Baokang, Hubei, China

Baokang, Hubei, China

The Baokang tea growing region in Hubei Province has a temperate climate and diverse geography.
Nimlajacoc, Guatemala

Nimlajacoc, Guatemala

Nimlajacoc, located in the municipality of San Pedro Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, is a vital hub for the production of herbs and spices, notably cardamom.
Calabria, Italy

Calabria, Italy

Calabria is a region located in the southern part of Italy, forming the "toe" of the country's "boot-shaped" peninsula.
Mizoram, India

Mizoram, India

Mizoram, located in the northeastern part of India, is a state known for its high-quality crops of ginger, spices, and pepper.
Miyazaki, Kyushu, Japan

Miyazaki, Kyushu, Japan

The tea region of Miyazaki in Kyushu, Japan is renowned for its special character of organic agricultural practices and traditional green tea cultivation.
Jinggu, Yunnan, China

Jinggu, Yunnan, China

Jinggu, located in Yunnan Province, China, holds both a significant location and historical importance in the world of Puer tea.
Joyo, Kyoto, Japan

Joyo, Kyoto, Japan

The tea region of Joyo, located in Kyoto, Japan, is renowned for its production of matcha and gyokuro.
Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai, located in northern Thailand, has a rich history in the tea industry. The region is known for its fertile land and favorable climate, which makes it suitable for tea cultivation.
Xiengkhuang, Laos

Xiengkhuang, Laos

Xiengkhuang Province in Northern Laos has a long history of tea cultivation, which was influenced by its location along the ancient Tea Horse Road.
Fujian, China

Fujian, China

China's Fujian Province has played a crucial role in the history and development of specialty teas like red tea, oolong tea, and white tea.
Enshi, Hubei, China

Enshi, Hubei, China

The Enshi region in Hubei, China, holds great historical importance as a producer of organic green tea and its recorded history as a tribute tea producer for the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong, who was a tea lover.
Shan State, Burma

Shan State, Burma

The Shan State in Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a region with a long and rich history of tea cultivation. 
Chiang-rai-doe-mai-salong

Origin Spotlight: Doi Mae Salong, Thailand

This picturesque region is renowned for its ecotourism, amazing food, rich history and as a diverse ethnic melting pot which draws in visitors from around the world.
What is Tea? – Origins and Categorization of Camellia Sinensis

What is Tea? – Origins and Categorization of Camellia Sinensis

The modern tea world recognizes six categories of tea: green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and dark (Pu'er). The main attribute by which a tea is put into one ...
Kuradashi: Fine Aged Japanese Green Teas

Kuradashi: Fine Aged Japanese Green Teas

Japanese Kuradashi tea, intentionally “aged tea released for sale” is a unique and highly sought-after style of tea in Japan. Kuradashi tea are teas that have benefited from aging in the traditional method of storing and maturing green tea leaves for 1-2 years in special storage conditions, resulting in a distinctive flavor profile and enhanced quality. 

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