Description
The first map to depict the 60+ great tea mountains of China in detail along with old trade routes. Includes guides on how to brew your tea depending on tea type.
In western China, where the tea-drinking tradition originated, Pu’er and Dark tea were produced. Dark tea improves with time, similar to wine, and is well-suited for long journeys on foot into Tibet.
In the central regions of China, Green tea was the most commonly produced. Historically, it was the most popular tea among the Chinese and was primarily consumed locally.
In the east, near the coastal metropolitan areas, tea production was more diverse, with White and Oolong teas playing a more prominent role.
Black tea, although famous in Europe and America, was not widely consumed in China. Instead, it was primarily reserved for export markets and long-distance travel.
See the full resolution of the map here
MAKING THE MAP
The map is compiled from old travel accounts, contemporary official reports and modern research.
The map is fully original and hand-made by myself.
THE PRINT
Width: 500 mm (19,69″)
Height: 400 mm (15,7″)
Margins: 7 mm (0,27″). Allows for framing without losing information.
Suitable for framing or gluing onto a foam board.
Perfect for affordable 400×500 mm frames, such as from IKEA, as seen in the photos.
The map is printed on high quality thick paper from a local printer in Leuven, Belgium.
SOURCES
Sergey Shevelev (2021) Geography of Chinese tea
Adolf Stieler (1925) Map of China (navigable rivers)
The China Sea Directory (1867)
T.T. Cooper (1870) Travels in western China and eastern Thibet
S.W. Williams (1900) The Middle Kingdom
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