The Role of Yunnan’s Climate and Geography in Shaping Its Diverse Tea Characteristics Unique Climate Factors Influencing Tea Growth Yunnan is China’s most biodiverse region, known as the “Kingdom of Animals and Plants“. It houses over 17,000 plant species and is home to Asian elephants and Indo-Chinese tigers, while hosting 25 different ethnic minority groups—the […]
4 Reasons Why our Jingmai Teas are Orchid Fragrance Tea You may have heard us mention several times in our videos that our Jingmai teas contain an orchid fragrance upon brewing. You might have seen in our flavor cards that each tea shares this smell in common. Why is it that all our teas can
About Purcraftea’s Ethically Sourced, Farmer Direct Craft Tea Our Motivation for Finding Ethically Sourced Tea Our motivation for finding ethically sourced tea began in our time in Yunnan. After trying gushu or ancient tree tea, we were hooked on the complexity and supreme flavor profiles. We wondered how this tea could be so different from
Yao Ethnic Group: Explore the Mountain Life with Tea Nestled deep within the misty mountains of southern China, the Yao ethnic group has cultivated a rich cultural heritage intertwined with tea traditions. Known for their deep connection to nature, the Yao people have played a crucial role in the production of Liubao tea, an iconic
Jingmai Mountain: The Drinkable World Heritage Site On September 17, 2023, at 3:33 PM, China’s “Cultural Landscape of Ancient Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er” was officially inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List. This milestone makes Jingmai Mountain the world’s first tea-themed cultural world heritage site. Let’s explore what makes this magical
The Blang People: Guardians of the China Tea Spirit The Blang People (布朗族) are one of China’s 56 ethnic minorities, primarily residing in the Yunnan Province. The Blang people have multiple ceremonies honoring what is known as the ‘China Tea Spirit’ also known as the ‘Tea Ancestor’. The Blang people have an extraordinary connection to
The Truth About Pesticides in Tea When it comes to tea, many tea lovers wonder: are there any pesticides in tea? There is no absolute answer to this question. While small amounts of pesticides may meet safety standards, they can affect the flavor of the tea and, in some cases, potentially harm the body over
Jingmai Mountain Culture Brings the Spirit to Chinese Tea If you’re like me, you’ll find Jingmai Mountain heritage both fascinating and unbelievable. In China, there exists a unique culture where an entire community devotes their lives to celebrating and honoring a tea spirit. This ancient tradition has been passed down for thousands of years, reflecting
