From morning jasmine to evening pu’er, American expat Marissa has steeped her life in China’s rich tea traditions – and she’s serving up the perfect blend of cultural discovery for her followers. ☕️
Steeping Into Tradition
The California-born English teacher starts her day with fragrant green tea, calling it her \"mindfulness hack\" between grading papers. \"Tea isn’t just a drink here,\" she explains. \"It’s like liquid history in every cup.\"
From TikTok to Teahouses
Marissa’s viral videos show her:
🧉 Mastering gongfu tea ceremonies (\"Spoiler: I spilled a LOT at first!\")
🌱 Visiting Fujian’s misty tea plantations
🤝 Bonding with locals over shared tea breaks
Modern Twist on Ancient Brews
When she’s not exploring historic teahouses, this 28-year-old innovates with:
🍦 Matcha ice cream experiments
🎵 Tea-inspired English lessons (#LearnWithLycheeRed)
💻 Livestreamed \"study with me\" tea sessions
\"Every sip tells China’s story,\" Marissa reflects. \"And now it’s part of mine too.\"
