Yes, that's it, it's always tea time
China DailyA tea master performs Chinese tea ceremony at the Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon event at the Chinese embassy in Washington on May 21. Hiking around tea plantations that rise and fall on gentle mountain slopes in China, John Smagula always used to carry his instant coffee flask. "One thing about tea is that it's very equalizing everywhere I've gone in China," Smagula said. Blending the rich aromas of different types of tea in his teapot, he has infused those fragrant odors into the educational circles across China and the US.During his visits to the tea plantations in Dayan township of Hubei province, Smagula established a strong bond with the local people, particularly with children eager to learn English. "That, I think, is also part of what tea culture is," he said, emphasizing the club's role in promoting inclusivity.