Tea farmers in Hangzhou City of east China's Zhejiang Province on Wednesday started to harvest the West Lake Longjing tea, one of the most popular tea varieties in the country.
Tea plantations, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China, March 20, 2024. /CFP
Tea plantations, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China, March 20, 2024. /CFP
Farmers picking tea leaves, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China, March 20, 2024. /CFP
Farmers picking tea leaves, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China, March 20, 2024. /CFP
Farmers picking tea leaves, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China, March 20, 2024. /CFP
Tea leaves, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China, March 20, 2024. /CFP
The annual output of the West Lake Longjing tea this year is forecast to remain stable, according to various local sources.
In 2023, the annual output of the West Lake Longjing tea reached 490 tonnes, with the total output value reaching 600 million yuan (about $84.55 million).
The Longjing tea is a variety of green tea. It is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste.
In late 2022, China's traditional tea-making was inscribed on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list.
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