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Merchants drawn to origin of world-famous black tea as tea picking begins in China's Qimen

STORY: Merchants drawn to origin of world-famous black tea as tea picking begins in China's Qimen SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: HUANGSHAN, China CATEGORY: MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of a tea garden in Qimen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) : MARCO BERTONA, President of the Italy Tea & Infusions Association 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese) : MSTISLAVSKIY SERGEY, Russian tea merchant STORYLINE: Spring tea picking has begun in Qimen County in China's Anhui Province, which is home to the world-renowned Keemun black tea. A tea garden opening ceremony, together with a global partners gathering, was held here, drawing around 200 people from tea associations, enterprises and merchants from various countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) : MARCO BERTONA, President of the Italy Tea & Infusions Association "Keemun black tea holds a special place in the hearts of tea enthusiasts around the world. Renowned for its rich and mellow taste, it has earned the prestigiou

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Harvest of renowned Longjing tea begins in east China

STORY: Harvest of renowned Longjing tea begins in east China DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU SHENGQIANG, Longjing Village official 3. various of tea fields 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MIAO YAQIN, Tea farmer in Longjing Village 5. various of tea making STORYLINE: Tea farmers in east China's Zhejiang Province on Monday started to harvest Longjing tea, one of the most popular tea varieties in the country. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is a variety of green tea. As one of China's 10 most famous teas, it is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU SHENGQIANG, Longjing Village official "Judging from the condition this year, the tea has grown well. It should be of high quality." According to Hangzhou Longjing tea management association, the annual output of Longjing tea this year is forecast to maintain

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows tea-picking workers harvesting Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Meijiawu Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows tea gardens in Meijiawu Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer stirs and roasts fresh Longjing tea leaves in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows fresh Longjing tea leaves in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tea-picking worker harvests Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows tea-picking workers harvesting Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer stirs and roasts fresh Longjing tea leaves in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows tea mountains in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows tea-picking workers harvesting Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tea-picking worker shows fresh Longjing tea leaves in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tea-picking workers harvest Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tea-picking workers harvest Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Meijiawu Village of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2023 shows fresh Longjing tea leaves on a tea mountain in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tea-picking workers harvest Longjing tea leaves at a tea garden in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-MINGQIAN TEA (CN)

(230313) -- HANGZHOU, March 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer stirs and roasts fresh Longjing tea leaves in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning "pre-Qingming") tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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Secret to making China's West Lake Longjing tea

STORY: Secret to making China's West Lake Longjing tea DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of tea-making process 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN SHENGHUA, West Lake Longjing tea maker STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent "West Lake Longjing tea is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Here in Hangzhou, I'm visiting a tea maker to find out the secret of its fragrance." Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, tops the list of the 10 most famous tea in China. Fan Shenghua is a provincial-level inheritor of Longjing tea picking and making techniques. He entered the career 47 years ago, starting with frying tea leaves. After decades of exploration, Fan has developed a "Tai Chi approach" to making Longjing tea. Fan said there is a set of very strict standards for the picking of West Lake Longjing tea

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Director MARK SANDRICH explains the 'Laughograph' to HELEN M

Director MARK SANDRICH explains the 'Laughograph' to HELEN MACK off set of MELLOW CRUISE