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Gengma: “Tea Industry Easy Loan” Injects Financial Support into the “One Piece” Construction
To solve the "four haves and four lacks" problem faced by some tea farmers, merchants, enterprises, and village officials who have the drive but no means, ideas but no funds, needs but no collateral, and products but no sales channels, since April this year, the Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County Committee of Lincang City and Gengma Rural Credit Cooperative have jointly introduced the "Tea Industry Easy Loan" policy. This policy provides loans of up to 5 million RMB, for a five-year term, at low interest rates, without collateral, and with revolving use, for tea farmers, merchants, and enterprises within their jurisdiction, as well as village officials. So far, a total of 23.37 million RMB has been loaned to 96 households under the "Tea Industry Easy Loan" scheme. Lincang City's Gengma County has a long history of tea cultivation, with a current area of 126,000 mu (approximately 84 square kilometers) planted with tea, supporting 75,000 tea farmers. This year, Gengma County actively integrated itself into the construction of the "Party Building Leading Bingdao Xigui Mangfei Tea Industry Demonstration Area," exploring a model of "Party building + finance + tea industry." In collaboration with the Gengma Rural Credit Cooperative, they introduced…- 2
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Eight Key Tea Areas in Zhenyuan, Yunnan: Each Mountain Unique, Every Season Beautiful
The eight tea mountains of Mazheng, Lohaítáng, Kanpenjing, Dashenshan, Laowushan, Wuyi, Qianjiazhai, and Chashanqing within Zhenyuan County, Pu'er City, are rich in tea resources and have pleasant scenery. Each mountain is distinct, every season brings its own beauty, and the trees exude a fragrant aroma; each tea mountain has its unique charm. The Qianjiazhai tea area belongs to the Ailao Mountain range, with Pinghe, Santai, Guoji, and Jiujia Villages in Jiujia Town at its core, covering surrounding Denggao and other villages. The tea here is characterized by "intense floral fragrance and robust flavor." Within this area, there is a 2,700-year-old "world's oldest wild tea tree king." In the Qianjiazhai tea area, visitors can enjoy wild vegetable feasts in spring, escape the summer heat, forage for wild mushrooms, and observe cloud seas and sunrises and sunsets in winter. The Mazheng tea area has Mazheng, Maidi, Aolong, and Xuetang Villages in Zhe Dong Town as its core, covering surrounding Guangshan Village in Heping Town and 14 other villages. Mazheng tea is a traditional historical tea of Zhenyuan County and one of the eight famous teas of Yunnan Province. Its characteristics include "clear floral fragrance, sweet and smooth taste." In the Mazheng tea… -
Jingmai Mountain, a Living Book of Chinese Tea History
Tea, known as the "Chinese leaf that influenced the world," spread from China to the rest of the world via the Silk Road, the Tea Horse Road, the Great Tea Route, and the Maritime Silk Road. It has become the most popular non-alcoholic beverage in the world, enjoyed by over 2 billion people across more than 160 countries and regions. Arccheological sites prove that China has over 6,000 years of tea cultivation history, with famous tea-producing areas with a long history formed throughout the country. So why has Jingmai Mountain become the first global tea-themed World Cultural Heritage site? Because Jingmai Mountain itself is a living book of "Chinese Tea" history. Jingmai Mountain is located on the southwestern frontier in the Lancang River Basin of Yunnan Province. It boasts the best-preserved ancient tea forests in the world's tea tree origin, spanning thousands of acres and thousands of years. It is a living museum of human tea culture, created by the Bulang ancestors who migrated to Jingmai Mountain in the 10th century and discovered and domesticated tea trees, along with the later Dai ancestors. "Five ancient tea forests, nine traditional villages, and three protective forests" are the heritage elements of the… -
Interpretation of “Looking South of the River” (Part Three): Does the West Lake Longjing Tea Garden Need Human Management?
