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What’s Causing the Lapsang Souchong Tea Shortage?

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

The infamously smoky tea is increasingly hard to find. That’s not likely to change anytime soon.

As International Competition Mounts, Can China’s Wineries Survive?

Since 2016, reduced tariffs on imported wines have taken a bite out of domestic producers’ market.

How China Fell In Love With Cheap Wine

Once a symbol of luxury, today’s wine market is dominated by so-called little wines — and increasingly the category known as “996-es”: six-bottle cases priced at 99 yuan or less.

For Chinese Wine Lovers, It’s a Whole New World

Low-cost wines from nontraditional regions like Australia and Chile have won over young consumers and made wine an everyday drink.

Sideways in China’s Southwest

With international travel restricted, Chinese wine lovers are lapping up boutique tours of domestic winegrowing regions.

The True Price of China’s Most Expensive Teas

Some of the country’s most expensive teas cost millions per kilogram. They also aren’t actually for sale.