Tea industry specialist dedicates to promoting matcha in SW China's Guizhou

Wei Yong (L) tests a matcha sample with a colleague in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 14, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 14, 2025 shows the industrial park of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd. in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Wei Yong (L) inspects a matcha production line with a colleague inside a workshop in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 14, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

Wei Yong (L) checks the condition of raw materials for matcha production at a tea processing factory in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 15, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Wei Yong checks the condition of a matcha production line inside a workshop in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 14, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

Wei Yong (R) checks samples of raw materials for matcha production with a colleague in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 14, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Wei Yong (C) harvests tea leaves with villagers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 15, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

A worker labels a matcha product inside a workshop in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 14, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

A drone photo taken on May 15, 2025 shows Wei Yong (2nd, R) explaining key points of harvesting tea leaves to villagers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 15, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Wei Yong (R) demonstrates the technique of drying tea leaves to a villager at a tea processing factory in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 15, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Tea farmers work at a tea garden in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 15, 2025.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2025 shows Wei Yong (C) explaining key points of planting to tea farmers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co., Ltd..

Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products.

Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou.

"I want to introduce matcha to people's lives and promote Chinese tea culture to the world," Wei said. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)