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According to information from the Zhejiang Meteorological Bureau, "Plum Girl" is expected to persist for a while. On June 25-26, there will be heavy rains and possibly severe convective weather in parts of Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Huzhou, northern Shaoxing, and northern Quzhou. Recently, the central and northern regions of Zhejiang have experienced continuous rainfall with significant cumulative precipitation. Image Source: Central Meteorological Observatory For tea farmers, while tea plants thrive in moisture, they are not tolerant of waterlogging. Prolonged waterlogging can lead to root damage, increased incidence of pests and diseases, reduced tea production, and decreased quality and yield of tea leaves. Will the consecutive heavy rains affect the growth of tea plants? What protective measures should be taken? Chao News interviewed Lu Debiao, the chief tea expert at the Zhejiang Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and researcher, for insights. On June 21, Lu Debiao (right) inspected the condition of tea plants after consecutive heavy rains in Liandu District, Lishui City, together with local stakeholders. "The current weather conditions have had little overall impact on tea gardens and tea production," emphasized Lu Debiao. In dealing with the upcoming prolonged rainy period, the most critical protective measure is to promptly inspect…

Today, Bingdao tea has become a calling card for the Mengku tea region and even the entire Lincang tea area. Under the influence of Bingdao's famous teas, villages like Dongguo, Xiaohusai, Dijie, Molie, and Zhengqitang, among others, are increasingly recognized. The value of tea, ecology, and geography in the Mengku tea region continues to be discovered and showcased. This feature article will delve into the people and teas that have prospered due to Bingdao. Mengku's Eighteen Villages To understand the Mengku tea region, start with "two mountains flanking a river." The two mountains are Ma'anshan and Bangma Mountain, both running north to south. Between them lies the river known locally as the Mengku River or the Nanmeng River. On this river stands the Nanding Reservoir, now also called "Bingdao Lake." The entire Mengku tea region is divided by the Nanmeng River, leading us to focus on the East Half Mountain and West Half Mountain of Mengku. Geographically, the people of Mengku traditionally use the Nanmeng River as a boundary, referring to the eastern Ma'anshan as the East Half Mountain and the western Bangma Mountain as the West Half Mountain. Many visitors initially struggle with orientation, leading to practical sayings like…

Abstract: Longjing tea stands out among green teas because it draws the essence of heaven and earth and integrates harmony between humanity and nature. This article analyzes its historical origins, cultural connotations, characteristics and identification, production techniques and features, applications and influences, inheritance, and prospects, to expound on the history, culture, and modern value of West Lake Longjing tea from China. Please bear with any limitations or errors (one person's view; 2024.04). Keywords: China; tea culture; West Lake Longjing; historical culture; modern value I. Historical Origins of West Lake Longjing Tea 1.1 Origin and Legends West Lake Longjing tea, as a gem of Chinese green teas, is steeped in mystery and romance through its origin and legends. According to historical records, the birthplace of Longjing tea is located by the West Lake in Hangzhou, near the village of Longjing, where mountains and waters converge, the climate is pleasant, providing ideal conditions for tea plants. There is a widely circulated legend about the origin of Longjing tea. Long ago, there lived a kind old woman in Longjing Village who worked hard every day, tending to her family’s tea garden. One day, while working in the mountains, she met an elderly man…

When I shout with all my might, It echoes throughout the mountains, And it is you who awakens, In the world of grasses and trees. —From "Grasses and Trees Amongst Us" As spring deepens, tea regions are bustling with activity. The release of "Grasses and Trees Amongst Us" during the tea season seems to have received mixed reviews. However, for tea enthusiasts, there are many commendable aspects. This film, set against the backdrop of Hangzhou's Longjing tea landscape, is filled with tea elements in its plot and details. Tea lovers would have noticed this. Moreover, the names of characters, scenes, and the storyline are all poetic. Behind the poetic tea ambiance lies a harsh and cruel social reality—the terrifying pyramid scheme scams and countless family tragedies! Every Tea Element is an "Inside Joke" It cannot be denied that director Gu Xiaogang understands tea, or at least has done his homework thoroughly. Each tea element in the film is an "inside joke." 01 Grasses and Trees Amongst Us: The character for "tea" split apart means "person among grasses and trees" The title "Grasses and Trees Amongst Us" itself refers to tea. "Tea is a fine tree from the south." "The character…

