Derek Poskin’s Tea Quest: From Yangzhou to the Edge of the Map
⏱ 2 min read The Short Version An American entrepreneur turned tea enthusiast transformed a Tang Dynasty poem into a global tea business, building relationships with farmers and crafting a cultural experience that transcends mere product. In This Article Tea as a Bridge, Not a ProductThe Magic of the Mountain When Derek Poskin first arrived in Yangzhou, he wasn’t chasing a tourist trail—he was chasing a poem. A Tang Dynasty verse by Li Bai had lured him to the city’s canals, but what began as a literary pilgrimage evolved into a lifelong obsession with Chinese tea. A decade later, the…