Six Great Tea Mountains -- Tea Tasting Pavilion

Author: Ruan Dianrong (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The vast and mystical Yunnan, with its hidden treasures and natural beauty, is recognized as the original birthplace of the world's tea. With its favorable climate and excellent environment, the region has been home to the six famous tea mountains that have gained fame since the Song Dynasty. Located in the central tea-producing area of Yunnan, these mountains have nurtured and selected over the centuries, creating the unique and enduring noble quality of Pu-erh tea.
However, while many are aware of the prosperity of the six tea mountains in the north of Lancang River, few know that the south of the river also boasts six tea mountains that exude fragrance and stretch for miles. Pu-erh tea has spread worldwide from both banks of the river. In this new work, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the history of the six tea mountains, the core producing areas of Pu-erh tea, their contributions to Chinese and world tea culture, the exquisite Pu-erh teas they have created and preserved, the ethnic tea customs, the historical and cultural heritage, as well as an understanding of the tea-making process, its health benefits for the human body, methods for identification and appreciation, future developments, and the reasons for its global popularity.