Growing Without Chemicals: A Visit to Our Natural Farming Partner

Farmer Lai has been practicing natural farming in Pinglin for over a decade — no pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers. Instead, he uses organic compost, probiotic sprays, and companion planting to protect his tea trees. The yield is lower than conventional farms, but the flavor is unmistakably pure. Tea Essence now sources his Pinglin Paochung tea and we wanted to share why it's worth every extra minute of care.