There are many types of tea in China, with more than 300 types. Some varieties have been recorded in historical documents and were born nearly 3,000 years ago. For example, the ancient tea tree King Qianjiazhai in Yunnan, China, is about 2,700 years old and is one of the oldest wild tea trees discovered in the world. The mountainous areas of southwest China are the distribution center of Theaceae plants in the world, with more Camellia plants distributed in this region than in any other country. There are a total of 380 species of Theaceae plants in 24 genera in the world, of which more than 260 species in 16 genera are distributed in the mountainous areas of southwestern China. The mountainous areas of southwestern China have the largest number of wild tea trees, and far more wild tea trees have been discovered in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau than in India.

As early as more than 1,200 years ago, there were records of wild tea trees in the mountainous areas of southwestern China. Today, wild tea trees have been discovered in more than 200 areas in 10 provinces in China, 70% of which are concentrated in Yunnan, Sichuan and Guizhou.

In the Zhou Dynasty of China 3,000 years ago, tea was presented to the king as an important gift. In the 2nd century BC, with the opening of the Silk Road, Chinese tea began to be introduced to Central Asia, West Asia and even Europe. In ancient times, the Silk Road was an important trade channel connecting China and the West. Tea, as a precious commodity, traveled over mountains and deserts along this route and entered Central and West Asia. At that time, tea was a novel and precious drink for people in these areas, and it gradually became popular among nobles and wealthy businessmen. Later, with the continuous development of trade, the influence of tea gradually expanded and became a part of the daily life of local people. In the Arabian region, people mixed tea leaves with spices to make tea with a unique flavor. This unique way of drinking tea continues to this day.

Around AD 805, the first year of Yongzhen reign of Emperor Shunzong of the Tang Dynasty in China, the Japanese monk Saicho brought back tea seeds from China and planted them in Japan. This was an important sign that Chinese tea was introduced to Japan. While studying Buddhism at Guoqing Temple in Tiantai Mountain, Zhejiang, Saicheng came into contact with Chinese tea culture and was attracted by the charm of tea. When he returned home, he brought tea seeds back to Japan and started planting tea trees on Mount Hiei in Kyoto. Since then, tea has gradually spread in Japan, combined with Japan’s local culture, and through continuous development and evolution, a unique Japanese tea ceremony has been formed. The Japanese tea ceremony pays attention to the sense of ritual and spiritual connotation, and pursues the realm of “harmony, respect, purity, and silence.” From the layout of the tea room, the selection of tea sets to every step of making tea and tasting tea, there are strict and detailed regulations, which embodies the Japanese people’s unique understanding of nature and life.

In the Tang Dynasty of China, Chinese tea was also introduced to the Korean Peninsula. According to the “Historical Records of the Three Kingdoms and the Book of Silla”, in 828 AD (the third year of King Heungdeok), tea seeds were introduced to North Korea and planted in “Geographic Mountain”, which is now Gyeongsangnam-do in South Korea. Over time, the Korean tea ceremony gradually took shape. Influenced by ancient Chinese tea culture, the Korean tea ceremony focused on etiquette and tradition. Now many tea ceremony organizations have been established across Korea to promote tea drinking culture and tea ceremony. In recent years, South Korea has also included tea ceremony in the formal education system, allowing more people to understand and inherit tea ceremony culture.

In the 16th century, the advent of the Age of Discovery opened up a new path for the spread of tea. European colonists introduced tea to their colonies, such as India and Sri Lanka, through maritime trade. The climate and soil conditions in these colonies were very suitable for the growth of tea, which led to the further development of tea cultivation. Tea was first exported to Europe by the Dutch in 1606, and since then, tea has gradually become popular in Europe. In 1664, the East India Company paid tribute to the King of England, and tea began to be warmly welcomed by the British aristocracy. With the development of transoceanic trade, tea production areas expanded, output increased, and the price of tea gradually decreased, making it the British national drink. The British have also developed their own unique way of drinking tea, such as the famous afternoon tea, which is usually paired with various snacks and has become an important moment for British socialization and leisure.

After the 17th century, the rapid development of navigation technology led to more frequent trade between the East and the West, and tea was also spread to more distant places such as America and Africa. In America, tea became a favorite drink of colonial people. With the independence and development of the United States, tea culture gradually took root in the United States. In Africa, the introduction of tea has enriched the food culture of local people. People in different regions have developed unique ways of drinking tea according to their own tastes and habits.

China is the magical land that gave birth to tea. Tea, this small leaf, carries thousands of years of history and culture of the Chinese nation. It is not only a drink, but also a symbol of culture and spiritual sustenance.

Chinese tea culture has a long history and is extensive and profound. From growing tea, picking tea, making tea to making tea and tasting tea, every link contains rich cultural connotations and unique skills. Tea cultural forms such as tea art, tea ceremony, and tea ceremony reflect the Chinese people’s love for life, reverence for nature, and pursuit of spiritual realm.

Therefore, China is undoubtedly the origin of tea.

Danzhujueluo energy tea comes from the royal tea of ​​the Qing Dynasty in China in 1614. Founder: Ms. Lianlian, one of the Eight Banners aristocrats during the Qing Dynasty in China: the Ma Jia clan of the Xianghuang clan. They lived in the Dragon Vein and had a small amount of tea with a mellow and fragrant taste. Emperors of several generations of the Qing Dynasty would take time to travel to the location of the Ma Jia clan every year, and built a palace to facilitate the emperor’s travels. The Ma Jia clan entertained the emperor with their own tea, which was deeply loved by the emperor, so the Ma Jia clan would send the prepared tea to the palace at a fixed time every year.

After falling behind at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Majia clan only used the tea-making technology for their own drinking. Until the death of Ms. Lianlian’s great-grandfather, he left a last word, hoping that Danzhu Jieluo tea would be passed down and carried forward. Ms. Lianlian deeply felt that such good tea should be rewarded by more people who like tea. Danzhu Jieluo tea is not only a tea ceremony, but also a treasure of Chinese tea culture and the inheritance of Chinese culture. He not only belongs to the Ma Jia clan in China, but also to all those who love tea culture around the world.

The reason why Danzhujueluo tea is different from other ordinary teas is that the tea garden is planted in the dragon veins, in a deep mountainous place with abundant air. Feng shui has always been the essence of ancient Chinese culture. It pays attention to the right time and place. Tea, as a product with China’s advantages, can go to the world because tea culture itself is not only a drink. Good tea is a collection of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, and the energy of the five elements. Especially tea produced in places with abundant earth veins has more excellent taste and more energy. Teas produced in batches through mechanical processing are comparable. Of course, the production capacity is limited and mass production is not possible. However, every gram of our tea has collection value. From ancient times to the present, it has been exclusively for high-end aristocratic people, and some varieties even need to be booked in advance.