One of Only Seven Nationwide! Fengqing Dianhong Rated Five-Star Geographical Indication Specialty—China Tea Dianhong Empowers Fine Tea with Tech Innovation

On June 16, 2026, among 604 Geographical Indication within tea sector nationwide, Fengqing Dianhong was rated the Five-Star Geographical Indication Specialty, with only 7 tea varieties across China receiving this designation. 

 

Fengqing High Mountain Tea Garden

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What Does "Five-Star" Mean?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Being rated as a Five-Star Geographical Indication Specialty signifies that Fengqing Dianhong has achieved exemplary standards across all five evaluation dimensions-quality, reputation, protection, market performance, and regional contribution, making itself among the top tier of geographical indication nationwide.
 

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National List of Five-Star Geographical Indications within Tea Sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standing alongside prestigious categories such as Longjing, Pu’er, and Fuding White Tea with a Five-Star rating means that the protection and development of Fengqing Dianhong as a Geographical Indication has earned authoritative recognition nationwide.

 

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The Journey of Fengqing Dianhong

 

The Five-Star strength of Fengqing Dianhong was not built overnight.

 

1938

Mr. Feng Shaoqiu, a famous tea master discovered that the fresh leaves of large-leaf tea trees in Fengqing (then called Shunning) is rich in inner substances, and completed the trial production of black tea. The first batch of samples earned praise in Hong Kong as "supreme among black teas" and was acclaimed by London tea tasters for combining the exquisite aroma of Keemun black tea with the vibrant color of Indian and Sri Lankan black teas.

 

1939

Shunning Experimental Tea Factory was established, marking the official birth of Dianhong.

 

1958

In 1958, Dianhong was sold in international market at high price.

 

2014

The processing technique of Dianhong was inscribed into the fourth batch of the National Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

 

2022

"Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China" were inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. As one of the 44 sub-items, the processing technique of Dianhong was included, marking the first-ever World Intangible Cultural Heritage achievement for Lincang.

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The "Origin Code" Behind the Five-Star Distinction

Situated along the golden tea belt at 24°N, Fengqing sits at the very heart of the world’s origin of tea trees. The county boasts a total of 516,000 mu of tea gardens, situated at altitudes ranging from 1,600 to 2,200 meters, with an average annual temperature of 16–17°C, soil pH between 4.8 and 5.6, and red soil rich in potassium. The tea polyphenols content of the Fengqing large-leaf tea variety reaches 35.79%, while its water-soluble extract stands at 47.56%—both significantly higher than those found in small-medium leaf tea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Data source: "Fengqing Dianhong Black Tea Official Brand

 

"Exquisite Shape, Vibrant Color, Intense Aroma, and Rich Flavor"—these distinct features of Fengqing Dianhong are born of the sunlight at 24°N, the daily temperature swings across 1,600-meter high-mountain, the nutrient profile of red soil with a pH of 4.8, and the molecular code etched in the genes of the large-leaf tea plant millions-year of evolution. A land beyond copy.

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Five-Star Empowerment: From Certification to Development

 

For Tea Farmers

The Five-Star certification helps boost farmgate prices at the origin, allowing tea growers to directly benefit from the brand premium.

 

For Enterprises

The Five-Star Geographical Indication serves as a nationwide quality endorsement, helping both consumers and businesses swiftly identify authentic origin-sourced Fengqing Dianhong.

 

For Consumers

Traceability service is provided to consumers via www.sinogi.cn. Five-Star Geographical Indication means superior quality.

China Tea (Fengqing)

China Tea (Fengqing) is a key enterprise in Yunnan's agricultural industrialization, a key-scale enterprise in Fengqing County, the vice president unit of the Yunnan Tea Circulation Association, and the vice-chairman unit of the Fengqing Dianhong Industry Alliance.

 

In 2024, the company has obtained the "Zero Carbon Factory" certification. Adhering to the concepts of nature, ecology, safety, and health, empowered by technology, and combining preserving tradition with innovation, it relies on an "intelligent production" processing system, upholding the business philosophy of presenting Good Tea, with the high standards of quality control, to solidify the quality foundation of Fengqing Dianhong tea.

 

China Tea Amber Black Tea

China Tea (Fengqing) Zero-Carbon Factory's first carbon-footprint product, housed in the Fengqing Dianhong Museum. Since its launch in 2022, cumulative sales have surpassed 210,000 boxes, winning multiple industry-authoritative awards. Carefully selected from Fengqing's core producing area of large-leaf raw materials; the dry tea reveals golden tips; the infusion is orange-bright and translucent, with a pure honey-floral aroma, a rich mouthfeel, and a caramel-sweet note in the finish.

 

China Tea Master Pieces - Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains Red

Researched and tested by Mr.Wei Saiming, the former chairman of China Tea Technology Committee. Since its release in 2024, it has enjoyed an excellent market reputation and has repeatedly won authoritative industry awards. The tea liquor is orange-yellow and bright, with prominent honey aroma and floral notes. It is recommended as a high-end business benchmark Dianhong product from China Tea. In January 2026, UK Prime Minister tasted this product at the Lakeside Pavilion Teahouse in Shanghai.

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One of Only Seven Nationwide! Fengqing Dianhong Rated Five-Star Geographical Indication Specialty—China Tea Dianhong Empowers Fine Tea with Tech Innovation

Sources: China Tea(Fengqing),July 13, 2026