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Travel diary, tales and photos from our journeys to the tea plantations.

Oolong teas - Fujian rarities

May 12, 2016

In Fuzhou, Gabriele spends a whole day in an inspiring tea shop tasting rare oolong teas from the south of Fujian province. Continue reading

The Big Buddha Long Jing

May 08, 2016

Gabriele in Zhejiang province seeking organic Long Jing. Will he be able to find a farmer avoiding completely the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizer? Discover it in the blog... Continue reading

Recharging energy in Shanghai

May 05, 2016

After ten days moving from town to town it's time for a rest. I go back to Shanghai to sort out the tea and teaware bought in the past days and recharge energy for the second part of the journey. Continue reading

The green tea with the white leaves

May 04, 2016

A few cosy days in the countryside of the Anji county where a green tea with the white leaves is produced: Anji Bai Cha. Anji is also famous for bamboo artifacts, including trays and tool for the tea preparation; so I visit also the local bamboo tea market. Continue reading

The charm of Yixing teapots

Apr 29, 2016

From Suzhou Gabriele travels around the large Tai lake to go to Yixing, the city were the famous teapots are manufactured. Here he spent three days sourcing teapots and the local black tea (Yixing Hong Cha). Continue reading