GB/T 13738.2-2017

This standard specifies the classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, transportation, and storage for Congou black tea, a traditional Chinese tea variety known for its meticulous processing. It is applied in the production, quality control, and trade of Congou black tea within China, ensuring consistency in sensory characteristics (e.g., appearance, aroma, taste) and safety parameters for domestic consumption and export. The standard is used by tea manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and testing laboratories to verify product compliance with national quality benchmarks.