Boseong Green Tea, Quality Control Evaluation Underway

Published 16 Nov.2023 17:34(KST)

Maintaining Premium Green Tea Quality through Quality Control of Geographical Indication Registered Companies

Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that on the 20th, it will conduct a ‘Geographical Indication Registered Company Quality Management Evaluation’ at Botjae to thoroughly manage the quality of ‘Boseong Green Tea,’ which was registered as the first agricultural product geographical indication.

This evaluation was prepared to maintain the reputation of the premium Boseong Green Tea through strict quality control and to strengthen consumer trust by producing safe tea.

[Photo by Boseong-gun]

This year, 15 judges including Dr. Kim Eun-hye from the Jeonnam Tea Industry Research Institute will evaluate the leaf shape, color, brewed tea color, aroma, taste, and the shape of the brewed tea leaves of green tea (Ujeon), hosted by the Boseong Green Tea Association (President Ahn Myung-soon).

‘Boseong Green Tea’ was registered as the first geographical indication in the agricultural product sector in 2002, recognizing its historical significance and excellent quality.

Since 2009, ‘Boseong Tea’ has acquired international organic certifications such as the USDA in the United States, EU certification in Europe, and JAS in Japan, establishing itself as a premium brand representing South Korea through strict quality control and as a safe food trusted by consumers.

Additionally, Boseong Tea has been designated as an excellent special zone in recognition of its operational achievements in attracting companies linked to the tea industry, increasing residents’ income, and revitalizing the local economy, receiving the Prime Minister’s Group Commendation in 2012, 2014, and 2019.

In 2018, it was designated as the 11th National Important Agricultural Heritage, acknowledging its historical significance, excellence, and value as a livelihood for residents.

A representative from Boseong-gun stated, “We will devote ourselves even more to quality management so that premium Boseong Green Tea can become a representative brand that expands beyond South Korea to the world,” adding, “We will enhance our competitiveness in overseas markets so that Boseong Tea can be found worldwide, including entry into large international premium markets.”