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Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves in baskets

Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves, Camellia sinensis, in baskets to ferment the tea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Chinese Tea Farmers Treading Tea Leaves," is an exquisite visual representation of the traditional tea-making process in China during the early 19th century. The image, taken from Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts, published in London in 1821, offers a glimpse into the daily life of Chinese tea farmers as they meticulously process the Camellia sinensis leaves. The scene unfolds in an idyllic setting, with farmers dressed in traditional Chinese attire, carefully treading the tea leaves in large woven baskets. The leaves are spread evenly across the baskets, allowing the farmers to ferment them, releasing their unique flavours and aromas. The intricate details of the farmers' clothing, the textured baskets, and the verdant tea plants in the background are all rendered with exceptional skill and artistry. The engraving also features a striking contrast between the rustic tea farm and the grandeur of the Westminster Abbey, which can be seen in the background. The abbey, with its regal interior and the throne chair, symbolizes the grandeur and opulence of the British monarchy during the reign of King George IV, who was crowned in 1821. The juxtaposition of the two scenes highlights the connection between the tea trade and the British monarchy during the Regency era. The intricate details and vibrant colours of this engraving make it a valuable historical document and an aesthetically pleasing work of art. The image offers a unique insight into the traditional Chinese tea-making process and the cultural exchange that occurred between China and Europe during the 19th century.

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