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For 35 years, Huang Suqun has dedicated his career to mastering the intricate art of tea production in Yangzhou. Now at the age of 55, this respected tea artisan balances time-honored techniques with modern innovations while taking on the important role of mentoring the next generation of tea makers.
Huang Suqun checks the quality of tea leaves. [Photo/WeChat account: yznews.cn]
Beginning as a curious novice in tea plantations, Huang mastered artisanal methods through decades of hands-on practice, specializing in precise hand-picking of "one bud, one leaf" to preserve the tea's delicate essence.
While embracing mechanization to meet market demands, he bridges old and new by combining machine efficiency with quality control.
Huang Suqun sifts the tea leaves. [Photo/WeChat account: yznews.cn]
Beyond production, Huang shares his knowledge with young apprentices. "Our craft only lives on if we pass it forward," he said. His students now carry his methods into Yangzhou's thriving tea scene.
Huang represents a vital link between China's rich tea heritage and its future — an artisan who honors tradition while keeping it relevant. He often reminds his team, "Great tea isn't just made with hands, but with generations of wisdom."
