Take your tea outside while the beautiful days are still here. 🌿🍵
Yesterday, a good friend and a member of our little tea community @claudi.heschi shared these lovely photos from a camping trip in the Vosges, France.
Somewhere along the journey, they stopped, spread out a blanket on the grass, and made jasmine tea with Chinese teaware and tea from China. And I thought — how wonderful is that?
As summer slowly turns into autumn, let’s make the most of these beautiful days. Take some good tea, pack your favorite teaware, go somewhere you love, and share a cup with someone you care about.
Tea doesn’t always need a perfect tea table or a special occasion. Sometimes a blanket on the grass, a thermos of hot water, some sunshine — and good company — are more than enough. ❤️
So while the weather is still beautiful, take your tea with you. On a camping trip, into the mountains, to a park, or simply somewhere that makes you want to stay a little longer.
And if you have tea moments like this, please share them with us! This community is open to everyone, and you’re always welcome to share your own tea moments here — wherever in the world your tea happens to take you. 🌍🍵
Let’s inspire each other to take tea beyond the tea table and make it part of the beautiful moments in everyday life.
Good tea. Good company. Beautiful days. Don’t let them pass unnoticed. 🍃
A little follow-up to the tea I made myself last month. 🍃
Some of you asked me to share what happened to the leaves I picked at the organic tea garden — so today, after more than a month, I finally brewed them.
This was my first time ever picking and processing tea myself, and definitely not a professional attempt. 😊
A proper Oriental Beauty goes through several carefully controlled stages — sun withering, indoor withering, tossing, oxidation and drying. Mine was much simpler. I gave the leaves a strong sun wither, but there was no controlled tossing or oxidation, and instead of roasting or machine-drying them, I simply let them dry naturally.
So what I ended up with is probably better described as a heavily sun-withered, partially oxidized handmade tea rather than a proper Oriental Beauty.
And today came the moment of truth.
I honestly wasn’t expecting much. But to my surprise…it was really good. 😊
The liquor was clear and bright, with a beautiful golden-yellow color. No bitterness at all, even when I brewed it quite hot and let it steep a little longer. There was a gentle sweetness and a noticeable returning sweetness after drinking.
The aroma wasn’t the classic layered honey, ripe-fruit and floral character of a well-made Oriental Beauty. Instead, mine had something much more rustic — warm sweetness, a little sun-dried character, and even hints that reminded me of aged white tea and Shou Mei, with something like jujube and herbal notes.
It had a kind of wild charm that I really enjoyed.
This little experiment also brought me back to something I’ve been thinking about since visiting the organic tea garden:
When the leaf itself is good, it seems surprisingly difficult to make truly bad tea.
Of course, great leaves in the hands of a skilled tea maker can become something extraordinary. Craftsmanship matters enormously. But this experience made me appreciate the starting point even more — healthy leaves, a healthy garden, and the way the tea was grown.
Good craftsmanship can reveal the potential already inside a leaf. But it cannot create that potential from nothing.
And strangely, the month of waiting was almost as enjoyable as drinking it. Every few days I would look at those leaves and wonder what they were becoming.
Now I’m even thinking about planting a few tea bushes in our garden one day and continuing these little experiments myself. Just an idea for now… but a rather tempting one. 😊🌱
And if you ever get the chance to pick and make a little tea yourself, I really recommend giving it a try. Don’t worry too much about doing everything perfectly — just experience the process. It’s surprisingly fun, and you may end up with something you never expected. 🍃
For the first time, I picked Oriental Beauty tea by hand.
It was fascinating to see the leaves that had been bitten by leafhoppers — one of the things that gives Oriental Beauty its distinctive character.
I brought some fresh leaves home and started a very simple withering experiment on my balcony. The tea is still in progress, so I can’t drink it yet, but watching the leaves slowly change has already been a wonderful experience.
The tea in the last photos is not the tea I picked myself, but a finished Oriental Beauty tea from an earlier harvest. I enjoyed it while imagining what my own little batch might become.
Sometimes tea is not only about drinking tea. It’s about being part of the journey from leaf to cup. 🍃🍵
I’ll be spending the next couple of months in Chengdu, where I currently live.
During this time, I’d love to share a little more of everyday life here—tea houses, local tea culture, and some of the small moments that don’t always make it into videos.
Many of you discovered this channel through tea, so I thought it might be nice to show you a little more of the place and culture behind it.
A quiet afternoon, a warm cup of tea, and four little companions.
I hope you’re taking a little time for yourself today too.
Whether it’s tea, coffee, or simply a quiet moment, I hope you can slow down, enjoy the afternoon, and find something you love to drink — along with some good company to share it with. 😊❤️
I just received this beautiful message from one of our tea lovers in the community @Tailor22-p5c and I really wanted to share it with all of you.
