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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.
修水县有机宁黑茶概述
修水县宁红茶是江西省九江市修水县的地方特色名茶，
被列为国家级农产品地理标志之一，
也是中国最早的传统红茶之一。
自问世以来，宁红茶以“茶盖中华，价甲天下”的美誉闻名，
曾是贡茶与外销名茶的代表，
成为传承百年的经典佳茗。
被列为国家级农产品地理标志之一，
也是中国最早的传统红茶之一。
自问世以来，宁红茶以“茶盖中华，价甲天下”的美誉闻名，
曾是贡茶与外销名茶的代表，
成为传承百年的经典佳茗。
地理优势
修水县地处亚热带，四季分明，年降雨量丰富，约为1,577.4毫米。
多样的地形，海拔从1,715.5米至低洼地带不等，形成天然的山地屏障。
森林覆盖率高达67.6%，土壤以红壤和黄壤为主，肥力充足且排水良好。
复杂的山区气候特点——光照相对较少，云雾较多——营造了独特的生态环境，非常适合生产优质的“修水宁黑茶”。
多样的地形，海拔从1,715.5米至低洼地带不等，形成天然的山地屏障。
森林覆盖率高达67.6%，土壤以红壤和黄壤为主，肥力充足且排水良好。
复杂的山区气候特点——光照相对较少，云雾较多——营造了独特的生态环境，非常适合生产优质的“修水宁黑茶”。
龙须茶
“龙须茶”是修水宁红茶的珍贵特产之一。龙须茶起源于清代道光年间（1821～1850），与精制宁红茶同时问世。
其得名源于茶叶加工后的外形：“披红袍，如同须状”，形态独特。
龙须茶主要采摘一芽一叶或一芽二叶，芽头饱满。
精选叶片新鲜、大小均匀，经过萎凋、揉捻、发酵、锅炒至红色、整形、捆束、干燥及装饰性绑扎等工序精制而成，呈现独特的色泽与造型。
其得名源于茶叶加工后的外形：“披红袍，如同须状”，形态独特。
龙须茶主要采摘一芽一叶或一芽二叶，芽头饱满。
精选叶片新鲜、大小均匀，经过萎凋、揉捻、发酵、锅炒至红色、整形、捆束、干燥及装饰性绑扎等工序精制而成，呈现独特的色泽与造型。
历史渊源
近年来，有机茶园面临土壤退化、养分缺失以及茶叶品质下降等问题。
目标是在保持有机种植原则的同时，提升茶树抗逆能力、实现提前采摘、提高产量与品质。为此，KhaiEL 公司引入了 Earth Foods 技术，助力茶园恢复生态与生产优质茶叶。
目标是在保持有机种植原则的同时，提升茶树抗逆能力、实现提前采摘、提高产量与品质。为此，KhaiEL 公司引入了 Earth Foods 技术，助力茶园恢复生态与生产优质茶叶。
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
传统四合院建筑
修水县历史悠久，古迹众多。当地传统民居多为四面环屋、中心成院的四合院格局，既保证了良好的私密性，又兼具优越的通风与采光效果。
古代梁柱结构
抬梁式与穿斗式结构：
这是中国传统木构建筑的两种主要结构形式。
抬梁式建筑以柱、梁及斗拱相互衔接，形成稳固的承重框架；
而穿斗式结构则以柱子贯穿梁枋，形成纵横交错的支撑体系，
展现出中国古建独特的结构智慧与工艺美学。
这是中国传统木构建筑的两种主要结构形式。
抬梁式建筑以柱、梁及斗拱相互衔接，形成稳固的承重框架；
而穿斗式结构则以柱子贯穿梁枋，形成纵横交错的支撑体系，
展现出中国古建独特的结构智慧与工艺美学。
古代屋顶结构
飞檐翘角：
屋檐四角微微上翘，不仅展现出优雅的曲线美感，
也具备实用功能——有效将雨水引离墙体，保护建筑结构免受侵蚀。
屋面瓦片：
中国传统建筑多以瓦片覆顶，常见的有青瓦或琉璃瓦。
瓦片排列整齐，形成起伏的波浪形屋面，不仅造型优美，也有良好的排水性能，
体现了古代匠人顺应自然、融合美学与实用的智慧。
屋檐四角微微上翘，不仅展现出优雅的曲线美感，
也具备实用功能——有效将雨水引离墙体，保护建筑结构免受侵蚀。
屋面瓦片：
中国传统建筑多以瓦片覆顶，常见的有青瓦或琉璃瓦。
瓦片排列整齐，形成起伏的波浪形屋面，不仅造型优美，也有良好的排水性能，
体现了古代匠人顺应自然、融合美学与实用的智慧。
自家菜园的农产品
在乡村地区，几乎家家户户都有自家的菜园，种植着各种蔬菜与香草，如茄子、豆腐、辣椒、韭菜等，供日常家庭食用。
这些小菜园不仅满足了生活所需，也体现了农家自给自足的传统智慧与对自然的热爱。
这些小菜园不仅满足了生活所需，也体现了农家自给自足的传统智慧与对自然的热爱。
灶台与炊具
村民们至今仍沿用古老的灶台与炊具，这些灶多由砖石或铸铁制成，配有炉眼与灶膛，能够灵活掌控火候与温度，适合长时间炖煮与慢火烹饪。
铁锅常用于炒菜与煲汤，瓷碗则用来盛食，通常为手工烧制的陶瓷器皿，质朴而富有生活气息。
铁锅常用于炒菜与煲汤，瓷碗则用来盛食，通常为手工烧制的陶瓷器皿，质朴而富有生活气息。
地方风俗与传统
修水人民热情好客，民风淳朴纯厚。
当地保留着丰富多彩的传统节日与民俗活动，如春节、元宵节、端午节、中秋节等，这些节庆充满地方特色与浓浓的人情味，展现出秀水深厚的文化底蕴与悠久的民间传统。
当地保留着丰富多彩的传统节日与民俗活动，如春节、元宵节、端午节、中秋节等，这些节庆充满地方特色与浓浓的人情味，展现出秀水深厚的文化底蕴与悠久的民间传统。
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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