First video expected December 4, 2026 · Releases planned through June 2027
Chinese tea, one lesson at a time
A cup of tea.
A world to discover.
Explore 12 chapters and 13 planned video lessons in Chinese tea with Chen Xiantong. Follow the learning sequence below, with an expected release date for every lesson.
Discover Junmei black tea through spring aromas. Follow the right-hand tea-table arrangement and practice holding the gaiwan, pouring water and decanting the tea.
Tea
Junmei black tea
Tools
A gaiwan, sharing pitcher, tasting cups and tea cloth
Practice
A preview of the planned practice. The full demonstration will be available when this lesson is released.
Practice with this lesson
For future practice, bring the tea listed above and suitable teaware you already own.
Explore the mellow character of ripe pu-erh tea. Follow the right-hand tea-table arrangement and practice a complete teapot routine, from warming the vessels to serving.
Tea
Ripe pu-erh tea
Tools
A small teapot, sharing pitcher and tasting cups
Practice
A preview of the planned practice. The full demonstration will be available when this lesson is released.
Practice with this lesson
For future practice, bring the tea listed above and suitable teaware you already own.
Explore the origins, mountain terroir and pine-smoking craft of Lapsang Souchong. Practice the gaiwan grip and left-hand tea-table arrangement demonstrated by the instructor.
Tea
Lapsang Souchong
Tools
A gaiwan, sharing pitcher, tasting cups and tea cloth
Practice
A preview of the planned practice. The full demonstration will be available when this lesson is released.
Practice with this lesson
For future practice, bring the tea listed above and suitable teaware you already own.
Compare several Lapsang Souchong teas through guided gaiwan brewing. Notice differences in aroma, body and finish while keeping your brewing method consistent.
Tea
Lapsang Souchong
Tools
A gaiwan, sharing pitcher, tasting cups and tea cloth
Practice
A preview of the planned practice. The full demonstration will be available when this lesson is released.
Practice with this lesson
For future practice, bring the tea listed above and suitable teaware you already own.
Discover the utensils and cultural context of Song-dynasty whisked tea, with a demonstration of the seven-pour method.
Tea
Tea powder selected for whisking
Tools
A tea bowl, tea whisk, sieve and pouring vessel
Practice
A preview of the planned practice. The full demonstration will be available when this lesson is released.
Practice with this lesson
For future practice, bring the tea listed above and suitable teaware you already own.
Meet your instructor
A teacher with a cultural perspective.
Chen Xiantong
陈仙烔 · Tea culture educator
With a background in Ancient Chinese Literature at East China Normal University, Chen brings cultural context to practical tea learning. Her teaching experience includes university tea workshops, gaiwan brewing and demonstrations of Song-dynasty whisked tea.
LiteratureGraduate study in Ancient Chinese Literature
Tea practiceTraining in tea preparation and evaluation