Kaiyang tea industry sees strong growth in H1

The tea industry in Kaiyang county, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, reported steady gains in the first half of 2025, with 68,600 mu (4,573 hectares) harvested and output topping 2,000 metric tons, up 6.8 percent year-on-year.

An aerial view of Kaiyang county's tea fields. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

Tea-tourism is emerging as a major driver for the county, with attractions such as Yunshan Chahai tea garden, Lanzhi tea house, and Nangonghe tea garden drawing hundreds of daily visitors, with peak days surpassing 1,000. The sector has generated 120 million yuan ($16.7 million) in revenue, boosted tea sales by 150 tons, and raised local incomes. 

Quality and branding efforts are also paying off. Twenty-three enterprises have secured an SC License, organic and green tea plantations now cover 4,000 mu, and the "Kaiyang selenium-rich tea" label now includes 45 products and 35 trademarks, with exports reaching Germany.=

With 5,000 mu of green production demonstration zones complete and 15 enterprises scaling up processing capacity, orders have already exceeded 2,850 tons. Kaiyang will continue focusing on quality, output, and brand development to cement tea as a pillar of rural vitalization.