Tea Picking Collection

Chinese Woman gathering Tea - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Woman gathering Tea - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. To the cultivation and manufacture of this wonderful plant the Chinese mainly owe their world-wide celebrity

Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves
5912668 Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves, Camellia sinensis)

Tea-Picking in Canton, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
Tea-Picking in Canton, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xix from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)

Two women picking tea, Ceylon (b / w photo)
3096483 Two women picking tea, Ceylon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women picking tea, Ceylon)

Tea picking in Canton, c. 1872 (b / w photo)
473743 Tea picking in Canton, c.1872 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bulk of tea shipped from Canton is grown in Kwang-Tung)

Tea Gathering in Japan (engraving)
1037722 Tea Gathering in Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Gathering in Japan)

Tea picking, Ceylon (b / w photo)
3096480 Tea picking, Ceylon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Country Girl among the Famous Tea Fields of Shizuoka, Japan, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
A Country Girl among the Famous Tea Fields of Shizuoka, Japan, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Pluckers on Tea Estate, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Pluckers on Tea Estate, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Tea, 2. - Weighing the Pickings, Ceylon, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Tea, 1. - Plucking the Leaves, Ceylon, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Paraguayan tea gathering, Paraguay, 1911. A print from Picturesque Paraguay by Alexander K MacDonald, Charles H Kelly, London, 1911

Girls picking tea, Uji, Japan. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Girls picking tea, Uji, Japan. Stereoscopic card detail

Tamil women picking tea on Sir Thomas Liptons estate, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tamil women picking tea on Sir Thomas Liptons estate, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka, 1903. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A tea plantation, Java, Indonesia, 1902. Artist: CH Graves
A tea plantation, Java, Indonesia, 1902. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Tea-picking in Uji, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tea-picking in Uji, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Notes of Travel

Culture and preparation of tea, China, 1847. Artist: E Gilks
Culture and preparation of tea, China, 1847. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Piqua. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Girls picking tea on the famous plantation at Uji, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Girls picking tea on the famous plantation at Uji, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic slide

Tea picking, Japan

Japanese tea production, 1874. Preparations before sowing the tea seed; manuring the plant; planting out in the third year; picking the leaves; sifting the leaf; separating the leaves after firing;

Tamil Tea-Picker, Near West Haputale, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Tamil Tea-Picker, Near West Haputale, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Tea production is one of the main sources of trade for Sri Lanka

Tea-pickers in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon
Tea-pickers near West Haputale in Sri Lanka

Tamil tea-pickers in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon
Tamil tea-pickers in Sri Lanka, north of Nuwarda Eliya

Tea on the Hills and Rice on the Plains, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Tea on the Hills and Rice on the Plains, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

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"Capturing the Art of Tea Picking: A Journey Through Time" Step into the fascinating world of tea picking, where ancient traditions and modern techniques intertwine to create one of the most beloved beverages in the world. From Chinese tea farmers using monkeys as skilled assistants to women delicately plucking leaves in Ceylon, this captivating practice has been captured through various lenses throughout history. In Canton, circa 1868, photographer John Thomson immortalized the essence of tea-picking with his lens. The black and white photo showcases two women meticulously gathering tea leaves amidst a breathtaking landscape. Fast forward a few years to 1872, another monochromatic image from Canton reveals more laborers engaged in this age-old craft. Traveling across continents, we arrive at Japan's enchanting scenery where an engraving depicts a vibrant scene of tea gathering. The intricate process is beautifully showcased as workers carefully select each leaf that will later grace teacups around the globe. Meanwhile, in Ceylon during the late 19th century and early 20th century, Alfred William Amandus Plate's artwork captures pluckers on vast estates immersed in their work. The journey continues into Japan's Shizuoka region during the 1930s when an unknown artist portrays a country girl amidst famous tea fields. Her presence adds charm to these picturesque landscapes while reminding us of generations dedicated to cultivating this cherished beverage. Weighing and measuring play crucial roles too; as seen in Ceylon photographs from 1928 which showcase meticulous attention given to ensuring quality control throughout production stages. These images reveal how every step matters when it comes to delivering exceptional teas worldwide. Tea picking extends beyond borders; even Paraguay witnessed its own unique version back in 1911 when Paraguayan locals gathered together for their own special harvest ritual. This global phenomenon unites cultures under one shared passion for creating flavorsome brews that warm hearts and bring people together.