"Only This Green and Lustrous" Yunnan Green Tea, Oolong Tea Yunnan is the source of world tea, particularly the birthplace of large-leaf tea trees. Many people came to know Yunnan through Pu'er tea made from large-leaf varieties. In Yunnan, the history of ethnic minorities growing, processing, and drinking tea has a unique style that dates back a long way. However, before Pu'er tea became well-known, Yunnan tea had for a considerable period of time been outside the mainstream of Chinese tea. It has already been confirmed that large-leaf varieties in Yunnan are suitable not only for making Pu'er tea but also green tea, black tea, and white tea with remarkable taste. Due to the special nature of the large-leaf tea trees and the plateau terrain, especially for ancient tree teas, the sprouting is always later than small-leaf varieties. Pu'er tea only mentions "first spring," not "pre-Ming." When the first spring tea has yet to be picked and the spring scenery outside the window is at its best, everywhere is a scene of lush greenery – it is the perfect time to savor the "Only This Green and Lustrous" of Yunnan – green tea and oolong tea. Green - The Unique…

Timely perform summer pruning on tea bushes According to weather forecasts, Hangzhou will see the end of its plum rains around July 9th this year, and summer pruning can be conducted in the first and second decades of July. For those tea bushes that underwent heavy pruning after spring tea harvest and have shown vigorous growth with new shoots exceeding 50 centimeters in height, summer pruning is necessary. The purpose of summer pruning on tea bushes: First, it controls the height of the tea canopy; second, it increases the density and quality of autumn shoots while reducing branching; third, it decreases flowering and fruiting in the autumn. By performing summer pruning, high-quality autumn shoots are cultivated, ensuring a high yield of quality spring tea in the following year. Specific operations for summer pruning: Fertilize before pruning. 1. Trench application of top dressing: Open shallow trenches 10-15 centimeters deep along the rows of tea bushes, apply 30-50 kilograms per mu of high-nitrogen compound fertilizer, and cover with soil afterward. 2. Use a motorized double-person pruner or an electric single-person pruner to trim approximately 20 centimeters above the previous cut (leaving 3-5 leaves on the new branches grown after spring tea harvest).…

In recent years, Leishan County has leveraged the assistance from the Tea Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The institute's party secretary serves as the group leader, and seven experienced experts have been arranged to work with two local tea industry professionals from Leishan County to form the Leishan County Tea Industry Advisory Group. This group actively provides guidance for the development of the tea industry in Leishan, effectively promoting high-quality development of the industry. First, proactive connections are made to learn from advanced experiences. Active engagement with the advisory group has led to delegations being organized to visit Hangzhou, Shaoxing, Songyang, Zhuji, and other places to study the advanced experiences of tea industry development. By learning from these experiences, Leishan County is standardizing its brand management. Adhering to the principle of “six unifications”—unified trademark use, unified production technology, unified quality standards, unified product packaging, unified guidance on pricing, and unified brand promotion—the public brands like Leishan Silver Ball Tea are being managed uniformly. Currently, a “Leishan Silver Ball Tea” Brand Management Service Center has been established, and management systems such as the “Silver Ball” Trademark Paid Usage Fund Management Method have been put in place. Work…

To further standardize the market and promote a green, eco-friendly transformation of the tea industry, enhancing tea quality and fostering high-quality development in the sector, on July 9, 2024, the kick-off meeting and first working seminar for the national standard "Technical Specifications for the Construction and Management of Eco-Friendly Tea Gardens," led by our university, was held at the Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea Science Village (referred to as the village) in Wuyi Star Tea Co., Ltd. (referred to as Wuyi Star). Attendees included Professor Sun Weijiang, the chief expert of the village from the College of Horticulture at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU); Associate Professors Xue Zhihui and Chen Zhidan, experts resident at the village from Anxi Tea College (Digital Economy College) at FAFU; Wang Tao, the director of the village; Deputy Directors Chen Qinglan and Zhuo Kaibin; representatives from Wuyi Star; as well as leaders and experts from the Chinese National Cooperative General Federation's Hangzhou Tea Research Institute, South China Agricultural University, Fujian Provincial Plant Cultivation Technology Extension Station, Nanping City Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Fujian Province's Wanshi Liuxiang Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., Ze Wu (Wuyi Mountain) Eco-Tea Co., Ltd., and Fujian Province's Danpao Tea Co., Ltd. Image…

