In Burundi, 80% of the land under tea cultivation belongs to smallholders. This high proportion explains why the plots are so fragmented, as you can see here. Around the farms, the fields form a mosaic of different food crops. This system of small plots means farmers aren’t dependent on any one crop – a sensible approach.
26 May 2023
In the Argelès-Gazost region of the Pyrenees mountains in south-west France, Lucas is something of a missionary. With a degree in agricultural engineering in his pocket, he returned to his…
27 February 2015
The weather can change very quickly in the Himalayan region. The sun might be shining, then in the blink of an eye you could be completely shrouded in a damp…
20 April 2012
Bi Luo Chun is one of the rarest and most prestigious China teas. Here, my friend Waterqian – one of the few farmers to produce the highest quality Bi Luo…
22 May 2012
It must be nearly 10 years since a plot of land on the North Tukvar estate was given my name. In high season, these hectares produce a remarkable tea thanks…
