Objective To understand the situation of organochlorine pesticide residues in tea grown in Fujian Province. Method The contents of HCH and DDT of 72 tea samples randomly collected in Fujian Province from 2006 to 2007 were determined by capillary gas chromatography based on the national standard GB/T 5009.19 —2003. Results The qualified rate for HCH was 95.8 % and that for DDT was 63.9 %. The major residues of HCH was γ-HCH, while the main residues for DDT was p, p′-DDE. Conclusion The status of organochlorine pesticides residues in tea can not be optimistic in Fujian Province. Regulating and monitoring organochlorine pesticides residues in tea should be strengthened.