On the morning of August 1st, in the tea garden of Wengjiashan Village within the first-level protected area for Hangzhou’s West Lake Longjing tea, tea farmers were busy watering the tea trees to combat drought. Hangzhou has recently experienced continuous clear and hot weather with temperatures soaring to 40°C. With the westward expansion and strengthening of the subtropical high pressure, the high temperatures will intensify once again. The tea farmers are pumping water to irrigate the tea trees during the evening and early morning to prevent them from suffering due to drought, helping them survive this period of extreme heat. In the tea garden of Wengjiashan Village, tea farmers are busy watering the tea trees to fight drought. In the tea garden of Maojiabu Village, tea farmers are busy watering the tea trees to fight drought.

The coffee and tea beverage economy continues to expand, becoming an indicator that directly reflects regional economic vitality, symbolizes urban prosperity, and showcases the lifestyle of city residents. The coffee and tea beverage industry in Wuhan is accelerating its development, with market penetration rates continuously rising. Coffee and milk tea are not only a "lifesaving elixir" in the hands of Wuhan residents but also an organic fusion of Wuhan's urban culture and commerce. Wuhan is focused on becoming the first "Coffee + Tea" capital in the country. In recent years, three changes have occurred in Wuhan's coffee and tea beverage market: first, the government has increasingly prioritized consumption, laying the foundation for the industry's rapid development; second, the market penetration rate of coffee and tea beverages has gradually increased, and the consumer base has grown accordingly; third, there has been a noticeable increase in customer demands for the quality of coffee and tea beverages, driving brands to continually update their products. Image | Scenery of Wuhan On June 12th, the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce issued the "Work Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of the Coffee and Tea Beverage Industry in Wuhan City" (hereinafter referred to as the "Work Plan");…

The launch of West Lake Longjing in March is drawing ever closer, and tea enthusiasts must be getting impatient. West Lake Longjing tea boasts excellent color, aroma, flavor, and appearance. It is light yet far-reaching, clear and fragrant, ranking among China's Top Ten Famous Teas and has been favored by many tea connoisseurs since ancient times. However, faced with the myriad varieties of Longjing on the market, many consumers wonder: how can one buy authentic West Lake Longjing? Today, we've compiled some handy buying tips for you. Let’s take a look. 01 Zhejiang Longjing ≠ West Lake Longjing Historically, based on their origin, West Lake Longjing teas were categorized into five brands: “Lion Peak (Shifeng),” “Dragon Well (Longjing),” “Clouds and Rest (Yunqi),” “Tiger Run (Hupao),” and “Plum Blossom Village (Meijiawu),” with Lion Peak Longjing being the highest quality. However, if you visit small shops or unregulated markets to buy Longjing tea, some vendors might recommend "Zhejiang Longjing" to you. The newly implemented "Regulations for the Protection and Management of West Lake Longjing Tea in Hangzhou City," which came into effect on March 1 this year, clearly defined the production area of West Lake Longjing tea as the following: "The area…

West Lake Longjing is one of the top ten famous teas in China, a type of green tea. It is named after its place of origin, the mountains around Longjing Village near West Lake in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and has a history of over 1200 years. Longjing tea has a unique fragrance and aroma, with a lasting and deep scent that lingers on the palate. The spring tea from West Lake Longjing is harvested when the temperature is suitable and rainfall abundant, making the tea leaves plump and covered with fine down. During the spring tea season, the gentle rains nourish the young tea shoots, giving Longjing tea its outstanding natural quality, characterized by "green color, rich aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful shape." For tea lovers, every spring they look forward to the newly picked Longjing tea, embodying the misty rain and soft sunlight of southern China, all captured in a cup. This is what makes it feel like spring. So, how much does the West Lake Longjing spring tea cost per pound in 2024? Price of West Lake Longjing Spring Tea 2024 (250 grams) Entirely Handcrafted Premium First Harvest: 5588 CNY Semi-handcrafted Premium First Harvest: 5488 CNY Semi-handcrafted…