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… -
Features of the Ancient Tree Tea from Yi Wu Ban Gong
Ban Gong Ancient Tree Tea originates from the ancient tea garden in Dingjiazhai (Yao ethnic group) of Manla Village, Yiwu Town, Mengla County, Yunnan Province. It is located within the core area of the Yiwu tea mountain and includes micro-regions such as Ban Gong River and White Tea Garden, currently managed by the residents of Dingjiazhai (a Yao village). The Ban Gong tea carries a unique primitive forest aroma. With its immense tree age, it exhibits unparalleled smoothness and an incredibly refreshing taste, making it the pinnacle of Yiwu teas. Historically, Ban Gong Da Zhai was home to over 400 households and was the largest village in the Mansa region. There were both Han and Hui villages here, with a mosque in the Hui village and a Guandi Temple in the Han village. The Guandi Temple of Ban Gong was once the most exquisite building in the six major tea mountains, but now only ruins remain. The once prosperous Ban Gong Da Zhai gradually declined and is now uninhabited. The ancient tea gardens have suffered significant damage, with only a few ancient tea trees surviving in the primary forest at an altitude of 1,300 to 1,600 meters. Here, the average… -
Wudu Town: Focused on Goals, the “Three Concentrations” Drive Comprehensive Development of the Tea Industry
In recent years, Wudu Town has leveraged its geographical advantages and current industrial status to plot development, address shortcomings, and promote income growth. It has clarified its industrial development strategy and comprehensively promoted high-quality development of the tea industry, achieving integrated development of the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors within the industry. Currently, the town has 8,950 mu (approximately 597 hectares) of tea plantations, with 3,200 mu (approximately 213 hectares) available for picking. The annual production volume exceeds 1,100 tons, with a value exceeding 10 million yuan. Concentration on Nurturing Leading Enterprises for Strong Guidance For local tea enterprises with development potential, dedicated personnel are assigned to provide wholehearted services, actively help resolve difficulties, and effectively coordinate resources. This creates a favorable business environment that supports and cares for enterprises. Two leading tea processing enterprises have been cultivated: Hanzhong Mingding Modern Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. and Hanzhong Hongfeng Tea Industry Co., Ltd. These enterprises have enabled more than 170 local residents to work in the tea gardens, increasing their average household income by approximately 1,100 yuan. Concentration on Project Support for Strong Assurance To create green and organic tea gardens, we actively engage with higher-level departments and strive to secure…- 4
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Facing the Heatwave, Tea Villages in the West Lake Scenic Area Have Measures to Protect Their Crops
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…- 4
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Nanyan Tea
Driving for a little over an hour from Quanzhou, Fujian, you arrive at Xiping Town, Anxi County—the birthplace of Tieguanyin. Xiping was once known as Qipeng, named after the mythical great roc said to have rested here. After passing through the town, we entered the winding mountain roads, our car like a fish swimming upstream into a sea of green. Looking out the window, tea fields stretched as far as the eye could see, terraced hills and sprawling plots in various shapes and sizes. Upon entering Nanyan Village, the air was filled with a fresh, invigorating tea fragrance. Taking a deep breath, every nerve and cell relaxed. When we arrived at Taishanlou, the annual Nanyan Tieguanyin Tea King Competition was entering its final round. The villagers held their breath, intently watching the courtyard. In the center stood a large tea table, about four to five meters long, on which ten white porcelain lidded jars were lined up horizontally, each corresponding to a numbered sample from 1 to 10. Staff took samples from the jars, weighing them according to standard procedures before placing them into the jars. Facing each jar, three white porcelain tea cups were arranged in a vertical row,… -
Features of the Ancient Tea Trees in Gafengzhai, Yiwu
Yiwu Gafengzhai is located in Majie Village, northwest of Mengla County, Xishuangbanna. It is a village inhabited by the Yao people. Named “Gafengzhai” (Wind-swept Village), it stands at a wind-exposed spot surrounded by mountains, with a stream flowing in front and winds passing through the village. This village has the highest elevation among the Seven Villages of Yiwu and produces the least amount of tea, yet it boasts the most intact ancient tea trees. The teas from Gafengzhai can be categorized into several areas. The ancient tree tea commonly referred to as Gafengzhai is from the non-state-owned forest. The state-owned forest area includes the King Tree, Tea Field, Cold Water River, and White Sand River. The prices of these teas vary according to factors such as the age of the trees and the location. Its fresh tea has a rich floral aroma, which later transforms into fruity, honey, and woody scents. The taste evolves from sweet to robust, with a pronounced wild character. When sipped carefully, the tea reveals a smooth and lingering texture. Gafengzhai belongs to Yiwu Town, Mengla County, and sits at an altitude of around 1,200 meters, bordering Laos near boundary marker No. 14. It takes about… -
