From the classroom
to cultural encounters.
The experiences and photographs below are drawn from the personal profile.
Chinese tea. Shared across cultures.
From interpretation and brewing to tasting and conversation, these photographs record Chen Yuzhen’s practice of sharing tea with guests from different cultural backgrounds.
Chinese tea: brewing and interpretation
Former UN Secretary-General · Kofi Annan
Founder of the World Economic Forum · Klaus Schwab
Participated in Chinese tea demonstrations at an event for ambassadors’ spouses.
Participated in tea demonstrations and tasting exchanges at activities related to Summer Davos in Tianjin.
Visited Switzerland three times for tea culture activities related to Winter Davos.
Participated in tea culture exchanges at a Tianjin global promotion event organised by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Summarised from the personal background file. Participation does not imply an official appointment or endorsement by event organisers.

From teaching to competition judging.
The personal profile records service as a judge at a Tianjin tea skills competition in 2021. Classroom demonstrations and competition judging are part of her tea practice.
Create a meaningful connection through tea.
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