Chinese people have a long-standing obsession and fascination with certain colors. One is the "sky-blue color waiting for rain" of the Ruyao "qing," while the "qing" of Longquan celadon is another. The green mountains yield celadon from Longquan, and over two thousand years ago, the people of Zhejiang's Longquan began writing the legendary history of creating celadons. Whether it is the layered green glaze colors, the interwoven textures of the porcelain shards, or the rounded and unique shapes, Longquan celadon always precisely stirs the Chinese sense of "beauty." The ceramic authority Chen Wanli once said: "Half of China's ceramic history lies in Zhejiang; half of Zhejiang's ceramic history lies in Longquan." The production of Longquan porcelain has a long history. It is the capital of celadon and swords, a national historical and cultural city, and a national advanced city in culture. Longquan got its name from a sword. During the Spring and Autumn period, Ouyezi cast three swords in Longquan, naming one "Longyuan," which became the place name. Later, to avoid offending the Tang Dynasty's founder, Li Yuan, it was changed to Longquan. During the Three Kingdoms and Jin periods, local residents relied on natural conditions to fire celadon. At…

Let's start with a chart of the Longjing family relationships. The head of the family is Hang Jiahe, who has a daughter named Hang Pan with his former wife Fang Xiling. In the previous article, we mentioned the love at first sight between Hang Pan and Nationalist pilot Cao Jiayuan. Hang Pan is in charge of overseeing hundreds of acres of tea garden, including the famous Lion Peak Hu Gong Temple area. By "overseeing," it mainly means managing the garden rather than preventing others from stealing tea leaves. During the month or so when Longjing tea is picked and processed, there are many people bustling about on the mountain, making it difficult to steal tea. If it's not the picking and processing season, stealing tea would be pointless because the resulting tea would taste terrible and couldn't even be sold as vegetables. Hang Pan's oversight is essentially garden management. The People's Liberation Army took over ten days to capture Hangzhou, officially announcing its liberation on May 3, 1949. The first third of "Looking South of the River" describes the winter and spring before the liberation of Hangzhou. In her diary, Hang Pan wrote: "The fighting has started again, and everywhere…

Tea picking requires a large amount of labor and is highly seasonal. With urbanization, there has been a significant loss of young and able rural labor, increasing the demand for mechanized tea picking. However, we have gradually discovered that mechanically harvested tea gardens often quickly develop chicken claw branches and experience a rapid decline in the quality of fresh tea leaves.In late April 2023, I conducted a pruning and revitalization experiment in my family's tea garden in Enshi, Hubei, primarily attempting to replicate the tea garden management practices of the West Lake Longjing region in Hangzhou. This involves heavy pruning of the tea plants in late April to early May, followed by fertilization, and another heavy pruning in mid-to-late July to promote the growth of more productive branches, with a light pruning in November. The goal is to maximize the benefits of spring tea production. Figure 1 shows the result of my pruning at the time, preserving the main branches. Figure 1 However, out of laziness, I wanted to see what the effect would be without fertilizing or pruning again in mid-to-late July, so I only performed the initial pruning. During my visit home for the holidays this year, I…

With Hangzhou experiencing continuous hot and sunny weather, many citizens are concerned about how the West Lake Longjing tea is faring.Today, reporters learned from the West Lake Scenic Area that overall, the tea villages and tea fields are holding up well. Although temperatures are high, yesterday’s thunderstorm helped alleviate some of the drought conditions in the tea fields. Currently, various tea villages have started implementing measures to protect their tea trees from the sun and provide them with sufficient water. Through a range of actions, they aim to ensure the tea trees can survive the summer safely. "During this period of continuous high temperatures and drought, tea farmers are taking great care in nurturing their tea trees. Starting from July, flat tea fields without shade, such as parts of Shuangfeng Village, began laying down agricultural sunshades. Tea fields with irrigation facilities are being watered by farmers every morning and evening to ensure the tea trees receive adequate moisture," explained Lu Yiqing, a staff member of the Agricultural Technology Service Station of the West Lake Subdistrict. "Laying down sunshades requires attention to detail; they should not be placed directly on top of the tea trees but should leave enough space to…

