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Tang Dynasty tea utensils During the Kaiyuan period of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, people across the country, regardless of their religious beliefs, made drinking tea a part of daily life. It was during this time that tea culture developed and the production of tea utensils entered an upward trajectory. This stimulated the production of Tang Dynasty ceramics, and places that produced tea also promoted the development of local kilns. Yuezhou, Shouzhou, Wuzhou, and Qiongzhou were all known for both abundant tea and ceramic production. Due to differences in social status, people's pursuit of the use value and cultural value of tea utensils varied. The imperial court favored luxurious utensils made of gold, silver, jade, and other precious materials. Commoners, on the other hand, preferred utensils that were economical, practical, and aesthetically pleasing, mainly using ceramic tea sets. Tea Bowls According to archaeological records, Tang Dynasty porcelain bowls have been unearthed in many regions across the country. Although these bowls from different kilns had distinct regional characteristics, they shared one common feature: they all produced wide-mouthed bowls with slim bases and a flat bottom resembling a jade disc. In "The Classic of Tea – Chapter Four: Utensils," Lu Yu…

Hunan is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice." It ranks among the top in the nation for its output of rice, pork, oilseeds, vegetables, tea, freshwater products, citrus fruits, and traditional Chinese medicines. For years, as a major agricultural province, Hunan has been characterized by high agricultural output but weak processing capabilities and low product added value. How can we ensure that high output translates into high efficiency, accelerating the transition from an agricultural powerhouse to a strong agricultural province? Recently, Party Secretary Shen Xiaoming conducted research on the development of green agricultural products and food processing industries in Changsha and Yueyang. During his visit to Jinjing Town, he inspected the tea plantation of Hunan Xiangfeng Tea Group. The town’s advanced experiences in tea production and processing, innovation, and cultural tourism integration have been reported by platforms such as Hunan Development and Reform, and Hunan Daily. Extending the Industrial Chain: Integrating Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors What can a single tea leaf bring? In Jinjing Town, Changsha County, a single tea leaf contributes to a comprehensive annual output value of 1.6 billion yuan. In Xiangfeng Village, Jinjing Town, Changsha County, emerald-green tea plants stretch across the hillsides. Tea…