China

China and tea have a deep historical and cultural connection. The most beautifully crafted and best sorted teas come from this country, which is considered the “Cradle of Tea” where the first tea plant was discovered about 5,000 years ago. The unique terroir of the individual provinces makes China the world’s leading producer and exporter of a wide range of teas. Chinese teas are diverse, unique and fascinating with all kinds of flavour profiles: subtle and delicate, floral and fruity, sweet and nutty, tantalising and highly fragrant.