date:Dec 31, 2013
t symbolize status, meaning there are many people willing to spend thousands of dollars on a kilogram of tea.
Prices for tea leaves, depending on matters such as whether it consists of one bud or two, or what time of year it is picked, differ widely. However, cut tea is considered valueless in China, Yu says.
At first, many people thought Westerners were richer, so they sold them the highest-quality tea, which turned out to be a mistake.
Most Westerners use tea bags holding cut tea as long as