Tea Culture and Antiquities for connoisseurs

A Senior Certified Tea Sommelier and moderator of the Tea Section on a leading Chinese Zisha (Yixing clay) forum, Tea master: Merrick Chen, he brings more than two decades of hands-on experience from extensive travels across China’s iconic tea mountains and tea ware regions.

Rooted in daily tasting and lifelong practice, his work bridges knowledge, culture, and wellbeing. Through tea, he is dedicated to helping people discover its health benefits while inspiring global audiences to connect with the richness of Chinese tea culture.

Session 1 Tea Culture & Antiquities - Appreciation (Upgraded)

Sunday 1 March 2026 1:30pm-3:00pm

Ticket: $55  

What You’ll Be Drinking:

• Year of the Horse Commemorative Tea--Ma Tou Yan Rougui Oolong Tea

• “Ji Cong” Old-Bush Shuixian Oolong Tea from 100-year-old tea trees

• Millennium Heritage Pu’er Tea

      This tea selection is valued at approximately AUD 105, based on market value in China.

Session 2 Tea Culture & Antiquities - Appreciation (Cancelled)

Sunday 1 March 2026 3:30pm-5:00pm 

Ticket: $55

What You’ll Be Drinking:

• Year of the Horse Commemorative Tea--Ma Tou Yan Rougui Oolong Tea

• “Ji Cong” Old-Bush Shuixian Oolong Tea from 100-year-old tea trees

• Millennium Heritage Pu’er Tea

      This tea selection is valued at approximately AUD 105, based on market value in China.

Sessions 3 & 4 Tea Culture and Antiquities - Connoisseurs (Cancelled)

Tuesday 3 March

3:00pm-5:00pm 

6:00pm-8:00pm

Ticket: $75

What You’ll Be Drinking:

• Rare “Secret Origin” Tie Luohan Oolong Tea (valued at RMB 480)

• “Ji Cong” Old-Bush Shuixian Oolong Tea from 120-year-old tea trees

• Millennium Heritage Pu’er Tea

     This tea selection is valued at approximately AUD 150, based on market value in China.

Additional Experience

Each session includes:

• A curated selection of traditional tea snacks for every participant

• A special talk featuring Horse-themed collectibles, exploring cultural symbolism and collecting traditions associated with the zodiac

Sponsored by:

The Tea Company: Introduction of Zewu tea industry enterprises 泽悟茶业 

The Antiques ass: Australian Asian Collections Society Inc. 奥藏精舍 

The Tea Master: Merrick Chen 大茗