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Great Green Tea: Half from West Lake, Half from Thousand Island Lake

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 When people think of China’s finest green tea, they picture West Lake in Hangzhou—the villages of Longjing and Meijiawu, Emperor Qianlong’s legendary “Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes,” and a cup of flat, jade-green leaves releasing delicate chestnut notes. And they’re not wrong. West Lake Longjing is indeed one of China’s most iconic teas. But few know that 150 kilometers southwest of Hangzhou, amid the emerald waters of Thousand Island Lake, lies another chapter of tea history—one far older, equally profound, and unjustly overlooked. Here, during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), tribute tea known as Jiukeng Maojian was sent to the imperial court. Lu Yu, the Sage of Tea, recorded its origin in his Classic of Tea (Cha Jing). Centuries later, seeds from this very land would travel to Japan, Kenya, and beyond, shaping green tea across continents. Today, protected as a Class-I national water source, this region bans chemical pesticides entirely—yielding tea of unmatched purity and freshnes...
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Tea people, tea gardens, tea trees

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  Tea, as an elegant plant, exudes its unique charm in every corner of the world. Within this, tea people, tea gardens, and tea trees form a wonderful symbiotic system that creates the magic of tea. Tea people, these tea-loving individuals, infuse tea with infinite possibilities through their wisdom and passion. From planting tea trees, picking tea leaves, to processing tea, every step is filled with admiration and respect for tea. Their lives revolve around tea, pursuing a quiet and introverted way of life philosophy. The skills, experience, and heritage of tea people bring rich stories and emotions to every cup of tea. Tea gardens are the domain of tea people and the playground for tea trees to grow. They provide not only the essentials for tea tree growth such as light, water, and air, but also nourish the souls of tea people. Within the tea garden, tea trees and tea people grow and transform together with each season. The carefully tended tea gardens are the crystallization of ...
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Location: 中国浙江省杭州市
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Xinyang Maojian Begins Its 'Return' Journey

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  Translation: Chinese tea has a long history, and Xinyang Maojian tea, as one of the traditional famous teas, naturally has a long history as well. Xinyang Maojian tea is made from tender buds and leaves, either one bud and one leaf, or one bud and two leaves, and carefully crafted to create a fragrant and refreshing taste, which is well-loved by tea enthusiasts. However, in the past few decades, due to various reasons, the production and sales of Xinyang Maojian tea have encountered some difficulties, and its market share has gradually declined. But in recent years, with the growing demand from consumers for high-quality tea, Xinyang Maojian tea has begun to re-emerge, embarking on a "return" journey. In the production process of Xinyang Maojian tea, picking is a very important step. Xinyang Maojian tea uses tender buds and leaves, either one bud and one leaf or one bud and two leaves, which must be picked in the early morning, before the buds and leaves have fully opened, ...
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