The Ngong Ping Tea Estate stood proudly at an elevation of 450 meters in the heart of Muk Yue Shan on Lantau Island. As the sole expansive tea plantation there, the Tea Estate was established by the esteemed Mr. Brook Bernacchi, a former Queen's Counsel renowned for his significant contributions to the island's development and welfare. During its prime time, the Tea Estate boasted approximately 60 acres of tea plantations. One of its notable offerings was the renowned "Lotus Brand Tea", primarily catering to the local market, but a limited quantity would also be exported overseas upon special requests.

The CUHK research team received the Lantau Conservation Fund to investigate the history and evolution of tea plantation on Lantau Island, using the Ngong Ping Tea Estate as a focal point. The research project aims to explore the interconnectedness of various groups in the Ngong Ping area through the tea industry, its stakeholders, and related activities. Additionally, the project examines the establishment, expansion, development, and transformation of the Tea Estate as a case study to understand how Hong Kong's governance policies have influenced the development of Lantau Island over different periods.