On May 24, a highlight event of the 8th China International Tea Expo—the "Longwu Tea Charm · Mixology Reborn" Creative Tea Mixologist Invitational—was successfully held at the Hangzhou Tea Expo Convention and Exhibition Center (Longwu Venue).

The competition was organized by Hangzhou Huajuchen Xibo Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Zhejiang Agricultural & Business Vocational College, Hangzhou Suye Vocational Skills Training School, and Modao Tea School. Under the theme "Deepening the Art of Tea Mixology, Inheriting the Roots of Culture", the event brought together 32 tea mixology enthusiasts and industry practitioners to explore the fusion of Longwu’s tea charm with new-style tea beverages through creative methods, helping traditional tea culture achieve a youthful and trendy innovation.

Using the six major tea categories as their creative base, contestants completed the entire process of crafting their innovative tea mixes within 30 minutes. The process—from preparing utensils and arranging the tea table to mixing and serving—was fluid and seamless. By skillfully blending the essence of Longwu tea with modern tea-making techniques, the participants presented a series of new-style tea drinks that balanced health consciousness with a trendy aesthetic, fully demonstrating the professional skill and creative prowess of the "new artisans of the tea industry"

The competition invited a distinguished panel of professional judges to ensure fairness and provide expert guidance. The jury included:

• He Weili何卫莉, Secretary-General of the Tea Society of Changning District, Shanghai.

• Chen Yifang陈燚芳, Dean of Zhejiang Suye Tea Research Institute, National Technical Expert, Zhejiang Master of Craft, Hangzhou Chief Tea Art Master, and Hangzhou High-Skilled Leading Talent.

• Tan Shuchang谈书畅, Founder of Modao Tea Affairs, an Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor of the art of Diancha (whipped tea), Principal of Modao Vocational Skills Training School, and Head of the Henan Provincial Tea Evaluation Master Studio.

• Wang QianYue王芊月, Deputy Director of Xi'an Liuru Tea Culture Research Institute and Ambassador for Tea Culture Promotion in Shaanxi Province.

• Qu Xiaoyue瞿孝悦, CEO of Shanghai Chenghuang Industrial Co., Ltd. and CEO of Shanghai Shanpao Catering Management Co., Ltd.

• Hu Liquan胡俐泉, a full-time teacher of the Tea Program at Zhejiang Agricultural & Business Vocational College.

The judging team evaluated the entries based on five key criteria: taste and flavor, creativity and originality, technical proficiency, cultural relevance, and personal presentation. They provided detailed feedback and professional guidance to each contestant.

Here are the award recipients :

• Gold Award - Zheng Linshi (No. 16)

• Silver Award - Xu Shengnan (No. 20), Wang Yuefan (No. 15)

• Bronze Award - Yu Sitong (No. 24), Yang Yan (No. 12), Hu Wangyi (No. 21)

• Honorable Mention - Jiang Taowanyi (No. 31), Fang Yuxin (No. 14), Wang Zhennan (No. 26), Tang Baoting (No. 18)

Congratulations to all the above award recipients!