Shaoguan Tea Research — Science Behind the Flavor

Scientific research institutions, including the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, have conducted extensive studies on Shaoguan teas. Their findings reveal exceptional biochemical profiles, unique aroma compounds, and rigorous quality standards – all publicly verifiable.

Variety	Tea Polyphenols	Amino Acids	Caffeine	Signature Aroma
Renhua Baimao Tea	25.8–42.8%	1.5–3.9%	4.0–5.5%	Orchid fragrance
Lechang Baimao Tea	38.0%	1.6%	3.9%	Mellow & sweet
Luokeng Black Tea	High	High	—	Almond aroma (unique worldwide)
Yaoshan Tea	—	High	Low	Highland freshness

• 📊 Tea polyphenols & catechins: GB/T 8313-2018 (Folin-Ciocalteu / HPLC)
• 💧 Water extract: GB/T 8305
• ☕ Caffeine: GB/T 8312

Research partners: Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences – Tea Research Institute, South China Agricultural University, Tea Research Institute of CAAS.

Every batch from Shaoguan can be accompanied by third-party lab reports (SGS, Eurofins, CTI) – because we believe in verifiable quality.