The Camellia Sinensis is remarkably long lived. Some trees in Yunnan are 2700 years old plus. These ones on Wuyishan brought by the migrating minority She tribal people, could be more than 1000 years old. How many generations have these been around? Some regions keep better records than others, but most farmers can cite back 4 generational memories. Tea is about longevity, experience, and one’s respect for it. It should not be a mass produced plant harvested 40 times a year and stripped of its essence in 15 years. It is a piece of culture, history, and like grandparents, watching over the people who produce tea from them.
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