Meet Qingqing Zheng

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Qingqing Zheng. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Qingqing, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

My story is like an aged tea that has been steeped for years – the first sip offers an accidental fragrance, but upon careful savoring, layers of lingering sweetness emerge. Those seemingly scattered encounters have now coalesced into a clear thread of life:
**1. The “Foreshadowing” of Destiny Lies in the Senses**
When I was in high school, I was drawn to the aroma of tea. In essence, it was my intuition that was making the choice for me. People’s innate affinity for scents/atmospheres is often closer to their true selves than rational analysis. Introduction.
**2. The period of confusion is a necessary “渥堆 fermentation”**
The touching experience I had when interacting with senior tea experts in Beijing at that time did not translate into immediate action. It was just like the aging process of Pu’er tea – it requires time for the external information to truly blend with one’s inner self. During those years, I not only accumulated skills but also gained a deep understanding of the predicament of tea culture.
**3. Cultural Transmission’s “Differences in Soil and Climate” Achieve Depth**
The sense of loss in not being able to find an ideal tea house in the United States actually enables myself to see clearly the key to cultural transplantation: it is not about replicating the form of the tea house, but creating a new context for dialogue. Just as the method of brewing loose tea in the Ming Dynasty replaced the methods of brewing tea in the Tang and Song Dynasties, true inheritance always requires adapting to the contemporary soil.
We are not merely selling tea; we are also passing on culture and giving our work a deeper meaning.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I‘ve shared my story too early in the first question ^8^.
*I am more focus on spread Chinese Tea Culture, “Tea drinking, drinking good tea, and making friends over tea”, the focus is on cultural exchange. We are not merely selling tea, but also passing on culture and giving our work a deeper meaning.
*All of our tea products are imported from the tea colleges certified by the Chinese government. This ensures that they are fresh, healthy, free from additives and pesticides. These teas are sourced from the traditional tea mountains and processed with traditional tea-making techniques.
*During important traditional Chinese festivals, we will also hold corresponding celebration activities, enabling you to experience the unique charm of different cultures firsthand.
*We also have over 30 kinds of bubble milk tea beverages. They are made with fresh organic milk and organic black tea，Green Tea. They are not only delicious but also healthier.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

*Through my internships in tea houses in my hometown and in Beijing, my studies at the Tea College, and by integrating my over a decade of tea-drinking habits, I have learned many techniques for brewing tea, how to drink tea correctly for the best health benefits, and how to select good tea. At the same time, through the dedication of many teachers, I was deeply moved. I also unconsciously felt drawn to them and persisted in spreading the true tea culture.
*If you want to truly learn about the cultures of different countries, you need to go to places that are truly professional, so that you can acquire the most orthodox cultures. For instance, come to my tea house, enjoy good tea, and you will learn how to drink good tea，and relate real culture

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

During the process of helping to overcome challenges and cultivating the key skills, qualities and knowledge necessary for success, the teachers Ren and Tan from our Tea College had the greatest influence on me. Their systematic academic guidance enabled me to master the theory of tea tasting and the operation of tea houses. Besides, continuous participation in online courses and self-improvement have also been helpful. Moreover, the assistance provided by the Lafayette community has been significant. From the construction of tea houses to the support and affirmation during their operation, all these have been beneficial to me.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.daydayuptea.shop/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daydayuptea/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552287775759

Image Credits

All the photos I took at my shop , I asked my guests and they aggred I can post on social