Récolte de Printemps : Femmes et Terrasses à Meijiawu, Hangzhou
I traveled to Meijiawu, a suburb of Hangzhou, China, on March 26, 2025, at the very beginning of the harvest of this precious tea. The terraces were peaceful, and the air smelled of the freshness of spring growth. Workers moved methodically between the lush green rows, picking the first leaves while the morning light painted the landscape with soft shadows and reflections. The usual crowd of tourists had not yet arrived, offering a calm and intimate glimpse of a tradition cultivated for centuries.
Spring Harvest: Women and Terraces in Meijiawu, Hangzhou, China
I visited Meijiawu Town, suburbs of Hangzhou, China, on March 26, 2025, at the very beginning of the harvest of this prized tea. The terraces were peaceful, and the air smelled fresh with spring growth. Workers moved methodically among the lush green rows, harvesting the first leaves while the morning light painted the landscape in soft highlights and shadows. The usual crowd of tourists had not yet arrived, allowing for a quiet, intimate climpse into a tradition cultivated over centuries.
