Picture this: you're 2,200 meters above sea level 🎒, surrounded by the mist-wrapped folds of Nyingchi. Welcome to Yigong Tea Plantation, one of the world's highest organic tea gardens and the home and workplace of tea master Cao Aiping.
Here, tea master Cao Aiping channels the pure mountain air, crisp morning light, and even fresh snow to nurture each tea leaf 🍃. It's a place where nature writes the first verse of every brew.
In the cool dawn, Cao Aiping and her team carefully pluck the leaves, treating them like precious notes in a melody. The leaves then go through withering, rolling, and drying, each step building a deeper flavor profile – think of it as crafting an epic music remix, but for tea!
But the real star is butter tea 🧈☕️, a traditional Tibetan drink blending robust tea with rich yak butter and a pinch of salt. The result? A creamy, warm sip that's perfect for energizing cold mornings and sharing stories by the fire.
For entrepreneurs and foodies alike, Yigong's operation is a masterclass in sustainable enterprise. Organic farming at high altitude reduces pests naturally and yields leaves with stronger aromas and health-boosting antioxidants.
Whether you're a tea enthusiast, a curious traveler, or part of the Asian diaspora dreaming of home flavors, Cao Aiping's journey from leaf to butter tea offers a fresh taste of tradition and innovation – one steep at a time 🌟.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