Mezijing Tea Mountain in Yongde County: Fresh Tea Steeps the Heart, Pure Breeze Fills the Hills
Stepping into the Mezijing Tea Mountain in Xiaomengtong Town, Yongde County, tender green tea leaves quietly unfurl at the tips of branches, gradually spreading out under gentle sunlight and bursting with vitality. Laughter and joy fill the tea groves as the tea farmers skillfully pick the leaves, painting a picturesque rural scene of industrious harvest. Visiting Mezijing Village once more, I am still captivated by the integrity culture embedded within. Vivid integrity-themed murals and richly meaningful integrity landscapes integrate visual integrity elements into the village construction. Walking through the scenery, integrity arises from the heart, and under the guidance of the tour guide, everyone embarks on an extraordinary journey of integrity culture. "Mezijing Village has adopted the concept of integrating 'integrity' and 'scenery,' creating integrity walls, Pure Breeze Pavilion, Pure Heart Tea Room, and other tea-integrity cultural tourism landscapes that combine sightseeing, leisure, and education. This not only allows party members and villagers to be subtly influenced by integrity education, making the folkways more simple and the social atmosphere more upright, but also creates a strong atmosphere of integrity for rural revitalization. It broadens the path of integration between tea, travel, and integrity, enabling empowerment through integrity, prosperity through tea,… -
Naxian Village, New Comfort Town: United Development for a Thriving Tea Industry
In the pleasant April weather, with a gentle breeze blowing. In the tea garden of the Pomegranate Seed Group in Naxian Village, New Comfort Town, Mengjiang County, old tea trees taller than a person are sprouting new green leaves. Tea farmers are seen climbing wooden scaffolds or pulling on tree branches to pick the fresh buds. Stepping into the home of Li Kang, a tea farmer in the Pomegranate Seed Group of Naxian Village, New Comfort Town, one is greeted by the aroma of tea. He is diligently inspecting every step of the tea processing and production. Before long, freshly stir-fried spring tea is ready. According to Li Kang, Naxian Village has tea trees over a hundred years old. However, due to a lack of business management concepts, the villagers operated independently without forming a united front, which prevented them from capitalizing on their valuable resource. In 2022, Li Kang registered Mengjiang New Comfort Youzhi Tea Processing Factory, leasing more than 50 mu (approx. 33,333 square meters) of land with over 1,600 tea trees aged 80 years or older across two groups, Baiye Village and Pomegranate Seed Group. He invited experts with over 30 years of experience in producing Pu'er… -
At the 2024 Chaozhou Kung Fu Tea Conference, Phoenix Dancong Tea is “Full of Vitality”!
Stepping into the 2024 Chaozhou Kung Fu Tea Conference, one is greeted by the fresh aroma of tea. Journalists discovered that while many tea companies and merchants are committed to tradition and quality, they have also embarked on an exploration of making their teas more youthful. Products have become more diverse, packaging more modern, and marketing models more varied, not only retaining older customers but also attracting a growing number of young people to the exhibition, infusing new vitality into the tea industry. Combining Tradition with Modern Trends Exploring More Possibilities in the Tea Industry After tasting Phoenix Dancong tea, Academician Liu Zhonghua of the Chinese Academy of Engineering once gave a classic evaluation: "With Phoenix Dancong, the first cup is love at first sight; the second cup leaves you yearning for more; the third cup binds you forever." At the exhibition, the Congxin Dancong booth featured tea packaged with this phrase as its central theme. Yu Yingfeng, founder of the Congxin Dancong brand, spoke with journalists about the creativity behind the tea packaging. "For the packaging, we used hand-drawn images of the ancient tea trees of Wudong Mountain as the background, presenting elements such as the land, the tea…- 2
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“Tracing the Ancient Tea Ship Route: A Saga of Prosperity and Decline over Centuries (Part I)”
Along with the rise and fall of Liubao tea industry, the ancient tea ship route has gone through phases of formation, prosperity, dormancy, revival, and decline, leaving a splendid chapter in China's tea transportation history. The ancient route is vast and time has passed slowly. The development of the Liubao tea industry has undergone changes over several hundred years, and the tea ship route has also gone through a long journey from its formation to prosperity, dormancy, revival, and decline. Today, the Liubao tea industry is experiencing a comprehensive revival, but the ancient tea ship route mostly remains as traces of the past. However, there is no doubt that in the course of history, this ancient route, which coexisted with Liubao tea, has written a unique and splendid chapter in China's tea transportation history. The name "Tea Pavilion" can be seen on a map of Cangwu from the 32nd year of the Kangxi era (1693) of the Qing dynasty. 1. The "Annals of Cangwu County" compiled during the Tongzhi era of the Qing dynasty contains records about Liubao tea. 2. On the attached map of Cangwu County in the "Annals of Cangwu County" compiled during the Tongzhi era of the… -
