History of Rizhao Tea

Rizhao tea is a specialty of Rizhao City, Shandong Province, and its history can be traced back to the Tang and Song Dynasties. During the Tang Dynasty, Rizhao was famous for its tea production, which was called "Songfang" at that time. During the Song Dynasty, Rizhao's tea production had gradually developed into an increasingly prosperous industry, becoming one of the most respected tea brands in the international tea market.

Ming and Qing Dynasties, Rizhao tea production method has changed dramatically, to picking time is divided into three periods of time: early, middle and late, Rizhao tea using several different production methods, the formation of a unique tea production process. One of the most representative is the "green buds red piece" method. This method retains the freshness and aroma of the tea, as well as the natural aroma and nutrients of the tea.

Today, Rizhao tea, one of the ten most famous teas in China, has become one of the main economic sources in Shandong Province, and the tea produced every year is not only supplied to the domestic market, but also exported to all over the world. Its history and traditional tea-making process provide more choices for people to savor high-quality tea.