Tea village uses innovation to brew fresh future in Fujian

New flavors and products expand consumer market for Tanyang tea

A rich, malty aroma of black tea wafts from a milk tea shop at the entrance of Tanyang village in Fuan, a county-level city in East China's Fujian province. Inside, young customers raise their cups, snap photos and toast with friends, enjoying a modern take on tea.

"That scent is the hallmark of Tanyang Gongfu tea," said Chen Xiangxue, owner of the milk tea shop, Meet Tanyang.

Chen and her husband, Wu Hanxi, jointly launched the shop in April 2023. With years of experience in the beverage industry, the couple decided to promote Tanyang Gongfu tea, making it better known and appreciated by more people. The shop has developed over 20 types of modern tea-based products, including milk tea, tea-flavored pastries, tea-infused beer and black tea ice cream. "As demand for novel tea-drinking experiences continues to grow, our products have been well received by visitors, which motivates us to keep innovating," Chen said.