Anji while tea is a variety of green tea produced in Xilong town, Anji county, Huzhou. [Photo/VCG]

Anji white tea is slated to enter the harvest season in Huzhou's Anji county on March 22, local authorities announced on March 16. 

The tea's output is estimated to reach 2,000 metric tons this year. 

On the first day of the harvest season, a digital management system will simultaneously be launched to track data related to the planting, processing, packaging, storage and sales of tea.

The system's establishment comes as part of authorities' efforts to protect the tea brand.

Anji white tea is a variety of green tea produced in Xilong town, Anji. The long, narrow leaves are yellow and have a recognizable fold along the length of the leaf.

It has been among the top 10 regional public tea brands in China for over 10 years and was even recognized by the royal family of the Kingdom of Morocco.

In August 2020, the tea was listed among the first batch of geographical indication (GI) products recognized by the EU.

In May 2011, the techniques used to make Anji white tea were designated a national intangible cultural heritage item.