Photographic Print : Roasting top grade tea over a fire, China

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Roasting top grade tea over a fire, China

Roasting top grade tea over a fire, China. Date: 1851

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Media ID 23275524

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1850s 1851 Beverage Grade Heat Heating Manual Process Product Quality Roast Roasting

10"x10" Photo Print

Add an authentic touch to your home decor with our exquisite selection of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of "Roasting top grade tea over a fire, China" takes you back in time, transporting you to the heart of traditional tea culture. Dating back to 1851, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online showcases the intricate process of roasting top-grade tea leaves over an open fire in China. With its rich history and intriguing details, this photograph is sure to make a stunning addition to any room in your home. Elevate your interior design and embrace the charm of the past with our high-quality Photographic Prints.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.6cm x 25.4cm (9.3" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from the 1850s, we witness the traditional Chinese artisanal process of roasting top-grade tea leaves over an open fire. The scene unfolds in the eastern provinces of China, where tea production was a significant aspect of the country's rich cultural heritage and burgeoning industry. The men in this photograph, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, carefully tend to the tea leaves, their faces focused and determined as they manipulate the leaves with gloved hands. The fire crackles and roars beneath a large, flat wok-like pan, its heat gently infusing the tea leaves with a complex array of flavors and aromas. The men's deft movements and attention to detail are essential to ensuring the highest quality tea leaves, which would later be meticulously sorted and packaged for distribution. The tea roasting process was a labor-intensive and manual one, requiring a great deal of skill and expertise. The tea leaves were carefully selected, roasted in small batches, and constantly monitored to prevent burning. The roasting process, which could take several hours, was crucial to the final taste and quality of the tea. Tea was an essential beverage in Chinese culture, and the production and trade of tea played a significant role in the country's economy. This image offers a glimpse into the intricate process behind the creation of top-grade tea, a product that was highly prized both domestically and internationally. The artisanal techniques employed in this photograph have been passed down through generations, ensuring that the rich tradition of Chinese tea production continues to thrive.

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