The Last Prince and the Fight to Save Ancient Tea Forests

The Last Prince and the Fight to Save Ancient Tea Forests

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Tea Tales & Trails
4 Video Views·Feb 10, 2026

On Jingmai Mountain, China, the Blang people worship tea as their ancestor. Su Guowen, their "last prince", has witnessed the journey of the mellow Pu'er tea grown here to the world beyond, and the prosperity and local pride that have followed. He has also experienced how when tea is "worth its weight in gold," temptation and danger soon follow. No matter the spirit of the times, Su Guowen has stuck to one guiding principle: protect the tea trees like you would your own eyes.