Four Elements Tea Tasting · 四方茶
Inspired by Traditional Herbal Medicine Praperation
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A Traditional Tea Experience Rooted in Fire, Water, Vessel, and Leaf
四方茶 · The Art of Layered Tea — Inspired by Chinese Herbal Decoction
Rooted in the philosophy of “火、水、器、茶” (fire, water, vessel, tea), 四方茶 is a meditative tea experience inspired by the art of herbal decoction. At ZIYO, we draw on the traditional method of 煎茶—layering heat, water, and time—to slowly unfold the character of each tea. This is not a performance or a tasting flight, but a sensory journey through the essence of tea as a living, breathing plant.
Just as Chinese medicine builds its potency through gradual extraction, 四方茶 explores tea in layers—revealing nuance, warmth, and stillness. We use natural charcoal heat and antique kettles to gently draw out the depth of each leaf. Each session invites you to pause, observe, and drink deeply—honouring tea’s medicinal roots and its poetic possibilities.
Whether it’s aged Taiwanese oolong or seasonal wild-picked greens, every tea is chosen for its spirit. With silence, slowness, and precision, we create a space to experience tea not just as flavour, but as presence.
Join us at ZIYO for 四方茶: a rare moment to meet the timeless art of tea, one breath, one bowl at a time.
What to Expect from 四方茶 Tea Tasting in London
Curated Tea Selection:
Explore teas from six categories, from rare seasonal harvests to aged teas, each selected from small growers and heritage regions.
Charcoal-Brewing Technique:
Learn and witness the traditional 煎茶法 (Jian Cha) method, using natural charcoal and antique vessels to coax out deep flavours.
Sensory Awareness:
Notice not just flavour, but how tea expresses itself—in aroma, texture, warmth, and transformation in the body.
Quiet Dialogue:
We end with space for personal impressions, shared stories, and poetic reflection—without commercial intent or academic pressure.
Your host, Yi Lin, is a London-based tea practitioner born into a family tea house in Nantou, Taiwan. Trained under masters and rooted in traditional tea arts, he shares not just brews, but presence and intention
*Group Sessions Now Available
For those who wish to share the tea experience with others, we now offer a group option. This 2 hour session is ideal for friends, families, or small teams seeking a calm, meaningful gathering. Priced at £50 per person (maximum 4 guests), the group session preserves the same spirit of stillness, depth, and personal attention—simply shared together.
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