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Anytime is tea time in Chaozhou | This edition of the newsletter is sponsored by | | A few weeks back, I shared the story of a teapot maker in Chaozhou who was taking the Chaozhou tea traditions forward into the new era. This time, we are back again in Chaozhou, because any time is tea time in this beautiful town in China. | | Tea Journey writer, Adeline Teoh, beautifully captures how Chaozhou tea culture has traveled beyond its borders while staying true to its roots. What struck me most was her observation that "the tea table is the centre of all households in Chaozhou" – there is something so heartwarming about tea being the heartbeat of daily life. It makes me think about how tea isn't just a drink but a way of connecting, of creating space for each other. | | This new story is part three of our Chaozhou series. It explores the diaspora of Chaozhou culture and how tea traditions have adapted while maintaining their essence. The idea that "anytime is tea time" speaks to a beautiful philosophy of always being ready to pause, connect, and share. | | If you haven't caught up yet, make sure to read all three parts: from pioneering organic tea in Phoenix Mountains (Part 1) to preserving teapot traditions (Part 2), and now this gorgeous exploration of Chaozhou's enduring tea culture. | | Also, Tea Journey is raising funds to relocate to the tea lands in 2025. Investors will receive a share of the annual profits and unlimited access to hundreds of premium articles and podcast segments. Fill out this quick three-question survey to register your interest here. There is no obligation to invest. Completing this survey just lets us know that you are interested in learning more about how you can support our move. | | Don't forget to share the stories with your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone who you feel would enjoy reading them. | | | | | By Adeline Teoh | | | Experience authentic Chaozhou tea culture through traditional gongfu brewing, exploring ancient teahouses, dancong oolong production, and the meditative ritual that connects communities over small cups. | | | | | | | | | | Tea Journey writer, Adeline Teoh, had been on a trip to Chaozhou, the epicenter of Phoenix Dan Cong, and experienced the local tea traditions and culture first-hand. Previously, she had shared the story of Yujian Cai, a potter with a keen interest in Qing Dynasty pottery. His family has a history in ceramics. He works almost exclusively with Chaozhou Red Clay and is also passionate about making Gongfu-style tea pets. | | Check out the story here: | | | | | By Adeline Teoh | | | Chaozhou is the epicentre of Phoenix Dan Cong (Fenghuang Shan), a diversely aromatic oolong. Discover how Yujian Cai, with his family history in pottery, is shaping the future of Chaozhou tea traditions and culture, taking them forward into the new era. | | | | | | | | | | The first part of the three-part Chaozhou series features Huang Han, a tea producer in the region who has pioneered the production of organic tea. It showcases the challenging yet rewarding journey of making his estate organic, producing some very fine organic Dancong Oolong. | | You can read the article here: | | | | | By Adeline Teoh | | | In the Phoenix Mountains in China, the Dancong Oolong reigns. We meet 33 year old Huang Huan who chose to return home to take over his family tea farm. He has made it his mission to produce only organic oolong from his 10,000 trees. Harvesting once a year – spring – he has set out to create a model for other farmers to follow, in the pursuit of high-quality tea. | | | | | | | | | | In our next newsletter, we introduce you to a tea taster from Germany, discovering more about why they chose to be a tea professional, what teas they like, how they developed their tea vocabulary, and more. So, stay tuned! | | If you aren't already, please follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
It means a lot to us! |  | Bhavi Patel, Editor, Tea Journey Magazine Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is the editor of the Tea Journey Magazine and a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages. | | | Share this newsletter with a friend
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