As a seasoned tea farmer, Li Mingshui is well acquainted with Xinyang Maofeng tea, one of the most famous green teas in China. “To cultivate the best tea leaves, it is important to find a place with amiable weather and quality water supply. So mountains provide suitable conditions for tea to grow,” said Li.
Green tea, abundantly available in China, is an important commodity for Li, who has been farming tea for twenty years. Every year the mountains attract hundreds of tourists who come to buy quality tea from local farmers. Ensuring that they yield the best tea is of utmost importance to the farmers of Xinyang.