The Forgotten Craft of Zhu Ye Qing - Hunting for Historic Tea in Sichuan

Zhu Ye Qing — also known as Bamboo Leaf Green Tea — is one of the most famous and prized green teas in China, yet very few tea drinkers have tasted it in its original, handmade form. In this immersive tea documentary, I take you deep into the misty mountains of Sichuan, on a personal mission to hunt down the traditional Zhu Ye Qing — a style of tea that is rapidly disappearing in the age of modern, factory-produced leaves.

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👉 What makes this tea so special?
👉 Why is the traditional version nearly extinct?
👉 What does real Zhu Ye Qing actually taste like?

This video is part travelogue, part tea education, and part archeological quest — as I navigate hidden tea villages, talk to seasoned tea makers, and attempt to locate this forgotten style of green tea once revered by emperors and poets.

Expect:
🍃 Tea mountain landscapes that shaped Zhu Ye Qing
🔍 Deep insights into tea craftsmanship and processing
🌿 A comparison between modern vs traditional styles
🫖 A tasting of the elusive handmade Zhu Ye Qing
💚 Reflections on the loss and preservation of tea heritage

This is a must-watch for:
✔️ Tea connoisseurs
✔️ Chinese tea historians
✔️ Green tea lovers
✔️ Anyone curious about authentic tea sourcing
✔️ Followers of slow food and traditional craft

🧭 Come with me on a journey to rediscover a tea that the world is forgetting...

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