Chunrui
Time-Honored BrandChunrui · Tianjin · Founded
Chunrui is a time-honored tea brand from Tianjin, China, dedicated to preserving traditional tea-making techniques and promoting Chinese tea culture. With a history rooted in the late Qing Dynasty, the brand is known for its high-quality jasmine tea, Longjing, and Pu'er, embodying the essence of northern Chinese tea craftsmanship.
Brand Story
Chunrui, a tea brand originating from Tianjin, traces its roots to the late Qing Dynasty (around 1900), when the city was a thriving commercial port with a flourishing tea trade. The brand's name, meaning 'spring buds,' symbolizes the freshness and fragrance of early spring tea. Although the founder's identity is not officially documented, local records suggest that a family with generations of tea expertise established a tea house in Tianjin during that era. They earned a reputation for selecting premium leaves and employing meticulous craftsmanship. Chunrui adhered to traditional scenting and blending techniques, merging the styles of northern and southern China, and became an integral part of Tianjin's tea culture. Despite wars and changing times, Chunrui has maintained its dedication to quality, with its teas evoking the memories of old Tianjin and adding a warm touch to northern Chinese tea heritage.
Signature Products
Green tea base scented with fresh jasmine flowers, offering a lively and lasting aroma with a mellow, sweet aftertaste. (50-200 RMB/500g)
Selected tender buds picked before Qingming, flat and smooth, with a delicate bean-like fragrance and a bright green infusion. (100-400 RMB/500g)
Fermented from Yunnan large-leaf tea, presenting a rich aged aroma, a deep red and clear liquor, and a smooth, enduring taste. (80-300 RMB/357g)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Tianjin（天津）
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Cultural Note
Chunrui's tea-making follows traditional methods: jasmine tea undergoes multiple scenting rounds, Longjing is hand-finished in a wok (huiguo), and Pu'er is carefully controlled for temperature and humidity during pile fermentation (wo dui). The brand's techniques blend northern and southern styles, emphasizing 'reading the tea' to bring out its color, aroma, flavor, and shape, reflecting the inclusive business wisdom of Tianjin tea merchants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Chunrui founded?
Chunrui was founded in null, originating in Tianjin, Tianjin, primarily in the Tea field.
What is the signature product of Chunrui?
Its signature product is Chunrui Jasmine Tea. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
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