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Organic Old Black Tea
Quality Improvement Action
The only organic tea garden in China that is strictly selected using Earth Foods ecological cultivation, has no harmful chemical ingredients, a healthy tea with mellow tea taste and rich nutrition.
Earth Foods Movement in ORGANIC TEA:
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Maintains soil fertility.
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Maintain soil microbial diversity.
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No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used.
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The tea leaves are 10 to 15% thicker than ordinary ones, and the brewing times are increased by 1 to 2 times.
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Relatively high nutrients, such as tannins and tea polyphenols, are significantly improved.
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Restore the natural fragrance of wild tea leaves.
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Quality audited and certified by Sinochem Commerce.
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Certified under the strict Earth Foods quality audit of Sinochem Commerce.
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A Historic Organic Tea Plantation.
Overview of Xiushui County’s Organic Ning-Black Tea
Xiushui County's Ning-Black Tea is a local specialty of Xiushui County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province.
It is a nationally recognized geographical indication for agricultural products and one of the earliest traditional Chinese black teas.
Renowned for its reputation as "covering China with tea, its value surpassing all under heaven," Ning Black Tea has become a classic renowned tea for tribute and export since its introduction.
It is a nationally recognized geographical indication for agricultural products and one of the earliest traditional Chinese black teas.
Renowned for its reputation as "covering China with tea, its value surpassing all under heaven," Ning Black Tea has become a classic renowned tea for tribute and export since its introduction.
Geographical Advantages
Xiushui County boasts a subtropical climate with distinct seasons and abundant rainfall of 1577.4 mm annually.
The varied topography, with an altitude range from 1715.5 meters to lower elevations, creates a natural barrier of mountains.
Forest coverage is 67.6%, and the soil, mainly red and yellow, is nutrient-rich with good permeability.
The complex mountainous climate, featuring less sunlight, more clouds and fog, contributes to a unique ecological environment for the production of "Xiushui Ning Black Tea."
The varied topography, with an altitude range from 1715.5 meters to lower elevations, creates a natural barrier of mountains.
Forest coverage is 67.6%, and the soil, mainly red and yellow, is nutrient-rich with good permeability.
The complex mountainous climate, featuring less sunlight, more clouds and fog, contributes to a unique ecological environment for the production of "Xiushui Ning Black Tea."
Dragon Whisker Tea
One of the highly prized specialty teas of Ning Hong Tea is "Dragon Whisker Tea." Dragon Whisker Tea emerged during the Qing Daoguang era (1821～1850) simultaneously with the exquisite Ning Hong tea.
It earned its name from the appearance of the processed tea, "draped in a red robe, resembling whiskers."
This tea is crafted using predominantly one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, with well-developed buds.
Carefully selecting fresh leaves of uniform size and length, the tea undergoes processes such as withering, rolling, fermentation, pan-firing to achieve a reddish hue, shaping into bundles, drying, and tying into decorative shapes.
It earned its name from the appearance of the processed tea, "draped in a red robe, resembling whiskers."
This tea is crafted using predominantly one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, with well-developed buds.
Carefully selecting fresh leaves of uniform size and length, the tea undergoes processes such as withering, rolling, fermentation, pan-firing to achieve a reddish hue, shaping into bundles, drying, and tying into decorative shapes.
Historical Roots
In recent years, organic tea plantations have faced issues such as soil degradation, nutrient deficiency, and a decline in tea quality.
The goal is to improve the robustness of the tea plants, enable earlier harvests, and enhance yield and quality while maintaining organic farming practices. Therefore, KhaiEL Company's Earth Foods technology has been introduced.
The goal is to improve the robustness of the tea plants, enable earlier harvests, and enhance yield and quality while maintaining organic farming practices. Therefore, KhaiEL Company's Earth Foods technology has been introduced.
Even a century-old organic tea garden cannot prevent the fate of soil degradation
Green Lush
This is a beautiful organic tea garden, with lush, green tea leaves on the tea trees.