Reading to his story made me feel something special… He discovered tea in Tibet, and I’m Chinese, yet I’ve never been there.
Sometimes we look far away for something meaningful, while there is still so much waiting to be discovered closer to home.
This made me feel inspired… and also a little homesick…
I hope you all enjoy this lovely post as much as I did 🌿
👇 (original post below)
“Hello Wei & Friends, your last short video reminds me at the day I first saw a tea cake. It was in 2014 in Tibet. I had a tea tasting with friends while we hiked through the mountains. Back in Lhasa I bought a tea pot and took it as a souvenir home. Sometimes I use it only for memory to think back at a nice time with a lot of Chinese tea. Since this time I’m interested in Chinese tea and happy about every new experience. Attached the pic of my first tea cake, the pot and some pics from Tibet. Hope you enjoy it. @everybody: how was your way to Chinese tea?”
I’d love to share something from a lovely subscriber here ❤️
Yesterday, José Pérez shared another glimpse of his journey through Essaouira, Morocco — from the rhythm of the port and the ocean, to art spaces, music, and everyday life in the old town. A place where culture, history, and daily moments quietly come together.
What touched me was not only the tea, but the feeling behind it.
Sitting close to strangers, sharing a simple table, and somehow feeling a quiet sense of belonging.
This is something I often feel when I think about tea — it’s not only about taste, but about the people, the moment, and the connection that happens without many words.
Thank you, José, for sharing this beautiful experience with us 🌿
I’ll leave his original words here — because they come straight from the heart.
“I am sharing some of the experiences I lived during my last trip to Morocco.
It was a very intense journey, full of rich moments, and I hope you can feel something through these images and texts — I truly share this from my heart.
Wei‘s teatime
Yesterday, we spent the day hiking through the forest near Freiburg — a little over 12 km and more than four hours on foot. 🌿
Along the way, we reached Waldtraut vom Mühlwald, Germany’s tallest tree.
And of course, I brought tea with me. 🍵 So we sat down right beneath Germany’s tallest tree, unpacked our little tea set, and had our tea there.
Somehow, tea always tastes a little different outdoors — especially after a long walk.
It was such a simple little moment, but probably my favorite part of the whole day. 🌲🍵
Hope you all had a lovely weekend too. ❤️
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Wei‘s teatime
Take your tea outside while the beautiful days are still here. 🌿🍵
Yesterday, a good friend and a member of our little tea community @claudi.heschi shared these lovely photos from a camping trip in the Vosges, France.
Somewhere along the journey, they stopped, spread out a blanket on the grass, and made jasmine tea with Chinese teaware and tea from China. And I thought — how wonderful is that?
As summer slowly turns into autumn, let’s make the most of these beautiful days. Take some good tea, pack your favorite teaware, go somewhere you love, and share a cup with someone you care about.
Tea doesn’t always need a perfect tea table or a special occasion. Sometimes a blanket on the grass, a thermos of hot water, some sunshine — and good company — are more than enough. ❤️
So while the weather is still beautiful, take your tea with you. On a camping trip, into the mountains, to a park, or simply somewhere that makes you want to stay a little longer.
And if you have tea moments like this, please share them with us! This community is open to everyone, and you’re always welcome to share your own tea moments here — wherever in the world your tea happens to take you. 🌍🍵
Let’s inspire each other to take tea beyond the tea table and make it part of the beautiful moments in everyday life.
Good tea. Good company. Beautiful days. Don’t let them pass unnoticed. 🍃
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! ❤️
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Wei‘s teatime
A little follow-up to the tea I made myself last month. 🍃
Some of you asked me to share what happened to the leaves I picked at the organic tea garden — so today, after more than a month, I finally brewed them.
This was my first time ever picking and processing tea myself, and definitely not a professional attempt. 😊
A proper Oriental Beauty goes through several carefully controlled stages — sun withering, indoor withering, tossing, oxidation and drying. Mine was much simpler. I gave the leaves a strong sun wither, but there was no controlled tossing or oxidation, and instead of roasting or machine-drying them, I simply let them dry naturally.
So what I ended up with is probably better described as a heavily sun-withered, partially oxidized handmade tea rather than a proper Oriental Beauty.
And today came the moment of truth.
I honestly wasn’t expecting much. But to my surprise…it was really good. 😊
The liquor was clear and bright, with a beautiful golden-yellow color. No bitterness at all, even when I brewed it quite hot and let it steep a little longer. There was a gentle sweetness and a noticeable returning sweetness after drinking.
The aroma wasn’t the classic layered honey, ripe-fruit and floral character of a well-made Oriental Beauty. Instead, mine had something much more rustic — warm sweetness, a little sun-dried character, and even hints that reminded me of aged white tea and Shou Mei, with something like jujube and herbal notes.
