Marina, a master’s student from Spain studying at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, swapped her bustling Spanish hometown for the serene tea fields of Fenghua District—and discovered a whole new language of connection. 🫖
‘In Spain, we gather over tapas and wine to laugh and share stories,’ she says. ‘But here, sharing tea feels like a quiet conversation with history.’ During her visit, Marina learned how Chinese tea ceremonies celebrate harmony and mindfulness, reflecting values like humility and balance. ‘It’s not just a drink—it’s philosophy in a cup,’ she adds.
What surprised her most? The parallels. ‘Both cultures use food and drink to say, ‘This is who we are.’ Whether it’s a crowded Spanish mercado or a tranquil tea house in Ningbo, the goal is the same: building bridges, one sip (or bite) at a time.’ 🌏
Marina’s story reminds us that cultural exchange isn’t about finding differences—it’s about spotting the shared heartbeat beneath the surface. Ready to brew your own cross-cultural adventure?
