Inheritor of the traditional tea-making techniques of Mengshan Mountain (an intangible cultural heritage)
Wei Zhiwen
The saying goes, "Water from the heart of the Yangtze River, tea from the summit of Mount Meng."
The ancient proverb is still widely known today.
Wei Zhiwen is the fifth-generation successor of the Wei family.
Tea making has been around for nearly 50 years.
When discussing the decline and interruption of Sichuan greenery after the Tang Dynasty,
It was replaced by border-trade tea with a stronger and more robust flavor.
Having endured the decline of the Yuan Dynasty and the wars of the Ming Dynasty,
It wasn't until 1958 that Mengding Mountain restored its yellow bud tea.
The production of famous teas such as Ganlu.
His father participated in making tea by hand for Chairman Mao in 1958.
Until retirement.
Wei Zhiwen is a true tea grower who...
From harvesting, management, and purchasing to processing,
Finally, the inheritance has been achieved step by step.
It has made a great contribution to the tea industry of Mengding Mountain and Mingshan.
Committed to making high-quality traditional handmade Mengding tea,
To pass on this skill.
Zhao Qingtao, head of Dayatang, and teacher Wei Zhiwen