In the early days of the People's Republic of China, this tea was referred to as "Militia Tea." During the Great Leap Forward and the collectivization period, it was called "Abundant Production Tea." The name "Eastern Red" was adopted in the 1950s. At that time, China successfully launched a satellite named "Eastern Red," and to celebrate this achievement, the tea was presented to Chairman Mao by Wudong Village group leader Wen Yongji, a renowned tea master, through Liang Zuwen of the Chaozhou Agricultural Bureau.