However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice that these tea leaves are covered with insect bite marks.
However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice that these tea leaves are covered with insect bite marks.
Powerless to resist pests
The surface of the tea leaves has noticeable holes, and these insect bite marks are clearly visible.
Barren Land
The soil is yellow in color, lacking the black organic matter, making it look impoverished and lifeless.
Lack of Top Soil
When digging up the roots of the tea trees, it is obvious that there is no topsoil present, and the surface soil appears very thin.
The lack of organic matter in the soil leads to insufficient plant immunity, making them prone to diseases and pest infestations.
The lack of organic matter in the soil leads to insufficient plant immunity, making them prone to diseases and pest infestations.
It is time to revitalize this land
This tea garden urgently needs to restore the organic matter in the soil to improve the immunity and resistance of the tea trees.
Modern organic and non-toxic planting technology saves century-old tea gardens
Cross-Border Cooperation
(Left) Project Manager, Liu-Zhe from Sinochem Commerce; (Middle) Innovative Project Director Marchin from KhaiEL Earth Foods ; (Right) Organic Tea Garden Owner, Li-An.
The Rescue in Action
Earth Foods Research Center has specifically designed a series of organic nutrient solutions for Ning Black Tea, categorized into root and foliar types. These solutions promote new growth in the roots, strengthen the overall tree structure, and enhance immunity to combat pests and diseases.
Earth Foods product manufactured by Sinochem
These organic soil restoration materials are specially customized Earth Foods products for the organic tea plantations in Xiushui County.
Cross-Border Cooperation
The Earth Foods technology is provided by KhaiEL in Germany, and it is manufactured under OEM by Sinochem National Agrochemical Corporation in China.
Since 2019, KhaiEL has been the technology strategy partner of Sinochem Environment, integrating soil treatment and agricultural technology into a comprehensive solution.
Since 2019, KhaiEL has been the technology strategy partner of Sinochem Environment, integrating soil treatment and agricultural technology into a comprehensive solution.
Make Good use of Local Resources
In soil restoration, locally sourced organic compost is utilized as raw material.
By injecting Earth Foods microbial diversity culture medium, the compost is elevated to possess soil restoration capabilities, effectively addressing the issue of soil degradation in a short time.
By injecting Earth Foods microbial diversity culture medium, the compost is elevated to possess soil restoration capabilities, effectively addressing the issue of soil degradation in a short time.
The Rescue in Action
Farmers are transporting Earth Foods soil restoration materials and laying them in the pathways between each tea tree.
Liquid Earth Foods
We have also developed a unique EF foliar fertilizer, which, when diluted with water and sprayed on the leaves, can accelerate leaf growth, thicken the leaf surface, increase chlorophyll, and enhance immunity.
The Rescue in Action
To improve efficiency, organic liquid is sprayed using drones, ensuring sufficient nutrient absorption on the leaves with just one flight.
The Rescue in Action
A single drone spray is sufficient to wet the entire leaf surface. Modern agriculture with low human resource requirements necessitates the involvement of artificial intelligence to be truly efficient.
The Xiushui Tea Master
Organic Ning Black Tea manufacturing factory near the organic tea garden
The selected tea plantation belongs to Wu-An Tea Industry Co., Ltd. in Jiangxi Province, with Li An as the legal representative.
This tea plantation is organically cultivated, with no use of pesticides or fertilizers during the planting period from 2017 to 2023.
Starting in 2023, the plantation began utilizing KhaiEL's "Earth Foods" ecofarming technology to enhance the quality and yield of the tea leaves.
This tea plantation is organically cultivated, with no use of pesticides or fertilizers during the planting period from 2017 to 2023.
Starting in 2023, the plantation began utilizing KhaiEL's "Earth Foods" ecofarming technology to enhance the quality and yield of the tea leaves.
The plaque at the entrance
The horizontal inscription reads, "China is the homeland of tea."