Lonlin Court Issues Judicial Protection Order for Ancient Tea Trees
On August 15, which coincided with the second National Ecological Day, the Lonlin Court issued a judicial protection order for ancient tea trees and organized a series of activities including extensive legal publicity and visits to tea companies. These actions further embodied the principle that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. The issuance of the judicial protection order reinforces the legal barrier for the protection of ancient tea trees. The wild ancient tea trees in Lonlin are widely distributed, dense, old, and numerous, making them an essential component of the ecosystem and playing a unique role in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. To fully leverage the law's functions of punishment, deterrence, guidance, and evaluation, the Lonlin Court took advantage of the second National Ecological Day to issue the "Lonlin Autonomous County People's Court Judicial Protection Order for Ancient Tea Trees." The order was publicly displayed at the entrance to the ancient tea tree forest in Tangshi Shangba Village, De'eo Town, Lonlin. The protection order is based on the principles of prioritizing protection and prevention and sets out seven prohibitions according to relevant regulations such as the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, the Forest Law of…- 2
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Zhaowan Township: Brothers Lead Neighboring Villages to Develop Tea Industry for Revitalization Through Collective Efforts
In the mountainous northwest of Hubei, on the "Roof of Gucheng" at an average altitude of over a thousand meters in Zhaowan Township, there are two brothers who serve as the Party branch secretaries of two adjacent villages. Their story of sharing resources and collectively developing the tea industry to lead the locals to prosperity and a moderately prosperous life is widely known. "How's the quality of the tea processed by the mechanical arms?" "Not bad, I'll come and process a couple of batches myself then." At the end of June, Wang Anjun, the Party branch secretary of Taozhuang Village, brought his younger brother Wang Anhua to visit the newly purchased equipment in the village. Wang Anhua is the Party branch secretary of Changling Village, and had been worried about the tea production due to insufficient funds to build a new production line. "Brother, can we join forces to build a medium-sized tea processing factory? This way, we can share equipment and labor, saving costs and increasing efficiency," Wang Anhua asked, looking at Wang Anjun. Wang Anjun nodded in agreement, saying, "That's exactly what I was thinking. Let's do this together." Taozhuang Village and Changling Village are both high-altitude villages,…- 3
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Live Streaming + Training, Nanhua Village’s Tea Industry Embraces New Vitality
"Hello tea enthusiasts, everyone. I'm Na Fa, the secretary of Nanhua Village in Nanmei Township. Welcome to our live stream...” After completing his daily tasks and without any special events, at 9:00 PM every night, the Douyin live streaming room of the Nanhua Village cooperative goes live on schedule. To increase the visibility of Nanhua Village's teas and broaden their sales channels, since December 2023, Nanhua Village has been preparing to establish a live streaming team. To date, through live streaming, they have helped local tea farmers sell 0.6 tons of tea and over 400 units of agricultural specialty products, increasing farmers' incomes by over 80,000 yuan. This has, to some extent, increased the exposure of Nanhua Village's tea products and enabled high-quality Nanhua tea to reach a wider audience. However, issues such as non-standard product labels, unprofessional live streaming language, and a lack of product variety have become increasingly apparent. To address these practical problems, with the support and concern of the District Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the District Market Supervision Administration Bureau, Nanmei Township organized training sessions in Nanhua Village for the standardization of tea product labeling, Mandarin learning, and honey sales.…- 6
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“An Ounce of Gold, An Ounce of Tea” – Hunan Business University Students Visit Xiangxi to Explore the Fragrance of Golden Tea
