On Jingmai Mountain in the Chinese mainland, the Blang people worship tea as their ancestor. Recently, Episode 4 of China's Green Revolution took us deep into their world, where we meet Su Guowen, the community's 'last prince,' whose life is bound to the lush Pu'er tea trees that shape the region's identity. 🍵🌱
Su has watched these mellow leaves travel from misty mountain slopes to cups around the world, bringing prosperity and pride back home. But when tea becomes 'worth its weight in gold,' he knows temptation and risk are never far behind—illegal harvesting, land disputes and climate challenges threaten this living heritage.
Driven by a simple but powerful idea—protect the tea trees like you would your own eyes—Su leads local conservation efforts, blending ancient traditions with modern eco-friendly techniques. His story is a reminder that preserving nature often means preserving culture, too.
Whether you're a tea lover, a culture explorer or on the hunt for inspiring green initiatives, Episode 4 is a must-watch. It shows how one mountain community is brewing change and honoring roots, one leaf at a time. 🌄💚
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