Li Jinxian

Camellia Wisdom International Limited

General Manager

Tel: 6590 4596 (WhatsApp)

Tel: 1398 7187 303 (WeChat)

Email: camelliawisdom@gmail.com

Address: F B76, San Po Kong Plaza Block 1, Shung Ling St, San Po Kong

Website: www.camelliawisdom.com

 

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Fifteen Years in the Tea Industry — Bridging Tradition and Modernity

With fifteen years of deep experience in the tea industry, specialising in tea sales and tea culture education, I am dedicated to building a bridge between traditional tea arts and the modern market. Drawing on a profound understanding of tea cultivation and processing craftsmanship, I have successfully developed multiple market-leading tea products. My partner tea gardens span China's core production regions, driving a quality standardisation system from "tea garden to tea table", serving numerous enterprises and premium clients.

Using Tea as a Medium to Carry Forward a Cultural Mission

I use tea as a medium to fulfil a mission of cultural heritage. In 2019, I founded Mingrui Tea Ceremony, designing a three-in-one curriculum system encompassing "Appreciation + Craftsmanship + Aesthetics", training over a thousand professional tea masters, delivering more than a hundred public interest lectures, and collaborating with universities and enterprises to promote tea culture. I pioneered the "Contextual Tea Learning Method", integrating tea tasting, historical anecdotes, and lifestyle aesthetics to help students make the leap from enthusiast to practitioner.

Nourishing the Heart Through Tea, Carrying the Way Through Commerce

I uphold the philosophy of "nourishing the heart through tea and carrying the way through commerce", advocating that the tea industry should balance commercial value with cultural depth. Going forward, I will continue to explore innovative pathways for the tea industry, allowing the fragrance of a thousand years of tea to permeate contemporary life.

Dedicated to Children's Tea Arts Education

With fifteen years devoted to the promotion of tea culture, and a particular focus on tea arts education for children, I have come to deeply understand the importance of tea culture 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 a child comes to understand traditional culture, develop character, and cultivate aesthetic sensibility. Through professionally 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.

Systematic Curriculum Design

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 the tea ceremony — expressed through principles such as "purity, stillness, reverence, and elegance". For teas of particular depth, such as Pu-erh from ancient thousand-year-old trees, I design thematic lessons that incorporate the fermentation process and historical significance, helping children deepen their interest in tea arts and their understanding of the natural environment 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, making learning enjoyable. This helps children 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, identify teas by their fragrance, and savour the taste, so as to appreciate the layered beauty and artistic spirit of tea arts.

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. I have also been actively embracing local culture, incorporating Hong Kong's unique tea-drinking customs into my teaching content, so that students can not only acquire professional skills but also appreciate the rich meaning of tea culture as a living art.

As a native of Kunming, Yunnan, my passion for and commitment to the tea ceremony has never wavered. Whether in my hometown or in Hong Kong, I have always hoped to use tea as a medium to bring the wisdom of traditional culture and the tranquillity of the spirit to more people — especially the next generation. This is the original intention behind my dedication to the tea ceremony, and the driving force behind my continued promotion of children's tea arts education.