David Lee Hoffman, a California importer, embarked on a mission to find the finest teas in China during the 1990s. His journey took him to tea farms, where he collaborated with Chinese scientists, businesspeople, and government officials. Hoffman sought out tea grown organically, without the use of factories and high-yield methods. By 2004, his efforts had yielded success, with farmers' collectives selling tea, exporting "boutique tea" from China, and a growing appreciation for organic farming and its benefits.
All in This Tea
A California-based tea importer's childhood experiences in Asia and personal connection with the Dali Lama inspire a quest to discover China's finest teas in the 1990s.
