The Green Road: The Story of Tea

What is the difference between machine-made and hand-picked tea? And what can be made from tea? We looked for answers right on a tea plantation in the heart of China's Zhejiang province.

Together with my friend Iveta we went to the district Tonglu, near Hangzhou, where we volunteered on a tea plantation. Under the guidance of local growers, we experienced the traditional harvesting of tea leaves and discovered the magic of a job that has been passed down from generation to generation.

We were not only in for an extraordinary experience, but also tasting delicious tea specialties that show that tea is not just a drink, but also part of the rich Chinese culture and hospitality.

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