Professional Tea Culture Transmitter - Teacher Li
Cultivating and Promoting Tea Culture
As a native of Kunming, Yunnan, with 15 years of tea ceremony experience and a focus on tea arts education for children, I deeply understand the importance of tea arts education in enlightening children's minds and preserving cultural heritage. Children's tea arts is not merely the learning of a skill — it is a process through which children come to understand traditional culture, develop character, and cultivate aesthetic sensibility. Through professional and thoughtfully designed teaching, I hope to guide children into the world of tea arts, where they can develop focus and patience, and come to appreciate the spiritual essence of tea culture.
My curriculum is built around systematic and interactive learning, covering three core areas: tea ceremony etiquette, tea knowledge, and brewing techniques. Through the learning process, children come to recognise the varieties and characteristics of tea leaves, master basic brewing procedures, and understand the spirit of tea ceremony — expressed through principles such as "purity, stillness, reverence, and elegance." For teas of particular cultural depth, such as Pu-erh, I design thematic lessons that incorporate its fermentation process and historical significance, helping children deepen their interest in and understanding of tea arts through exploration.
In terms of teaching methodology, I adopt an approach that balances inquiry-based learning with hands-on practice, stimulating children's curiosity and creativity. Interactive games and practical activities are woven throughout the lessons, allowing children to learn through play and play through learning, while also helping them understand the etiquette and emotional values embedded in tea culture. The children's tea arts programme also places emphasis on aesthetic education — encouraging children to observe the colour of the tea liquor, inhale the fragrance, and savour the taste, so as to appreciate the layered beauty and artistic spirit of tea arts.
New Opportunities — Tea Ceremony Training Courses
Upon arriving in Hong Kong, I was delighted to discover that the city's multicultural environment offers new opportunities for the tea ceremony profession. I hope to continue hosting tea ceremony training courses, allowing more families and children to experience the charm of tea culture.
