Ecological wisdom in ancient tea forests #CGTN

On Jingmai Mountain in Yunnan, tea trees flourish in primeval forests, side by side with other trees. Fallen leaves become nutrients, the canopies provide shade, and mist caresses mountain and forests all year round.

In the Jingmai Mountain area, the wisdom of “understory tea” has been passed down for 1,000 years. No tree is ever felled and no forest is ever destroyed, allowing the tea to grow naturally. The tea leaves are imbued with the fragrance of orchids and the freshness of mountains. A sip brings a clear flavor with a sweet aftertaste.

In the face of climate change, people living in the Jingmai Mountain area adhere to ecological planting. There are no neatly arranged tea gardens, only “breathing” tea forests. Mount Jingmai is not just nurturing tea, but harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.