I am Asuka Kumada, I live in Kagoshima and my family has been producing teas for 50 years. I'm only 31 but I have learned the profession and have been working in tea for 11 years.

"My name is Lin Xiao Ping, I'm 52 and I have been harvesting tea for 20 years. I love this work even though it's very hard because I'm lucky to live near the plantations in the village …"

Interview réalisée pour le blog «d’envouthé» (une jolie boite cube pleine de surprises autour du thé que l’on peut recevoir tous les mois).

Like him, I was trained as a producer but I continue to attend trainings because we have to adapt to natural changes every year. When I am not in our shop, I meet other women tea producers and we talk a lot about our profession... My work is very important to me, it makes me grow and living among the tea trees brings me a great deal of serenity.

Je m’appelle Nicolène Van Wyk, j’ai 22 ans et je travaille dans la plantation de rooibos de la ferme Bo Dam Farm depuis 3 ans à Vredendal. J’apprécie le travail avec mes collègues qui me respectent en tant que femme, même si je suis malheureusement la seule femme à travailler ici, j’aimerais avoir une collègue pour me sentir moins seule!

Portrait n°1 : Inaya Inul Rapthpaha Mirahawatta Voici Inaya, une belle femme de 55 ans. Elle habite le village de Kotakithula dans la région d’Uva. Sa famille et les autres femmes du village la décrivent comme une visionnaire, une personne empathique et intelligente qui s’occupe toujours des autres. Ses yeux en disent tant. Ils dégagent une bienveillance incroyable. Et lorsque nos regards se croisent, ceux de 2 femmes, 2 mères, un lien fort se crée immédiatement. C’est Inaya qui a eu une...

My name is Michelle Gallinati Hey, I am 36 years old, and I have been working for this yerba maté producer for the past year after changing companies. In fact, I have been working in the maté industry for over 10 years, following an earlier career in human resources. I am responsible for quality management and certification audits. I truly enjoy my work, and thanks to my experience, I no longer require additional training.

Pauline Rouard Diabate is an independent caterer based in Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of France. Forcalquier is a lively village with a rich calendar of cultural events and festivals throughout the year. It is famous for its Provençal market, held every Monday morning, as well as its picturesque streets, lively squares, historic fountains and beautiful old houses. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy excellent local cuisine, surrounded by rolling hills, lavender fields...

les monocyclettes

Mon quotidien de graphiste ? Actuellement je voyage en Inde pour commencer une création sur un visuel Chai Masala, thé noir bio aux épices.