Artists create new tea time vibes
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Artists create new tea time vibes

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A porcelain cup featuring Dunhuang elements by Xu Zhiwen. Passion for leaves Diverting from the other two teaware artists, Pu Pengtao, from Guangdong province, and his team deliver the traditional kung fu tea ritual with various tea species. "We've been exploring tea regions such as Wuyi Mountains in Fujian province, Fenghuang Mountains in Guangdong province and Dongting Mountain in Jiangsu province, over the years to thoroughly understand the local growing environments, culture and tea-making techniques," said Pu in his 40s who cofounded the Ten Plus Terrace tea house in Beijing. Pu's team has carefully selected seasonal varieties from hundreds of tea samples that align with traditional values while meeting modern tastes, he added. "They have been actively attending the tea gatherings we host three to four times every week," Pu said.

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Artists create new tea time vibes
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