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The Tea University of Anxi, a branch of Fujian Agriculture and…

The Tea University of Anxi, a branch of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry. This is a One Rated University, which means it’s top of the line and least expensive. You get in on merit and grades alone. And for such good grades, you get to pay a low tuition of 5000 RMB a year, almost $1000 USD. So there is an all around incentive for merit, including for those who could not afford education. Conversely, if your grades were terrible, you get to go to Third Rated and very expensive.
Glad to see the one and only, if not in the world, tea university, in existence. Brand new, this is only the third semester!

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The new high rises in the city about an hour below the mountain,…

The new high rises in the city about an hour below the mountain, is selling units for around 200,000 RMB per unit, but, you can pay your deposit in tea! 50,000 RMB worth in tea in exchange. Mr. Lin is considering it. He can give them his 100rmb teas they will purchase for 200rmb for and resell for 300rmb. Not a bad deal all around! I urged him to go for it. He can teach at the new Tea University across the street during downtime!

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Mr. Lin’s high mountain organic Tieguanyin, viewed from the…

Mr. Lin’s high mountain organic Tieguanyin, viewed from the tallest hillside, Treasure Mountain, Da Bao Shan. Here at around 1160 meters, it is not the highest mountain ever, but the incline is a formidable 60-70 degrees.

His favorites though are his Guanyin Red and Golden Robe, his hybrids that enjoy a strictly Ecological Agricultural standards, using no chemicals whatsoever, a standard that uses the best traditional (sheep manure!) as well as modern practices exceeding organic standards. On top of the chilly mountain with lots of wind circulating, his hills look like alien landing pads. If aliens had a taste for tea. If I were an alien tea would be a good reason to visit earth.

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