Basic Introduction to Longjing TeaLongjing Tea is renowned for its emerald green color, beautiful shape, rich aroma, and mellow taste. Its unique characteristics of being "subtle yet far-reaching" and "aromatic yet fresh" set it apart from other teas in terms of divine elegance and exceptional quality, making it the top among China's Ten Most Famous Teas.The picking of Longjing Tea has three distinct features: early, tender, and frequent. As the saying goes among tea farmers, "Tea leaves are like grass that grows by the hour; picked three days early they're a treasure, but three days late they become just grass." The tea is also known for its delicate picking, with the freshness and uniformity of the fresh leaves forming the basis of Longjing's quality. "Frequent" refers to the practice of picking larger leaves while leaving smaller ones, with about 30 batches harvested throughout the year.Traditional Longjing tea processing involves ten techniques: tossing, shaking, spreading, stirring, pressing, flicking, grabbing, pushing, folding, and grinding. Different processing techniques are used for different grades of tea. Due to differences in ecological conditions and processing techniques, West Lake Longjing is categorized into five types: "Lion Peak," "Dragon Well," "Clouds and Mist," "Tiger Run," and "Meiji."The…

Spring is the time when spring tea and tea lovers come together. By April, new batches of Longjing tea will be released. Longjing tea is renowned worldwide for its tender green color, fragrant aroma, sweet taste, and elegant appearance. So how do we choose good quality Longjing tea? Look at the Production Area Firstly, you can select Longjing tea based on its origin. There are three main production areas for Longjing tea: the West Lake area, which includes the current administrative region of West Lake District (West Lake Scenic Area) in Hangzhou City; the Qiantang area, including the current administrative regions of Xiaoshan, Binjiang, Yuhang, Fuyang, Lin'an, Tonglu, Jiande, and Chun'an counties (cities, districts); and the Yuezhou area, including the current administrative regions of Shaoxing, Yuecheng, Xinchang, Shengzhou, Zhuji counties (cities, districts) in Shaoxing City, as well as some towns in Shangyu, Pan'an, Dongyang, and Tiantai counties (cities). The quality of tea from different production areas varies, and there can be significant differences in price. Map of the Geographical Indication Product Protection Scope for Longjing Tea Additionally, you can check if the product packaging of Longjing tea has a Chinese geographical indication label, which is a more direct method. Assess…

Basic Introduction to West Lake LongjingWest Lake Longjing, named after the Longjing tea area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. If we compare West Lake to the beauty Xi Shi, then the best tea is like a beautiful lady. Longjing is both a place name, a spring name, and a tea name. The tea is characterized by "four unique qualities": green color, rich aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. Top-grade West Lake Longjing is flat, smooth, and straight, with a tender green luster, fresh and high aroma, fresh and sweet taste, and delicate leaves that resemble flowers. Pre-Qingming Longjing, picked before the Qingming Festival, is also known as "Daughter Red." "The courtyards outside laugh at the wind and lotus; pre-Qingming Longjing is like daughter red." This poetic sentence vividly captures the essence of West Lake Longjing. It combines famous mountains, temples, lakes, springs, and tea, and drinking a cup of Longjing reveals the unique and remarkable tea culture of Longjing.The West Lake Longjing is grown in the hills around Lion Peak, Wengjiashan, Hupao, Meijiawu, Yunqi, and Lingyin in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Here, the climate is mild, with abundant rainfall and diffuse light. The…

Congratulations to the Party branch of Anji White Tea Group Co., Ltd. for being rated as a 'Four Strengths' Party branch. Branch Introduction Anji White Tea Group Co., Ltd. was established in September 2022, and is affiliated with Zhejiang Anji Agricultural Investment High-Tech Group Co., Ltd. The company's Party branch was founded at the beginning of 2023 and currently has nine official Party members. Since its establishment, the branch has closely followed the requirements for high-quality development of the "three teas," proactively fulfilling its role, and fully leveraging the "red engine" of Party building to develop the white tea industry that enriches the people in areas such as cooperation between eastern and western regions, increasing farmers' income, and improving the quality and efficiency of the industry. Branch Work Characteristics 1. Bridging Mountains and Seas, Demonstrating Red Commitment. Using Anji White Tea as a golden leaf bond, we continue to provide assistance through "White Leaf No.1" in three provinces and five counties, as well as in regions receiving targeted support. We deepen and solidify the rural revitalization Party building alliance, continuously expand cooperative joint construction and assistance pathways, and sign a branch pairing agreement with Yangliugou Village in Xianfeng County, Hubei…

