Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine recently established the first college of medicinal tea in North China's Shanxi province, which will train people needed in medicinal tea production, processing and distribution companies and related enterprises.

The newly established college would respond to the calls made int he province to develop its medicinal tea industry. 

To do so, the college would make full use of its teaching and scientific research facilities, train future professionals in the field, as well as be proactive in the research and development of medicinal tea products. 

The new college will also integrate university-institute-industry cooperation, as well as promote medicinal tea technologies, so as to boost the sector in Shanxi.