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Accompanied by the morning mist, Wang Wanguo and his fellow villagers weed and pick tea in the tea garden, with the verdant and towering Wuzhishan not far away, its main peak appearing and disappearing in the clouds and fog. The ecologically friendly organic tea garden in Wuzhishan's Shuiman Township. Photo by Niu Liangyu, People's Daily Online High mountains and cloud-covered mist produce fine tea. The Wuzhishan large-leaf tea hidden in Hainan's tropical rainforest has long been a local calling card and a vivid testament to Wuzhishan's practice of "industrialization of ecology" and "ecologization of industry." Focusing on ecology to grow good tea, how is the quality of this "ecological tea" from Wuzhishan? Recently, reporters went "into the mountains" to investigate. Core Competitiveness Lies in Ecology Following the winding mountain road, the reporters arrived at the Wu Zhai Organic Ecological Tea Garden in Wuzhishan's Shuiman Township. What caught the eye were tea plants, ground cover film on the soil, and insect traps between the tea plants. Tea farmers picking tea in an organic tea garden in Wuzhishan. Photo by Niu Liangyu, People's Daily Online "We are going 'organic.'" Wang Wanguo is a resident of Fanghao Village, Shuiman Township, Wuzhishan City, Hainan…

To further deepen the Jiangsu-Shaanxi cooperation in industrial assistance and support the development of Ziyang's tea industry, recently, Liao Dongchu, the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee, led a team to conduct an inspection and research on tea industry cooperation in Zhonglou District and Jintan District of Changzhou. Relevant officials from the County Development and Reform Bureau participated in the inspection and research. At Changzhou Kaigu Tea Food Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Xinpin Tea Co., Ltd., Liao Dongchu and his delegation gained a deep understanding of the detailed processes involved in tea planting, processing, packaging, and sales. They also engaged in extensive communication, exchanges, and discussions with business leaders on the theme of how to leverage the Jiangsu-Shaanxi cooperation platform for industrial collaboration. Liao Dongchu stated that Ziyang County is committed to developing its tea industry as the leading sector for enriching the people and strengthening the county. Currently, the county has a tea plantation area of 260,000 mu, 66 tea zones, and an annual tea production of over 12,000 tons. Meanwhile, based on traditional tea production, Jintan District has been seeking innovation by building "smart tea gardens," integrating "matcha novelties," and exploring "spring economy." These initiatives have not…

On a hot summer day, inside the processing workshop of Guicha Tea Industry Co., Ltd., Tongren, Guizhou (hereafter referred to as Guicha Company), located at the foot of the World Natural Heritage site Fanjing Mountain, machines hum and the air is filled with the aroma of tea."Products such as matcha powder, matcha lattes, matcha cookies, matcha noodles, and matcha chocolates are being produced at an accelerated pace in the 'World-Class Matcha Mega Factory' workshop." According to Lan Fangqiang, Deputy General Manager of Guicha Company, the company's matcha production and sales exceeded 1,000 tons in 2023, with 40% exported overseas. Workers in the Guicha Company production workshop are busy in an orderly manner. On July 31st, the "Innovative Journey for Regional Coordination and Development" media tour visited the world's largest matcha production base – Guicha Tea Industry Co., Ltd., Tongren, Guizhou, to witness the grandeur of the "World-Class Matcha Mega Factory." Guicha Company was established in March 2017 as a modern enterprise that integrates planting, research and development, production, and marketing. The company has invested a total of 600 million RMB to build the Guicha Industrial Park covering 340 acres at the foot of the World Natural Heritage site "Fanjing Mountain."…

In the town of Tanghu, Suichuan County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, after the beginning of spring, walking through the verdant tea gardens, one is greeted by lush greenery everywhere, brimming with vitality. Though nearly 60 kilometers from the county seat, this place lacks neither hustle and bustle nor a lively atmosphere. Food touches the heart most profoundly. There are over thirty restaurants of various sizes in the market town. Among them, the "Tanghu Grand Hotel," located opposite the farmers' market and in operation for many years, is highly regarded for its "delicious, affordable, and satisfying" offerings. Photo of Dogumao tea garden taken by Li Shuzhe. Currently, in preparation for New Year's Eve dinner, the proprietress, Chen Xiaoyan, is busily engaged: "The flourishing cultural tourism has brought us a large number of customers, and we must give back to our hometown, creating more value." She innovatively incorporates Dogumao tea into dishes, developing a variety of unique tea-based culinary creations that have won several awards at the county's two consecutive culinary competitions featuring tea culture dishes. The tea-infused spare ribs, which are rich but not greasy, the harmonious shrimp with tender tips, the paper-thin tea dumplings, the uniquely shaped tea-stuffed mushrooms, and…

Selecting the Right Type of Tea The first step in brewing a good cup of tea is choosing high-quality tea leaves. There are various types of tea available on the market, including green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, and Pu'er tea, each with its unique flavor and characteristics. When selecting tea, it is recommended to purchase from reputable brands or specialized tea shops, ensuring freshness and quality. (Image source: network; delete if infringement) Preparing the Necessary Tools Brewing tea requires some basic tools, such as a teapot, teacup, strainer, and teaspoon. For a more professional setup, you can prepare a tea set. Choose a teapot made of ceramic, glass, or purple clay, as these materials better retain the temperature and aroma of the tea. A strainer can help remove tea fragments, making the tea liquor clearer. Mastering the Right Water Quality and Temperature Water quality has a crucial impact on the taste of tea. It is best to use mineral water or filtered tap water, avoiding chlorinated or hard water. Different types of tea have different requirements for water temperature. Generally, green tea should be brewed at 80-85°C, black tea and oolong tea require 90-95°C, while Pu'er tea…

After allowing the tea connoisseurs to appreciate the appearance of the tea, the tea brewer stands up and places the tea leaves into the pot, pours hot water over them from a kettle, covers the pot, and starts a timer. The tea brewer stops all other movements, placing their heart into the pot as they stand, accompanying the tea while it steeps in the hot water. Seeing this action from the tea brewer, the other tea connoisseurs also focus intently on the teapot. Thirty seconds pass, and the tea brewer remains standing still; another thirty seconds pass, and the tea brewer is still motionless. After a while, the tea brewer glances at the timer, then lifts the teapot to pour the tea into a pitcher. The other connoisseurs think about their questions: Why does it need to steep for so long? What will the tea infusion look like? The tea brewer is very focused on brewing the tea—. Why does the tea brewer stand while brewing the tea? Perhaps the chair isn't high enough, or perhaps he believes that standing emphasizes his role in accompanying the tea while it steeps in the pot. The tea leaves are plucked from the…

"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…