Congou

Basic Introduction to Fengqing Yunnan Black TeaFengqing is the birthplace of Yunnan black tea. Yunnan Congou tea was first successfully produced in 1939 in Yunnan's Fengqing County. According to "The Annals of Shunning County," "In 1938, with tea-producing areas in southeastern provinces approaching war zones and production becoming difficult, the China National Tea Corporation, following ministerial orders, actively developed southwestern tea regions to maintain the existing international market for Chinese tea. On March 8th, 1939 (the 28th year of the Republic of China), Shunning Tea Factory (today's Fengqing Tea Factory) was officially established, with construction and trial production proceeding simultaneously." That year, 15 tons were exported to Britain, and production was gradually expanded. Areas such as Menghai in Xishuangbanna also organized production. The high quality of the products was well-received in the international market. Nutritional Value1. Diuretic Effect: Under the combined effect of caffeine and aromatic substances in black tea, blood flow to the kidneys increases, glomerular filtration rate rises, renal microvessels dilate, and reabsorption of water by renal tubules is inhibited, leading to increased urine output. This is beneficial for eliminating lactic acid, uric acid (related to gout), excess salt (related to hypertension), harmful substances, and alleviating edema caused…