The reputation of "Golden Tea" and its unique qualities have long been a subject of interest. Recently, the "Digital Intelligence Tea Exploration Team" from Hunan Business University traveled to Jinhuang Village in Xiangxi, Baoding County, to study the historical and cultural background of Golden Tea as well as its production techniques. Group photo of the Digital Intelligence Tea Exploration Team. On the morning of July 16th, the "Digital Intelligence Tea Exploration Team" arrived at Jinhuang Village. Through conversations with Shi Yingchao, the Party branch secretary of the village, the historical narrative behind Golden Tea gradually unfolded. During the Ming Dynasty's Jiajing period, when Inspector-General Lu Jie passed through Baoding, he was fortunate enough to be offered tea made from leaves of a century-old tea tree by a local Miao grandmother. The tea cured the officials of the miasma they had contracted. In gratitude, Lu Jie gifted the grandmother a bar of gold and presented the tea to the imperial court. Since then, the tea has been known for its reputation of being "worth an ounce of gold for an ounce of tea." In addition to preserving tea culture, the village also emphasizes innovative development. In recent years, the village has…- 2
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Understanding the Characteristics of the Dangguo Pu’er Tea Flavor
Dangguo Pu'er tea mountain is located on the western half of the Mengku tea mountain, at an altitude of 1,750 meters. This village hidden deep in the western half of the mountain is composed of four natural villages: Waizhai, Yizhai, Baqishan, and Molie. The villagers of Dangguo mostly live off tea, with a combined tea land area of nearly 6,000 mu, making it the largest tea plantation area on the western half of the mountain. The old and new tea lands are roughly equal in size. In Yizhai, Dangguo, there is still a robust ancient cultivated tea garden preserved today, testifying to Dangguo being a tea mountain with a long history. Additionally, the Dangguo tea area has climatic characteristics of low temperatures, high humidity, and abundant mist. The dense forests and diverse vegetation provide an excellent ecological environment for the growth of Dangguo tea. They restrain and rely on each other, keeping the ecological environment relatively stable. This endows Dangguo tea with a vibrant vitality. A unique "natural management method" makes Dangguo tea even more imbued with the atmosphere of the mountains and forests. Without artificial fertilization or excessive development, the tea plants are allowed to grow naturally. Each tea… -
Suxianshi Township: Leading with Party Building for a Fragrant Tea Industry—Vitalizing the “Tea Story” of the Local Economy
In recent years, Suxianshi Township has strengthened its approach of using party building to promote rural revitalization. Leveraging its own resource endowments, it has cultivated and expanded distinctive industries. The township has transformed organizational advantages into development advantages for the tea industry and turned the exemplary role of party members into driving forces for growth. Currently, there are 26,000 mu (approximately 1733 hectares) of high-altitude tea gardens in the township, generating nearly 200 million yuan in output value. It has received certifications as a "Green Food" raw material base and a provincial "Three Products and One Mark" base. Party Building Leads Organizational Efforts To Boost the Tea Industry's Growth and Strength Focus on "Dual Binding" to Gather Strength. The township continues to deepen the approach of "building branches along the industrial chain." Two provincial key leading enterprises play a leading role in integrating resources, innovating models, and setting examples. They establish a "dual binding" mechanism, binding households to cooperatives and cooperatives to leading enterprises, which radiates to more than 120 participating party members and leads to the establishment of 127 tea-specialized cooperatives, involving 13,000 mu (approximately 867 hectares) of tea gardens, and benefiting over 500 tea-growing households. Focus on Linkage…- 1
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After 16 Years, His “Qian Tea No.1” Is Cultivated Over 40,000 Mu
Guizhou's mountains and waters are endowed with remarkable natural beauty and rich resources. Data shows that Guizhou's tea garden area has expanded from 5.24 million mu in 2014 to over 7 million mu in 2023, ranking it among the top in the country; the province's tea industry's comprehensive output value also jumped from 27 billion yuan to 63 billion yuan during the same period. The Multi-Color Guizhou Network specially launches the column "[Visit Guizhou's Tea]," starting from Guizhou's tea industry chain, interviewing tea farmers, tea makers, scientific researchers, teahouse owners, and foreign tea seekers, reflecting how Guizhou's excellent ecology fosters clean tea and its path of high-quality industrial development. "Qian Tea No.1" took nearly 16 years to develop from a superior strain to a new variety. In April 2019, it was registered by the Ministry of Agriculture as a non-principal crop variety, allowing for its promotion. Its primary developer is Dr. Chen Zhengwu, researcher at the Guizhou Tea Research Institute and leader of the tea plant resource breeding discipline. On August 5th, Dr. Chen Zhengwu told reporters that since its promotion in 2019, "Qian Tea No.1" has been introduced to areas such as Daozhen Autonomous County, Sinan County, Yanhe Autonomous…- 2
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Jiujia, the Tea King’s Secret Garden
