Tea For Harmony – Tea for Harmony | English Book About Chinese Tea Culture & Wisdom

My dear friends,

First of all, I appreciate your time to read this letter.

With profound gratitude for the unwavering efforts and support of our beloved teachers and friends, we have finally completed this book. I had imagined I would feel a sense of release, for it represents the fruit of a decade's labor. Yet, my heart continues to beat with a certain trepidation. I find myself wondering if this book is truly adequate—how it can possibly satisfy dedicated tea lovers and serve readers both at home and abroad.

The first chapter is designed for tea enthusiasts who possess an advanced level of English and some prior knowledge of tea, is also the main content for 2-star tea sommelier course. Through each lesson, you will explore the origin, history, unique processing skills, characteristics, brewing methods, culture, and philosophy of tea. The section on biochemistry may present a challenge, but we believe it will help to unblock those conceptual knots that often cause confusion in the marketplace. It is the science of tea—the key that opens a door to its microcosmos, connecting academic knowledge with practical application.

I hold a special appreciation for the second part of the book, where contributors have generously shared their personal stories and precious memories. Tea, after all, is far more than a simple beverage. It is a form of self-cultivation, a cultural ambassador, and a peace messenger. It brings us together, imparting the wisdom of life and the true essence of human civilization. There are countless tea lovers like our contributors, who continue to inspire new participants. Through this gentle, sweet, and warming golden liquor, we strive to build a more harmonious world together.

Regarding the third part, I must confess to my initial hesitation. The use of bilingual dialogues marks a departure from the consistency of the preceding chapters. This uncertainty took me back to 2016, when I first began writing English blogs and sought to teach about tea in this language. Meeting Thiago in 2018 was a turning point, leading us to create this practical mini-book of bilingual situational dialogues. It was conceived as a tool for both Chinese and international readers to improve their language skills while deepening their tea knowledge. Considering that English is not yet common within the Chinese tea industry, I believe Chapter 3 holds its own unique and meaningful purpose.

China is the homeland of tea. Since ancient times, we have spread goodness and harmony along with its leaves. Now, in this remarkable era, we are humbled and excited to continue this timeless role alongside more people than ever before.

For the ones who buy the tea & book set to support us for republishment, although all the categories of teas are not available, we are pleased to offer you the Harmony tea, the aged raw Puer tea from UNESCO Jingmai Mountains. It adopts sun-dried maocha processed from 15 tea cooperatives located in different villages intentionally, which do not produce fine quality tea, but also provide accommodation, tour guide service, etc. If you plan to visit Jingmai, here is their information so that you can stay and experience Jingmai deeply. 

This book and tea will be presented on Berlin Tea Festival in November. Currently, we are also looking for more European tea&book gatherings in November. Through sharing this book and tasting tea, we connect people and boost a more harmonious community. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in being our allied organizers. 

See you soon!

Mabol

July 10, 2025