Below that is the Chinese character for "tea" (茶).
Below that is the Chinese character for "tea" (茶).
The Tea Master
Li An, the inheritor of traditional tea-making techniques passed down from his grandparents, is currently the fourth-generation custodian of tea craftsmanship. He has registered two tea trademarks - "Ning Hong Long Xu" and "Nuo Hong".
The Tea Master
In 2013, he applied for two patents for the invention and appearance of "Ning Hong Long Xu" tea. In 2016, he was recognized as one of the inheritors of "Ning Black Tea" intangible cultural heritage. In 2017, he was honored as one of the "Top Ten Craftsmen of Xiushui."
The ancient heritage complemented by advanced and progressive patent technologies
In addition to mastering traditional tea-making techniques, Master Li An has innovated various tea-making equipment, machinery, and methods over the years, leveraging his profound understanding of the art of tea. He has successfully obtained eight patents.
Wall of Accolades: A Chronicle of National Appreciation
Over the years, numerous awards, certifications, certificates of recognition, and letters of gratitude from all corners of the country have adorned the walls.
The Museum of Old Tea
Xiushui boasts a tea-producing history of over a millennium. From 1821 to 1850, Xiushui Ning Black Tea gained significant acclaim. In the period of 1892 to 1894, Ning Black Tea reached its zenith in the international tea market, exporting 300,000 boxes annually (each weighing 25 kilograms).
The Museum of Old Tea
At the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, the Ning Black Tea was awarded the top-tier gold medal. The awards included six levels: A-grade Gold Medal, B-grade Honorary Award, C-grade Gold Award, D-grade Silver Award, E-grade Copper Award, and F-grade commendation. Therefore, Ning Black Tea received the highest recognition.
"First Tea," the Organic Tea Evaluation Day
Inspection Date
On March 23, 2024, as originally planned, today is the tea inspection day. Looking out over the tea garden, it is lush and green, with each tea leaf growing passionately in the spring.
On-site Survey
Organic tea garden owner Li-An, SinoChem business manager Liu-Zhe, and Marchin from KhaiEL gathered once again in the Wu-An Tea Garden to inspect the changes in the tea leaves since the use of EF technology in December 2023.
Comprehensive Observation
The group toured the 100-acre (16-acre) EF tea garden, examining the newly sprouted leaves, trunks, roots, and the soil changes.
The "Earth Food Creation" process is a soil and ecological restoration substance made from natural ingredients. These components include indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), which helps promote plant growth and flowering, enhancing robustness. 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase helps alleviate the impact of adverse conditions on plant growth, improving plant stress resistance.
The "Earth Food Creation" process is a soil and ecological restoration substance made from natural ingredients. These components include indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), which helps promote plant growth and flowering, enhancing robustness. 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) deaminase helps alleviate the impact of adverse conditions on plant growth, improving plant stress resistance.
A rich and diverse array of substances beneficial to plant growth
Additionally, there are iron carriers that aid in the absorption and utilization of iron from the soil by plants, thereby promoting chlorophyll synthesis in the leaves and improving photosynthesis efficiency.
There are also solubilizing agents for salts, such as those that increase the solubility of phosphorus in the soil, as well as potassium solubilizers, which help enhance the solubility of potassium in the soil, promoting plant growth and immune responses.
There are also solubilizing agents for salts, such as those that increase the solubility of phosphorus in the soil, as well as potassium solubilizers, which help enhance the solubility of potassium in the soil, promoting plant growth and immune responses.
Vibrant Tender Leaves
The newly sprouted tender leaves were straight and strong, untouched by pests. The top-grade tea leaves of Ninghong tea are the tender leaves that sprout first in the spring, which are the most expensive.
Edible Organic Tea
Marchin selected some tender leaves on the spot and tasted them carefully.
The taste was sweet and not bitter, natural and intense, which should be the unique taste after the improvement of tea polyphenols.
