Learn the Cha, Feel the Chill

Learn the Cha, Feel the Chill is one of the pre-trip workshops for “Sip, Snap, Stroll in Yunnan”.    

This hands-on tea workshop is designed for students who wish to explore the essence of tea culture from its roots in nature to its place in modern life in Hong Kong. Through guided tea brewing and tasting sessions, participants will gain both the fundamental knowledge and practical experience.  It is a perfect warmup before discovering Yunnan’s tea heartlands.

Whether you’re a casual drinker or a future cha master, this is your moment to learn something new and experience the art of tea.

This workshop prioritises participants of “Sip, Snap, Stroll in Yunnan”, with a limited number of spots open to other UGC-funded students. 

[About the Facilitator]  

Professor Eliza Liu 廖子芳教授
Tea Master ．Tea Sommelier

Professor Eliza Liu is a preeminent figure in Chinese tea culture. A distinguished Tea Master and Tea Sommelier, she is widely celebrated as the "First Lady of Tea in Hong Kong" (香港第一女茶人). Among all the roles she is currently serving, she is the President of both the Teaism Alliance Hong Kong (香港茶道總會) and the International Chinese Tea Club (中國國際茶藝會), where she bridges ancient traditions with modern scholarship to advance the global tea community.

Her academic prestige is anchored by her roles as Professor at Guizhou University (貴州大學), Visiting Professor at Jiangxi Wuyuan Tea Vocational College (江西婺源茶業職業學院), and Honorary Member of the China International Tea Culture Institute (中國國際茶文化研究會). Furthermore, she shares her specialized expertise as a Guest Professor for master-level courses at the Hong Kong Chinese Culinary Institute (中華廚藝學院). Professor Liu’s career harmonizes education, artistry, and heritage, making her a vital authority for Chinese tea enthusiasts and scholars worldwide.

[Registration]

Co-Curricular Learning (CCL) recognised (except for participants of “Sip, Snap, Stroll in Yunnan”)

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This workshop is organised in collaboration with Prof. Christophe Tong and funded by FASS.

[Important Notes for Applicants]

1. Priority will be given to participants of “Sip, Snap, Stroll in Yunnan”.

2. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email.

3. Seats will be allocated on a first-paid, first-served basis.

4. UGC funded students (except for participants of “Sip, Snap, Stroll in Yunnan”) will receive a CCL record and a deposit refund after attending the workshop and completing the event survey.

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