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TRACING ORIGINS
Why Guizhou grows it differently
Tongren sits in the mountains of Guizhou, one of the world’s best places to grow tencha. Three conditions shape the leaf.
27°N
Low latitude
Close to the equator, so the climate stays warm and humid enough for the tea to grow year round.
1,100m
High altitude
Cooler mountain air slows the plant down, which gives the leaf richer flavour and more nutrients.
clouds
Natural shading
Near-constant cloud cover filters the light, so the leaves are shaded softly instead of baked by direct sun.
JOURNAL
The Many Leaves of Jiangkou: A Guide to Guizhou's Matcha Cultivars
In the tea gardens surrounding Jiangkou County, in Guizhou province several different cultivars grow side by side, each contributing something distinct to the final blend. Understanding them is understanding what's actually in the cup.