Wang Lao Ji Herbal Tea

Wang Lao Ji, also known as Wong Lo Kat, is one of China's most iconic and historic beverage brands. It originated as a traditional herbal tea (liangcha) created in 1828 by physician Wang Zebang in Guangzhou during the Qing Dynasty. The beverage is famously marketed for its cooling properties, intended to balance the body's internal heat.

The brand has a complex ownership history involving a well-known legal dispute, but it is currently under the management of the state-owned Guangzhou Wanglaoji Pharmaceutical Company, which is a key part of the larger Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited. While the brand is primarily manufactured throughout mainland China to serve its vast domestic market, it is exported globally to cater to international consumers seeking traditional Chinese functional beverages.