The vast majority of China's selenium-rich tea is cultivated in Enshi, Hubei Province, located in central China.
—The Harmony of Lichuan Hong black tea and Enshi Yulu green tea
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Geographic DNA: Nature’s Gift in the Wuling Mountains
Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture lies in the core of the Wuling Mountains along the 30°N Golden Tea Belt. Its karst landscape and subtropical monsoon climate nurture the world’s rare natural selenium-rich soil belt.
●Climate: Average temperature 16°C, annual rainfall 1600mm, year-round mist, and significant diurnal temperature swings, optimizing amino acid-to-polyphenol ratios in tea leaves1.
●Soil: Selenium content averages 0.25mg/kg (peaking at 4.1mg/kg), granting antioxidant and immune-boosting properties2.
●Ecology: Over 70% forest coverage shields tea gardens from pollution. Tea trees thrive at 800-1500m elevations with minimal pests3.
Twin Treasures: Lichuan Hong & Enshi Yulu
Tea Type |
Enshi Yulu (Steamed Green Tea) |
Lichuan Hong (Congou Black Tea) |
History |
▶ Created in 1936, inheriting Tang Dynasty steam fixation |
▶ A branch of Qing-era "Yihong Congou" |
Core |
▶ Steam fixation: |
▶ Full fermentation: |
Craft |
50-second steam locks in "three-green" traits |
Withering-rolling-fermentation-drying |
Sensory Traits |
▶ Three greens: Emerald dry leaves, jade-green liquor, vibrant brewed leaves |
▶ Three golds: Golden buds, golden liquor ring, creamy "cold cream" |
Health Value |
▶ Selenium: 0.08-0.12mg/kg (antioxidant, lipid regulation) |
▶ High thearubigins (stomach-warming, digestion-aiding) |
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Cultural Roots: From Ancient Caravans to Modern Tea Tourism
Tujia Tea Rituals:
▶ Four Tea Ceremonies: White Crane Tea, Popped Rice Tea, Oil Tea Soup, and Egg Tea, with Lichuan Hong as the premium offering6.
▶ Enshi Yulu symbolizes purity in ancestral worship and weddings4.Tea Horse Legacy:
▶ Ming-Qing Era: Enshi teas traveled the "Yihong Ancient Route" to Yichang, then exported globally via Hankou5.Modern Revival:
▶ Tea Tourism: Wuling Mountain tea trails offer hands-on steaming and fermentation workshops6.
▶ E-Commerce: Enshi Yulu cold-brew tea sells 2000+ units monthly on JD.com; Lichuan Hong gift sets boast 35% repurchase rate3. -
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Data Spotlight: The Rise of Selenium Tea
Quality Benchmarks:
▶ Enshi Yulu: Ranked Top 10 in China’s regional tea brand value for 5 consecutive years▶ Lichuan Hong: Zero pesticide residues (508 EU SGS tests) + Rainforest Alliance certification5.
Epilogue
Lichuan Hong and Enshi Yulu, one red and one green, mirror the Wuling Mountains’ eternal rhythm: the former radiates sunset warmth, sweetening time’s passage;
the latter sparkles with dawn freshness, awakening the land. Each leaf from this selenium-rich soil is a testament to nature’s artistry and human ingenuity.
China Se Tea Co., Ltd.
Established at the end of 2009, is a premium tea enterprise located in Enshi, Hubei Province, renowned as the "World Capital of Selenium" due to its unique selenium-rich. Leveraging this natural advantage, we specialize in producing high-quality selenium-enriched teas, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver health-enhancing beverages.
Our company primarily engages in the production and sales of Enshi's historically renowned teas, including "Enshi Yulu green tea", Lichuan Hong red tea, and Vine Tea. The company occupies a sprawling 800 acres of land, with the factory area of nearly 9,000 square meters. It boasts domestically advanced automated production lines for steam-blanching "Enshi Yulu", refining selenium-rich green tea, as well as separate lines for premium red teas of Lichuan Hong. With a team of over 50 professional technicians, the company is structured into various departments including Raw Material, Production, Quality Control, Enterprise Management, Marketing, Finance, Foreign Trade, and Administrative Office. Annually, we produce, process, and sell over 1,000 tons of multi-series premium and refined teas, encompassing green tea, red tea, and Vine Tea.
The enterprise has successfully obtained multiple international quality management system certifications. China is renowned as the hometown of tea, with a profound tea - drinking culture that has endured for thousands of years. Among the diverse range of teas, Selenium - enriched Tea, or "Se Tea", stands out as a unique and health - beneficial variety.
Contact information
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Email:info@csetea.com
Address: No. 188 Wuyang Subdistrict, Enshi City, Hubei Province 445400, China