History of Que Tongue in Jintan

Jintan Que Tongue is a famous green tea produced in Jintan District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. According to legend, Lu Yu, a Cha Sheng in the Tang Dynasty, observed tea in Lu 'an, Jintan, and praised the excellent quality of tea produced in Jintan. With the passage of time, the tea-making skills of Jintan have been continuously improved and improved, and Jintan Que Tongue has been loved and respected by more and more people.

In the Qing Dynasty, Jintan Que Tongue gradually became a tribute and famous tea, which was loved by the royal family and nobles. According to legend, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the tongue of Jintan Que was presented to the emperor and became one of the tributes at that time.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Jintan Que Tongue began to expand to domestic and foreign markets, and won wide acclaim in the international tea industry. Its unique taste and aromatic flavor are deeply loved by consumers, and it is known as "the crown of famous tea in China".

Today, Jintan Que Tongue has become the main force of China's tea export, which is exported to Europe, America, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. At the same time, Jintan Que Tongue has also become an important cultural tradition and economic pillar in Jintan District, which has made great contributions to the local economic development.