The Tea King resides high in the Qianjiazhai area, leaning against the peak of Mount Daxueguoshan, the highest point of Ailao Mountain, a dignified and tranquil abode. Two waterfalls like white ribbons cascade down from Qianjiazhai, nourishing Jiujia—the Tea King's secret garden. Here, various rare flowers and herbs, exotic animals, and birds grow alongside the Tea King's carefully cultivated offspring. Encountering an ancient small-leaf tea tree in Jiujia If Zhenyuan is the domain of the Tea King and Qianjiazhai his residence, then Jiujia is his secret garden. Here, not only do all kinds of rare flowers, herbs, and exotic wildlife flourish, but also the Tea King's carefully bred descendants. Located in the northeastern part of Zhenyuan County, on the southwestern slope of Ailao Mountain, Jiujia Town borders Sanzhangtian Township to the southeast, overlooks Huashan Township in Jingdong County across the Ganhe River to the southwest, connects with Ejia Town in Shuangbai County to the north, and joins Zhenlong Town in Xinping County at the peak of Mount Liangzi to the northeast. Due to the discovery of the Qianjiazhai Tea King Tree and 495,000 ancient wild tea trees, the once obscure Jiujia has gained significant renown in the Pu'er tea world.… -
Pear Town and Below for Three Hundred Li, the Tanka People Sail on the Waves
In the river section from Li Bu town in Cangwu County, Guangxi to Fengkai town in Guangdong Province, the tea-laden boats switch to larger sailing vessels. The Tanka people, operating as families or clans, join in with great enthusiasm, leaving indelible marks in the annals of the ancient tea boat route. The blazing sun of mid-June is intense, even as evening approaches, the temperature remains quite high. In a small store next to the cultural playground in Shadi Village, Li Bu Town, Cangwu County, four elderly villagers - Mai Ruiqing, Nie Fuwen, Mai Weixiong, and Mai Xiuxing sit together. These elders are now in their late seventies and eighties; they spent years navigating the waterway between Liubao Town in Cangwu, Guangxi and Jiangkou Town in Fengkai County, Guangdong. They know every detail of this waterway and can even point out where the Jilong Wharf once stood on the riverbank next to the cultural playground before 1950. Nowadays, these elderly men often gather under the eaves of the small store, reminiscing over a pot of cool tea. Unknowingly, they open up memories that have been long forgotten... Unloading at Li Bu and Switching to Larger Boats Li Bu Town is located… -
Nuoliang Township: Firing the First Shot in the Integration of Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Sectors for Ancient Tea Trees
Nuoliang Township is renowned as the “Home of Pabei Ancient Tea and Airport Tourism Destination Nuoliang,” with over 2,000 mu of Pabei ancient tea trees within its jurisdiction. To further enhance its reputation as the “Home of Pabei Ancient Tea,” Nuoliang Township has been actively exploring ways to promote farmers' income through the development of ancient tea trees. It has mobilized and guided both local residents and businesses to follow a path that involves understanding resource availability, enhancing protection measures, and making reasonable use of resources, thus firing the first shot in the integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors for ancient tea trees. Utilizing advanced science and technology to strengthen the primary sector. The township collaborates with relevant county-level departments to regularly conduct training on ancient tea garden production techniques. Using a combination of theory and practical sessions, they provide detailed explanations of documents such as the "Lincang City Ancient Tea Garden Production Technical Regulations (Trial)," the "Lincang City Ancient Tea Tree Protection Regulations," and "Ancient Tea Trees Tell Their Stories." This helps raise awareness among local residents about the importance and necessity of protecting ancient tea trees. Practical training is also provided on how to effectively manage and… -
Among Thousand Mountains, Why Jingmai Mountain?
Jingmai Mountain has become intertwined with us. Time and again, we have made the journey up the forest-lined cobblestone path, delving deep into the mountain’s fabric. We have counted the towering green trees of Dapingzhang that reach towards the sky, contemplated beneath the Bee God Tree, stood in solemn silence before the golden pagoda bathed in morning light, and felt a profound sense of awe as we pondered its ancient history. Ai Wen, Ai Ken, Yan Kan... familiar names and vivid faces are imprinted on our hearts. Every person we met on our trips through the tea mountains presented us with a new facet of this place. We welcomed many sunrises amidst the misty clouds from the terraces of their modern homestays, which seamlessly blend living spaces. And we listened to the simple stories, little known to outsiders but shared openly with us, told with heartfelt sincerity. Over time, this tea mountain has moved from being a picturesque rural landscape to a place of refuge within our hearts. Bit by bit, these experiences have resonated like echoes, much like those heard in an echo chamber, responding to the glittering lights of the city. This is the bond that the editors…
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