Move over, matcha lattes! 🍵 A group of international tea enthusiasts, including Salgado Gabriel from Argentina, recently stepped into a time machine—well, almost—by mastering the art of ‘Dian Cha’, a traditional Chinese whisked tea ceremony dating back 800 years to the Song Dynasty. Think of it as the OG latte art, but with a rich cultural twist.
Gabriel and friends gathered to stir, whisk, and sip their way through this ancient practice, which was once a cornerstone of Chinese tea culture. 🥣 ‘It’s like painting with tea,’ Gabriel said, describing how artisans use bamboo tools to create intricate designs atop frothy tea. The ritual isn’t just about taste—it’s a meditation on history, patience, and connection.
Dian Cha faded from popularity after the Song Dynasty, but modern revivals like this meet-up are brewing fresh interest. For global Gen-Zers and millennials, it’s a chance to swap TikTok trends for Tang poetry vibes while bonding over shared passions. 🎋 ‘Every swirl tells a story,’ one participant grinned. From Buenos Aires to Beijing, tea continues to unite—one whisk at a time.
