Thiago Braga, a Brazilian, is a PhD candidate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California. He studied at Peking University during his graduate studies,focusing on the theme of Transforming China”.

His connection with Chinese tea began in 2018, and he is also a contributor to the textbook "Teaglish Situational Dialogues" for tea sommeliers.

Dr. Thiago is fluent in Chinese and is proficient in four languages! His doctoral research deeply explores contemporary Chinese tea culture, with a particular focus on the traditional revival of tea art in urban China. He investigates how the popularization of tea art shapes identity， influences institutional arrangements, and transforms interpersonal relationships.

Dr.Thiago's research critically examines intersection of cultural heritage, geopolitical dynamics, and soft power within the context of tea culture. His work experience has made him an enthusiastic drinker of Chinese tea, but as a member of the Guacho ethnic group, he has been drinking mate tea since childhood.

武昭，巴西人，加州大学人类学系的博士，研究生阶段就读于北京大学，研究主题为“转型中的中国”。与葡言茶语的缘分始于2018年，也是一星侍茶师教材“英文情景口语对话”的参与者。

武昭博士会讲流利的中文（精通四国语言）！他的博士研究深入探讨了当代中国茶文化，特别关注茶艺在中国城市的传统复兴。他研究了茶艺的普及如何塑造身份认同、影响机构安排并改变人际关系。

武昭博士的研究批判性地考察了茶文化背景下的文化遗产、地缘政治动态和软实力的交集。他的工作经历使他成为一位热情的中国茶饮者，但作为高乔族的一员，他从小就开始饮用马黛茶。