Haven’t got in touch with you for more than 2 months. How have you been? Hope all is well. June was my birthday month, time to celebrate, but it wasn’t an easy month for me. Got sick a few days after my birthday (symptoms similar to COVID) for 2 weeks plus many other challenges and problems big and small (as usual) . But I am grateful that I am being more disciplined including Bible reading the first thing in the morning everyday.
Everyone must have enjoyed the Olympic Games and supported the athletes of your country and others in Paris. I am excited too as Hong Kong has won 2 Gold medals in fencing and 2 bronze in swimming. Winning a game is one thing, but to be able to keep your mind calm especially when you are losing and to be flexible to deal with the challenges resonates deeply with what I have been going through with MingCha.
Entrepreneurship is like sportsmanship, it is a long and never ending journey. There will be ups and downs along the way. It requires dedication and perseverance and many more...
BTW, this year is MingCha's 25th anniversary🥂, hope you enjoy the read.
Warmest regards,
Vivian Founder MingCha
Authenticity & Genuinity Teas are from authentic origins and produced in traditional methods. We do tea study trips to understand the behind- the-scenes processes and the underlying factors that affect quality. We collaborate with tea craftsmen to bring back the true characters of each tea.
Left: Me and the 500-year old Guihuaxiang Tea Tree
Objective approach in tea selection We choose our teas based on various aspects like appearance (form, colour), dry leaf aroma and taste, aroma and taste after brewed and multiple brews.
Curated Tea Product Ranges From handcrafted tea collection to tea gift sets; from gourmet teas to tea bags, we develop, create and design products that speak to the audience and suit different occasions. No fuss. To point!
Environment-friendly packaging materials Materials used for preserving our teas are carefully and responsibly sourced. They are also both functional and attractive.
Left: We use FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper and vegetables oil ink for printing, i.e. free from hazardous chemicals.
Right: Laminated foil storage bag is snug-fit in the canister and a circular clip is included to secure the folded bag once opened.
Right: Each glass is sealed with 100% premium bee wax for freshness
Love & Care We design tea gifts that show appreciation and respect in important occasions like birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement, etc. Each tea gift is hand-packed with love and care 😍 in our licensed food factory in Hong Kong.
Openness & Curiosity 🤗 From the first Pop-up tea bar at Selfridges, London in 2003 to the 2nd one at Great Food Hall, Pacific Place; from MingCha Tea Salon at Star Street, Wan Chai to MingCha Tea House in Chai Wan, we have been exploring ways to bring people closer to tea. Through creative, interactive and fun tea tasting and pairing activities, we encourage everyone to open their senses to let our teas speak to you.
Me (in 2 ponytails) served Teguanyin Classic at the 10-seat MingCha Tea Bar at Great Food Hall, Pacific Place in 2004 (20 years ago)