Southwest of West Lake in Hangzhou, China’s Zhejiang province, Longjing (Dragon Well) Village has taken credit for having a premium Chinese green tea and Chinese tea culture, named Longjing tea or West Lake Dragon Well tea (Chinese: 西湖龙井; Chinese Pinyin: Xihu Longjin) for approximately 1200 years. This Chinese tea is produced mostly by hand and with a reputation as the first among the ten famous teas in China. Longjing Tea was the royal tea in Qing Dynasty and has long been hailed as the "Queen of Green Tea Chinese" for its four outstanding features: emerald green color, rich fragrance, sweet taste and beautiful shape.  The Plantation Areas of Longjing (Dragon Well) Green Tea Longjing Village abounds with the best Chinese green tea by enjoying favorable geographical, climate and water conditions. With the West Lake to the east, Mt. Wuyunshan to the west, Qiantang River to the south and several high mountains to the north, the village is protected from the cold front from the north and ensured with a warm and humid climate in spring and summer.  Most of the Longjing green tea plantation fields distribute around Longjing mountain area including Lingyin, Hupao, Shifeng Peak, Longjing Village, and Meijiawu Village, where the…

Good tea thrives with proper nutrition; fertilizers are the material foundation for increasing yield and improving quality in tea production. Fertilization plays a crucial role in the growth of tea plants and the yield and quality of tea leaves. While some nutrients are supplied by the soil itself, its nutrient content is limited and subject to environmental factors, leading to significant losses through leaching and volatilization, which greatly reduces nutrient availability. This is insufficient to meet the needs of tea plant growth, let alone high yields and quality standards. Additionally, as a leaf-harvesting crop, the annual harvest of large quantities of buds and leaves removes a certain amount of nutrients. Therefore, most nutrients must be replenished through fertilization. When soil nutrient imbalances occur or there is an extreme deficiency of one or more nutrients, it is necessary to use appropriate fertilizers to correct the nutritional deficiencies to ensure high-yield and high-quality tea production. Therefore, proper management of tea gardens during different seasons is crucial, and fertilization is a key technology in garden management that should receive significant attention. Especially during autumn, a critical period for tea garden management, the focus is on rapidly restoring tree vigor to lay the groundwork…

During spring, a person's liver qi tends to become excessively active, which can have adverse effects on the spleen and stomach. Spring is also the season when yang energy rises, making it a time when various pathogens and microorganisms thrive and reproduce. As such, diseases tend to be more prevalent during this period, making spring health preservation particularly important. Tea is described in "Compendium of Materia Medica" as: “Ming, bitter tea. Ming, bitter in taste, slightly cold, non-toxic. It is primarily used for acne, promotes urination, clears phlegm, and quenches thirst. It also helps with sleeplessness and is best harvested in autumn. Bitter tea is used to regulate qi, eliminate food residue from the previous day, and when made into a drink, it can include ingredients like mountain hawthorn, green onions, and ginger.” Here, tea is characterized by its nature and taste as “slightly cold” and “bitter.” According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, sweetness is considered nourishing, while bitterness has a purgative effect, so tea possesses both nourishing and purgative properties. Thus, there is the saying that “tea is a remedy for all illnesses.” Many historical records in China mention the benefits of Pu'er tea, suggesting that “Pu'er tea…

"The Xihu District of Hangzhou City should earnestly implement the important concept of 'two mountains' put forward by President Xi Jinping and accelerate the industrialization work of Xihu White Tea. Further efforts should be made to speed up the construction of 'Hangzhou standards,' incorporating Xihu White Tea into a high-standard system, achieving precise management of production data and online digital management of labels; realize high-level management by including Xihu White Tea in a sound institutional protection system, strengthening administrative law enforcement and collaborative protection; particularly strengthen high-quality promotion by establishing and improving inspection, testing, and quality management systems, formulating a series of standards for 'one green, one red, and one white.'” This is the suggestion from Li Hong, a member of the CPPCC Xihu District Committee. Tea is the national drink, and Hangzhou is its capital. As one of Hangzhou's 'golden business cards,' the Zhuantang Subdistrict, known as the birthplace of West Lake Longjing tea, has long been referred to as a 'century-old tea town with a myriad-tan tea country.' Tea has become an important carrier for the high-quality development of local agriculture. On the afternoon of August 1st, a thematic consultation activity titled "Promoting the exploration and extension of…