The taste was sweet and not bitter, natural and intense, which should be the unique taste after the improvement of tea polyphenols.
Xiushui is an Ancient Historic Town
Traditional Quadrangle Courtyard
Xiushui County has a long history with numerous historical sites and relics. The traditional residential form, surrounded by houses on all four sides forming a square courtyard, features excellent privacy and ventilation and lighting effects.
Ancient Beam and Column Structures
Raised-beam and Through-tenon Structures: These are the main structural forms of traditional Chinese wooden architecture. In raised-beam structures, beams and columns are connected by bracket sets to form a sturdy framework; in through-tenon structures, columns pass through beams, creating a crisscrossed support system.
Ancient Roofing
Eaves with Upturned Corners: The corners of the roof are turned up, not only for aesthetic purposes but also functionally to divert rainwater away from the walls, protecting the building.
Roof Tiles: Traditional Chinese architecture uses tiles to cover roofs, typically green glazed tiles or glazed tiles. The tiles are neatly arranged, forming a wavy roof surface that facilitates good drainage.
Roof Tiles: Traditional Chinese architecture uses tiles to cover roofs, typically green glazed tiles or glazed tiles. The tiles are neatly arranged, forming a wavy roof surface that facilitates good drainage.
Products from Family Gardens
Rural areas often have their own vegetable gardens where various vegetables and herbs are grown, such as eggplants, tofu, peppers, and chives, used for daily family consumption.
Stove and Cooking Utensils
Villagers still use ancient stoves and cooking utensils, often made of bricks, stones, or cast iron, equipped with stove eyes and stoves capable of controlling heat and temperature suitable for long-term stewing and cooking.
Iron pots are commonly used for stir-frying and soup-making; porcelain bowls are used for serving food, typically handmade ceramics.
Iron pots are commonly used for stir-frying and soup-making; porcelain bowls are used for serving food, typically handmade ceramics.
Local Customs and Traditions
The people of Xiushui are warm and hospitable, known for their simple and pure customs. The region boasts a rich tapestry of traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and more, imbued with a strong sense of local flavor and folk customs.
Entering the international market with ancient organic tea enhanced in nutritional value.
Historic Old Tea Goes Global
Li An's tea variety is primarily "Ningzhou Qunli" a century-old tea species. Despite lacking the high-yield advantages of modern teas and having slower growth and lower yields, it has been steadfastly preserved.
To conserve these valuable natural historical resources, Sinochem Commerce and Germany's KhaiEL have branded "Earth Foods" as a technical brand, packaging it as an international brand to introduce to the world.
To conserve these valuable natural historical resources, Sinochem Commerce and Germany's KhaiEL have branded "Earth Foods" as a technical brand, packaging it as an international brand to introduce to the world.
Tea Passes Strict Toxicity Tests (573 parameters)
Additionally, the tea has passed an extremely stringent safety test with 573 pesticide residue tests, proving it to be a high-quality organic tea free from pesticides.
Short-term Quality Improvement Plan Shows Results
Testing reports show that the polyphenol content (antioxidant nutrient content) has significantly increased in the short term. Although it has not yet reached the highest target values, the long-term trend looks promising.
The foliar repair and enhancement materials were only applied starting in early February 2024 to promote leaf growth, improve disease and pest resistance, and supplement the necessary nutrients and trace elements for the tea. By March 24, the results were evident, indicating that the nutritional value of the tea had been enhanced in just one month.
The foliar repair and enhancement materials were only applied starting in early February 2024 to promote leaf growth, improve disease and pest resistance, and supplement the necessary nutrients and trace elements for the tea. By March 24, the results were evident, indicating that the nutritional value of the tea had been enhanced in just one month.
Healthy Tea Trees are the Guarantee of the Highest Quality Tea
Enhancing the medicinal components of tea: Tea polyphenols, caffeine, and other compounds are not only sources of tea flavor but also high-potency antioxidants with therapeutic effects. Earth Food technology improves the content indicators of these substances.
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