On May 21st, the Chinese Embassy in the United States, in collaboration with the Hubei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Washington Museum of Chinese in the United States, held the 2024 "Tea and the World" • Gathering event. Ambassador Jingquan, Chen Chunmei, and others attended the event. More than 20 foreign ambassadors to the United States and over 200 guests from various fields such as politics, business, and culture were invited to attend the event, experiencing Chinese tea culture up close and experiencing the unique charm of the Jingchu land.
It is reported that the "Tea and the World" · Yaji event is a cultural brand event supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It aims to immerse people from all over the world in the rich and colorful Chinese tea culture through physical objects, pictures, videos, intangible cultural heritage displays, artistic performances, and other forms, promoting global cultural exchange, mutual learning, and common prosperity and development.
Ambassador Jingquan pointed out in his speech that tea is deeply rooted in the lives of Chinese people and is a symbol of Chinese culture. The subtle and introverted nature of tea, as well as its moderate and peaceful tone, have forged the foundation of the Chinese national character, reflecting the way China interacts with the world. For thousands of years, Chinese tea has traveled along the ancient Tea Horse Road and Silk Road to the world, blending with the lifestyles and customs of people from various countries, presenting colorful tea drinking customs of different ethnic groups, witnessing the exchange and mutual learning of world civilizations over time, and promoting the development of the world economy. Tea is culture, heritage, and wealth. In China, a small piece of tea has become a major industry that drives people's livelihoods and a model of sustainable development, turning green into gold.
Minister Jing emphasized that tea has played an important role as a link in the history of China US relations. Although the history, culture, and national conditions of China and the United States are different, this does not prevent everyone from sitting down together to enjoy tea and exchange ideas, and jointly explore ways to coexist in harmony and diversity.
The Hubei Provincial delegation showcased the production techniques of various types of tea such as Enshi Yulu and Chibi Qingbrick tea, as well as their representative tea products. They also performed tea art on site, allowing guests to appreciate China's long-standing tea culture while enjoying the aroma and charm of tea.
Tea is the "Chinese business card" that carries history and culture. Chinese tea culture has been exchanged and learned from different eras, regions, and ethnic groups, adding unique colors to diverse world civilizations. The "Chutianhao" tea brand is a provincial-level public brand in the Hubei tea industry that deeply explores the advantages of Hubei tea culture and tea resources, systematically summarizes the characteristics of Hubei tea, and creates a unique market competitive value.
As one of the first authorized enterprises and invited units of "Chutianhao" tea, Hubei Tea Group brought its "Chutianhao" tea series products to present the Hubei flavor of Chinese tea to the guests and foreign friends on site, showcasing Hubei characteristics and highlighting Jingchu tea culture, leaving a deep impression on Guangzhou Jiabin and adding a strong touch of color to Hubei tea.
The Red Powder Lady, Xilan Kapoor Sichuan Red, and Xilan Kapoor Enshi Yulu brewed at the booth were well received by the guests. The guests had in-depth discussions with tea artists about the tea they tasted, and the tea artists provided detailed explanations to the guests, allowing them to have a deeper understanding of Hubei tea. This radiation led to more than a hundred people on site to come into contact with and learn about the "Chutian Good" tea provincial public brand.
The guests praised the unique tea art display of the group and fully appreciated the affinity and cohesion of Jingchu's characteristic tea culture. China has always been inspiring the world. We are proud of our friendly relationship with the Chinese people, "wrote Safraz Hussain, the press attach é of the Pakistani Embassy, in a message board
In recent years, the tea industry group has seized the opportunity to accelerate its entry into the international stage, continuously promoting "Chutian Good" tea and Hubei Jingchu tea culture to domestic and foreign guests and tea friends. Next, the group will continue to build and promote the brand image of "“CHUTIANHAO” Tea", implement the "Ten Tea Rules", and strive to enhance the reputation and influence of Hubei tea.
