Discovering Ancient Tea-Making in Jingmai Wengji Village 🍵

Embark on a unique adventure as we delve into the heart of ancient Chinese tea-making in Jingmai Mountain's Wenji Village, the birthplace of the world-renowned Puer tea. With a rich history spanning over a thousand years, this village continues to uphold the traditional methods of tea production. 🍵📜
Witness the meticulous process from start to finish: hand-picking the delicate tea leaves, traditional roasting, rolling, sun-drying, steaming, to the art of tea cake stamping. Every step of the journey is steeped in history and culture, providing a glimpse into a world where time seems to stand still. 🤲🍂
In Wengji Village, the legacy of tea-making is alive and well. Families dedicate themselves to crafting Puer tea, with most of the process still carried out by hand, preserving the authenticity of this ancient practice. Only a select few tasks have been modernized with machinery, ensuring the tradition continues for generations to come.
Maps:
Jingmai Wengji Village: https://goo.gl/maps/GkHrscug1H31P9gVA
Jingmai Tea Forest: https://goo.gl/maps/M2n8YFxK6LG68p2t8
Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome to the Ancient World of Tea
3:50 - Hand-Picking the Finest Tea Leaves
11:53 - Weighing and Valuing the Harvest
14:17 - The Art of Drying Tea Leaves
17:23 - Traditional Tea Steaming Process
19:43 - Crafting the Perfect Puer Tea
21:54 - The Delicate Process of Making Tea Cakes
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