It had a kind of wild charm that I really enjoyed.
This little experiment also brought me back to something I’ve been thinking about since visiting the organic tea garden:
When the leaf itself is good, it seems surprisingly difficult to make truly bad tea.
Of course, great leaves in the hands of a skilled tea maker can become something extraordinary. Craftsmanship matters enormously. But this experience made me appreciate the starting point even more — healthy leaves, a healthy garden, and the way the tea was grown.
Good craftsmanship can reveal the potential already inside a leaf. But it cannot create that potential from nothing.
And strangely, the month of waiting was almost as enjoyable as drinking it. Every few days I would look at those leaves and wonder what they were becoming.
Now I’m even thinking about planting a few tea bushes in our garden one day and continuing these little experiments myself. Just an idea for now… but a rather tempting one. 😊🌱
And if you ever get the chance to pick and make a little tea yourself, I really recommend giving it a try. Don’t worry too much about doing everything perfectly — just experience the process. It’s surprisingly fun, and you may end up with something you never expected. 🍃
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Wei‘s teatime
A few days ago, I visited an organic tea garden.
For the first time, I picked Oriental Beauty tea by hand.
It was fascinating to see the leaves that had been bitten by leafhoppers — one of the things that gives Oriental Beauty its distinctive character.
I brought some fresh leaves home and started a very simple withering experiment on my balcony. The tea is still in progress, so I can’t drink it yet, but watching the leaves slowly change has already been a wonderful experience.
The tea in the last photos is not the tea I picked myself, but a finished Oriental Beauty tea from an earlier harvest. I enjoyed it while imagining what my own little batch might become.
Sometimes tea is not only about drinking tea. It’s about being part of the journey from leaf to cup. 🍃🍵
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Wei‘s teatime
A few days ago, I returned to China. 🍵
I’ll be spending the next couple of months in Chengdu, where I currently live.
During this time, I’d love to share a little more of everyday life here—tea houses, local tea culture, and some of the small moments that don’t always make it into videos.
Many of you discovered this channel through tea, so I thought it might be nice to show you a little more of the place and culture behind it.
I’m looking forward to sharing it with you. 😊
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Today’s tea and my tea companions. 🍵
A quiet afternoon, a warm cup of tea, and four little companions.
I hope you’re taking a little time for yourself today too.
Whether it’s tea, coffee, or simply a quiet moment, I hope you can slow down, enjoy the afternoon, and find something you love to drink — along with some good company to share it with. 😊❤️
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Wei‘s teatime
Hello my dear tea friends,
I just received this beautiful message from one of our tea lovers in the community @Tailor22-p5c
and I really wanted to share it with all of you.
Reading to his story made me feel something special… He discovered tea in Tibet, and I’m Chinese, yet I’ve never been there.
Sometimes we look far away for something meaningful, while there is still so much waiting to be discovered closer to home.
This made me feel inspired… and also a little homesick…
I hope you all enjoy this lovely post as much as I did 🌿
👇 (original post below)
“Hello Wei & Friends, your last short video reminds me at the day I first saw a tea cake. It was in 2014 in Tibet. I had a tea tasting with friends while we hiked through the mountains. Back in Lhasa I bought a tea pot and took it as a souvenir home. Sometimes I use it only for memory to think back at a nice time with a lot of Chinese tea. Since this time I’m interested in Chinese tea and happy about every new experience. Attached the pic of my first tea cake, the pot and some pics from Tibet. Hope you enjoy it.
@everybody: how was your way to Chinese tea?”
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Wei‘s teatime
Hello, all my tea friends,
I’d love to share something from a lovely subscriber here ❤️
Yesterday, José Pérez shared another glimpse of his journey through Essaouira, Morocco — from the rhythm of the port and the ocean, to art spaces, music, and everyday life in the old town.
A place where culture, history, and daily moments quietly come together.
What touched me was not only the tea,
but the feeling behind it.
Sitting close to strangers,
sharing a simple table,
and somehow feeling a quiet sense of belonging.
This is something I often feel when I think about tea — it’s not only about taste, but about the people, the moment, and the connection that happens without many words.
Thank you, José, for sharing this beautiful experience with us 🌿
I’ll leave his original words here —
because they come straight from the heart.
“I am sharing some of the experiences I lived during my last trip to Morocco.
It was a very intense journey, full of rich moments, and I hope you can feel something through these images and texts — I truly share this from my heart.
My very best wishes to everyone.”
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A quiet cup of tea,
a soft spring afternoon,
and a moment to pause.
Wishing you a gentle and peaceful Easter. ❤️🌿
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A quiet afternoon with tea 🍵
Do you usually enjoy tea alone, or with someone?☺️
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