XINYANG, China, June 14 (Bernama–AsiaNet) —On June 9, diplomats and reporters from many countries embarked on a journey of “Discovering the Most Beautiful Tea Village on the Silk Road”. They came to Shihe District, Xinyang City, Henan Province to explore the secrets of Chinese tea, according to Shihe District Bureau of Culture, Radio & Television and Tourism. In the first four months of 2021, three “China-Europe Express” trains, loaded with Xinyang tea, traveled along the modern Silk Road to Europe and Asia.
Portuguese Ambassador to China Mr. Jose Augusto Duarte said Portugal was the first European country to introduce Chinese tea. In the 16th century, Portuguese merchants brought Chinese tea back. It was so expensive that only nobles could enjoy it. Today, drinking tea is still a sophisticated lifestyle. He said that the landscape is amazing, the people are beautiful, passionate, confident, and happy.
