The pickers work hard at this job. They fill their baskets and then deliver them to be weighed. The results are recorded in the books. Note the picker's blade attached to her finger. Not everyone uses these, but my own attempt at picking showed me how strong the stalk can be. For these high mountain oolong teas, three leaves and a bud get harvested.
Hard work in a very beautiful setting! Thank you to all the people who bring the tea to life.
9 comments:
Beautiful! The tea is shimmering.
Great pics, Steph! I love these.
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.
Love the three hats peeking out over the tops of the tea bushes.
Lush green loveliness!
Mary Jane
Awwww! The memories of visiting right here. I loved seeing the women picking and arriving in the morning with laughter as they chatted with their friends. It is so beautiful here. Thanks for sharing this beautiful place.
Marilyn - You are right! The sound of the chatting and laughter was like tinkling music.
Beautiful photos! I always enjoy pictures of the real "tea ladies" as they pick tea leaves. Each is unique and yet there is a commonality between them all. Thank you for sharing!
LaDonna
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That reminds me to taste the Alishan oolong that was a gift from a friend and her husband!
I so hope you are planning to put all these great photos into a book one day!
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