1. Attire should be elegant, not vulgar.

Women typically wear brightly colored silk cheongsams or blue printed cotton clothes from the Jiangnan region, which are generally considered graceful and elegant as long as they fit loosely and naturally without being too tight. It is inappropriate to wear revealing tops, sleeveless dresses, or semi-transparent garments. Men can wear suits with ties or traditional Chinese attire. Except for child performers of Tea ceremony, it is not appropriate to wear shorts or miniskirts as they detract from the elegance of the performance.

2. Makeup should be light and natural, not heavy and garish.

The tea ceremony is neither a stage play nor simply a process of brewing and drinking tea; it is a form of art and culture with a certain cultural connotation. Tea ceremony performers' makeup should adhere to the following principles:

(1) Face and hands: The focus should be on showing clear, clean skin. Nails must be trimmed neatly, and nail polish should not be used. Eyebrows and lips can be lightly outlined, but it's best to avoid obvious makeup. Heavy lipstick, thickly drawn eyebrows, false eyelashes, heavily lined eyes, and thick rouge all run counter to the refined and elegant nature of Tea culture and may give the audience the impression that the performer lacks cultural sophistication.

(2) Hairstyle: Female performers should have short or medium-length hair that is fixed with styling gel. If the hair reaches below the shoulders, it should be tied up to provide a fresh and neat appearance and prevent it from falling into the face during the performance. Male performers should have neat hairstyles and should not have hair that reaches below the shoulders, as this would look out of place.

3. Performance actions should be skillful, not artificial.

The movements involved in handling and brewing tea should be natural, authentic, and delicate. Avoid performing for the sake of performing and overly artificial gestures. When serving tea, one should do so with grace and respect, avoiding any sense of servility. The entire process should be smooth and well-practiced, avoiding disorderly operations and the clinking of teaware. There should be no spills when pouring tea.

4. The tea used should be high-quality, not coarse or old.

The tea used in the performance must be of high quality, and well-known premium teas are even better. After introducing the name of the tea, the audience will likely become curious and more eager to taste it, which helps to enliven the atmosphere. High-quality green tea, top-tier Keemun Black Tea, Yunnan black tea, Tie Guan Yin, Jasmine tea, and White Tea are all suitable. However, it is not appropriate to use broken black tea, tea bags, instant tea, canned tea, or teas with mixed flavors, as these types of tea do not allow for the clear observation of their appearance, which could detract from the performance.

5. Narration should be clear and crisp, not mumbled.

There should be narration during the tea ceremony performance, delivered in a clear and crisp voice. Ideally, the narrator should be able to recite the script from memory while facing the audience on the side of the stage. If the script cannot be memorized, it should be read from behind the scenes to avoid sounding mechanical. The amount of narration should be kept to a minimum, with only key points mentioned to avoid distracting the audience's attention.

6. Music should be soft, not absent.

Soft music should accompany the performance to help the audience relax and enhance their enjoyment. Playing music on traditional instruments such as the guzheng, yangqin, violin, or pipa in the style of “Guangdong music” is particularly suitable. If there is no live band, recorded light music can also be played.

7. Tea and teaware should be harmonious, not mismatched.

The type of tea being brewed should match the appropriate teaware. For example, use a medium-sized porcelain teapot and a handled teacup for brewing strip-shaped black tea and scented teas; use a three-piece covered bowl or an uncovered glass cup for brewing premium green tea; and select a small Yixing clay teapot and small Yixing cups for brewing Oolong tea. The choice of teaware has both aesthetic and practical aspects, and while it can be adjusted to add variety to the performance and increase its appeal, it should not violate the inherent scientific principles involved.

8. Stage lighting should be bright, not dim.

The stage lighting must be bright enough. Poor lighting can distort objects, making it difficult for the audience to discern the quality of the dry tea and the color of the tea liquor, which detracts from the overall performance effect.