The autumnal equinox has just passed, but the island's temperature is still sweltering. Yuan Rong Hall, which recently relocated to celebrate its grand opening, is hosting a unique tea ceremony combining entertainment and art in the industrial area.
This unique tea ceremony, unlike typical tea culture teaching seminars, featured a variety of activities. In the first half, Ms. Chen Yuting from the International Grand View Tea Ceremony Center explained how to set up a tea ceremony, and four tea masters demonstrated how to create a beautiful tea setting from scratch. In the second half, Mr. Cai Shiwei, the founder of Yuan Rong Tang, led everyone into the playful and imaginative world of blended tea. Both parts of the event invited the guests to participate actively, bringing the exchange and learning of tea culture to a more engaging level.
Tea ceremony is a prominent art form in Taiwan. Starting with a tablecloth and a tea set, the tea ceremony unfolds from nothing to something, incorporating the aesthetic perspective of the tea master. The setting is determined by the tea set and the season, and the arrangement of main items, accessories, and ornaments, from right to left and from inside to outside, brings peace of mind. Drinking tea allows one to experience the landscape in their heart, and through a simple and comfortable tea ceremony setting, one can achieve the purpose of a soothing and tranquil tea drinking experience. The floral arrangements in the tea ceremony are a flowing expression of philosophy and art.
Literati flower arrangement emphasizes the natural posture of lines. When flowers are half-open, the number of flowers should not exceed half, and the colors should not exceed three. It is an art of selection and omission, avoiding excessive processing. The flowers are selected according to the season and the style of the tea ceremony. For example, chrysanthemums that are in full bloom in season, as well as wild juniper and purple beautybrush from the mountains and forests, are used. For foliage, cypress and camellia leaves can be used. A well-chosen flower arrangement can enrich not only the tea ceremony, but also the state of mind.
As the saying goes, good wine is best left to the bottom of the jar. Having already mastered the culture and aesthetics of tea ceremony arrangement and tea flower creation, Mr. Tsai Shih-wei, founder of Yuan Rong Tang and a senior tea taster, aims to overturn common prejudices about "blended tea" and allow everyone to personally experience the art of "blended tea" that enhances the best. "Mixed tea" is the mixing and interference of good and bad teas; "blended tea" combines the characteristics and advantages of various good teas, contributing to stable quality and making good even better. Four sets of teas were prepared at the event: light-roasted tea, ripe-roasted tea, black tea, and Jin Xuan tea. The four groups of distinguished guests participated in the evaluation and blending of the original teas. After discussing the blending ratios among their partners, the tea was brewed, served, and tasted by the tea master. Drinking the blended tea they helped decide, they not only felt moved but also understood the art of "blending good to good." Good tea paired with good tea will not fail; only the flavors, layers, and styles will differ. This kind of emotion and understanding can only be truly grasped through personal participation. It is hoped that such beautiful and abundant tea ceremonies can be held often, so that people can get a glimpse into the world of tea appreciation and artistic imagination, and the profound mysteries of the tea ceremony.
As the saying goes, good wine is best left to the bottom of the jar. Having already mastered the culture and aesthetics of tea ceremony arrangement and tea flower creation, Mr. Tsai Shih-wei, founder of Yuan Rong Tang and a senior tea taster, aims to overturn common prejudices about "blended tea" and allow everyone to personally experience the art of "blended tea" that enhances the best. "Mixed tea" is the mixing and interference of good and bad teas; "blended tea" combines the characteristics and advantages of various good teas, contributing to stable quality and making good even better. Four sets of teas were prepared at the event: light-roasted tea, ripe-roasted tea, black tea, and Jin Xuan tea. The four groups of distinguished guests participated in the evaluation and blending of the original teas. After discussing the blending ratios among their partners, the tea was brewed, served, and tasted by the tea master. Drinking the blended tea they helped decide, they not only felt moved but also understood the art of "blending good to good." Good tea paired with good tea will not fail; only the flavors, layers, and styles will differ. This kind of emotion and understanding can only be truly grasped through personal participation. It is hoped that such beautiful and abundant tea ceremonies can be held often, so that people can get a glimpse into the world of tea appreciation and artistic imagination, and the profound mysteries of the tea ceremony.
Place:Yuan Rong
