National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek’s walk through China led him to encounters with tea pickers and unique stays at tea plantations. His consumption of tea was already high following his walk through India. But in China, Salopek experienced tea like no other. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with him about the history, culture and traditions of tea in China.
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