Basic Introduction to Plum Tribute Tea

Plum Tribute Tea is a specialty of Zhuxi County, Shiyan City, Hubei Province. Zhuxi County is renowned for its saying, “Yangtze River water and Plum tea from Chu region.” In recent years, the total area of tea plantations in Zhuxi County has reached 130,000 mu, ranking second in the province.

Nutritional Value

According to experts from Huazhong Agricultural University, the amino acid content in Plum Tribute Tea reaches 2.95%, and the content of tea polyphenols is 35.94%, which is over 1.4 times that of similar teas.

Historical Folklore

Historical records show that Plum Tribute Tea originated in the Spring and Autumn period and became well-known during the Tang Dynasty. It is said that Prince Li Xian of Luling, when demoted and passing through the Plum Ridge of Zhuxi during the heat of summer, fell ill and fainted. The locals brewed tea from Plum Tribute Tea and gave it to him, after which he recovered. Prince Li Xian then presented the Plum Tea to Empress Wu Zetian, who praised it highly and designated it as a tribute. This is how “Plum Tribute” got its name and became known throughout the land. Later, during the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang also designated Plum Tribute Tea as a tribute and ordered local officials to present it annually.

The saying, “Yangtze River water, Chu region Plum tea,” has been a high praise for Plum Tribute Tea since ancient times.

Awards and Honors

It has passed organic tea certification, ISO9001 international quality system certification, QS certification, and C standard certification. It has successively won honors such as China's Safe Credit Brand, one of the Top 20 Excellent Tea Brands in the Second Session of Hubei Province, one of the Top 15 Harmless Name Teas in the First Session of Hubei Province, a Famous Trademark of Hubei Province, a Famous Product of Hubei Province, and a Satisfactory Commodity for Consumers in Hubei Province.