture but also earned Lu Yu the revered title of "God of Tea" among later generations. As noted in *Chao Jia Feng Yue Ji*, "The meticulous method of preparing Gongfu tea originates directly from Lu Yu’s *Classic of Tea*; yet the accompanying utensils are crafted with even greater refinement." From this perspective, enjoying Gongfu tea
2013-12-28
We learned from the Fujian Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision that recently, the National Standardization Administration Committee issued a document commending the seventh batch of outstanding national agricultural standardization demonstration zones and advanced workers in national agricultural standardization demonstration zones. Among them, the "Fuding White Tea Cultivation Standardization Demonstration Zone" was awarded the title of "National Outstanding Agricultural Standardization Demonstration Zone."
White tea, one of China's six major tea categories, boasts a long history of production and originates from Mount Taibao in Fuding, Fujian. Today, its primary production areas are concentrated in Fuding City, Fujian Province, where it has become a traditional specialty industry and a key pillar of agriculture. Fuding is famously known as "The World’s White Tea is in China, and China’s White Tea is in Fuding." The tea-making process is entirely natural—no frying or rolling is involved—making it uniquely pure and authentic.
The Glorious White Lin Gongfu of History
2013-12-28
The glorious history of Bailin Gongfu
"Bailin Gongfu" is a Fuding-style black tea, named after Bailin in Fuding, its primary production area. Renowned both domestically and internationally for its exquisite, entirely handcrafted techniques and its uniquely superior quality, it was once celebrated alongside Fujian’s "Tanyang Gongfu" from Fuan County and "Zhenghe Gongfu" from Zhenghe County as one of the "Three Great Gongfu Teas of Min." The art of crafting Bailin Gongfu tea lies at the heart of creating high-quality black tea—it’s the pivotal step that transforms raw tea buds into a finished product. With a tradition spanning centuries, this time-honored technique not only embodies unparalleled craftsmanship but also stands as an invaluable intangible cultural heritage deeply rooted in Fuding’s rich history.
I. The Time-Tested Historical Origins of Bailin Gongfu
A rare, thousand-year-old white tea from Fujian discovered inside an ancient tomb in Xi'an
2013-12-28
Archaeologists were absolutely astonished to discover exquisite white tea from Fujian hidden inside a bronze ashtray unearthed during the excavation of an ancient tomb in Xi'an! According to a report by CCTV International on February 21, in 2009, archaeologists from Shaanxi Province stumbled upon tea leaves dating back over a thousand years while excavating the tomb of the Lü family, who once founded the Xi'an Beilin Museum.
What’s even more remarkable is that these millennia-old tea leaves turned out to be among the rarest and most prized varieties—premium white tea. Preliminary analysis by the archaeological team suggests the tea likely originated in Fujian, while industry insiders speculate that this exceptional white tea could very well be the famed "Bai Hao Yin Zhen" from Fuding.
"Fuding Da Bai Cha" tea seedlings enter their optimal planting season.
2013-12-28
We’ve now entered the prime season for digging up seedlings of "Fuding Dabai Tea." In Diandou Town, Fuding City—known as the "Home of White Tea in China"—tea farmers have been seizing the recent clear weather to carefully organize and dispatch high-quality tea seedlings. As a result, batch after batch of "Fuding Dabai Tea" seedlings is steadily being shipped to central and western regions.
On the 19th, the author visited Zhuang Minglie’s large-scale tea seedling nursery in Diandou Town, where farmers were busily but efficiently carrying out tasks like pruning, digging up seedlings, and packaging them. In recent years, numerous buyers from central and western China have come regularly to Zhuang Minglie’s nursery to place orders for tea seedlings. This year alone, about 15 million tea seedlings have already been reserved.
2013-12-24
As the year draws to a close, our company has been celebrating one success after another. Following the recognition of our "Duoqi" white tea as an Outstanding Brand at the 2013 China Tea Expo in October—and our company being named among the "Top 100 Chinese Tea Enterprises for Comprehensive Strength in 2013"—we’re thrilled to announce that in December, we were awarded the prestigious title of "Ningde City-Level Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization for 2014–2016" by the Ningde Municipal People’s Government of Fujian Province. This milestone beautifully caps off our achievements for 2013. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of all our employees throughout the year, the company not only achieved record-breaking production and sales but also saw a significant surge in foreign trade exports. Overall, 2013 marked substantial progress across every aspect of our business, setting a strong foundation for future growth.
2013-12-17
Warmest congratulations to Fujian Fuding Southeast White Tea on successfully listing and showcasing at the Straits Equity Exchange Center!