Within Wuyishan National Park, Fujian, lies Tongmu Guan—the birthplace of Lapsang Souchong, the world's first black tea.
This core zone of the national reserve boasts pristine ecology: over 96% forest coverage, high biodiversity, and an average elevation above 1,000 meters. Here, mist-shrouded peaks, significant day-night temperature shifts, and short sunlight exposure create a unique terroir. The mineral-rich volcanic soil further enriches the tea's character.
Only tea from Tongmu Guan's high-altitude areas, made using traditional methods, qualifies as authentic “Lapsang Souchong.”