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Baojin Golden Tea
During the Jiajing reign (1522–1566) of the Ming Dynasty, Lu Jie, an imperial censor, fell victim to miasma while traversing dense forests on an inspection tour in Baojing. Fortunately, an elderly Miao woman brewed a concoction using old tea leaves, which swiftly cured him. In gratitude, Lu rewarded her with an ingot of gold and recommended the tea to the emperor as tribute. Thus, "Golden Tea" earned its name.
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During the Jiajing reign (1522–1566) of the Ming Dynasty, Lu Jie, an imperial censor, fell victim to miasma while traversing dense forests on an inspection tour in Baojing. Fortunately, an elderly Miao woman brewed a concoction using old tea leaves,...
More >Shimen Yinfeng Tea
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More >Guzhang Maojian Tea
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