Tea Ceremony, by Lilly Wa

A tea ceremony highlighting the shared histories between Portugal and Asia through the lens of tea. Inspired by journeys in search of the rare Jun Shan Yin Zhen yellow tea on Junshan Island, Hunan; the Meng Ding Huang Ya buds from Mount Mengding, Sichuan; and the precious Da Hong Pao oolong from the Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, teas valued by Chinese connoisseurs for their subtlety and historical prestige. Authentic tea tastings evoke ancestral landscapes while stories are shared from the tea fields visited. By combining these elements with Portugal’s colonial connections, such as Macau’s role in the tea trade and tea cultivation in the Azores, the ceremony will shed light on intercultural dialogues, perfectly aligning with the Casa Ásia – Francisco Capelo Collection’s focus on Asian arts and Portuguese connections.

Biographical note

Lilly Wa is a tea ceremony practitioner with over a decade’s experience, rooted in her Portuguese heritage and enriched by extensive travels throughout Asia. Based in Lisbon, she organises immersive sessions that combine Gongfu Cha from China and Chanoyu from Japan, promoting mindfulness and cultural connections.

THIS ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE EXCLUSIVELY IN PORTUGUESE.