Sorting tea, China

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Sorting tea, China

Sorting tea, China. Date: circa 1870

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is an evocative and intriguing photograph capturing a moment in the time-honored tea industry of China during the late Victorian era, circa 1870. The image presents a scene of meticulous sorting and selection taking place in a spacious, dimly lit room. The air is thick with the aroma of freshly picked tea leaves, as men and women in traditional Eastern attire sit cross-legged on the floor, intently examining the chests before them. The room is filled with an atmosphere of quiet focus and dedication, as each worker carefully sorts and separates the tea leaves based on their size, color, and quality. The chests, stacked high against the walls, are brimming with the green, brown, and black tea leaves, waiting to be meticulously inspected and graded. The supervisor, seated at a low table in the center of the room, oversees the sorting process with a watchful eye. His serious expression and the stack of empty chests beside him indicate the importance of this task in ensuring the finest tea leaves are selected for export. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the labor-intensive process of tea production in China during the late 1800s, a time when tea became increasingly popular in the Western world. The image invites us to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication involved in producing this beloved beverage, which continues to be a cherished part of daily life and cultural traditions around the globe.

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