In March, as the weather gets warmer and Mingqian tea comes on the market in small quantities, Tao Ranju's business becomes lively again.
Taoranju is the best teahouse in the imperial city. Dignitaries, literati and elegant guests often gather in this elegant and unique three-story house to discuss business affairs, recite poems and compose poems, or just spend half a day here. The first floor of Tao Ran's residence was mostly filled with scholars, bachelors, or businessmen passing by, talking about family and state affairs. The higher you go, the more distinguished the guests are. The dandies are happy to gather on the second floor, not only drinking tea, but also enjoying the beauties' singing and dancing or tea ceremony. The third floor is where high-ranking adults confer in secret.