Bendi Stories: Dragon Boat Festival Tea in Songyang

Beyond the glitz of towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, beyond the allure of traditional Chinese architecture and breathtaking landscapes, lies a rich fabric of human narratives. Bendi 本地, meaning "local" in Chinese, inspired the creation of Bendi Stories, our new video series explores the soul of China through the lens of its people, their untold stories, aspirations, challenges, and everyday lives, offering a glimpse into the authentic human experiences that define our China, the real China.
For this episode of our Bendi Series, we ventured to Songyang, Zhejiang, to explore the traditions and craftsmanship behind Duanwu tea, or Dragon Boat Festival tea, with local herbal shop owner Ye Jinping.
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