Lemon Tea

Teenage years mark the initial revelation of human nature, where joy is tinged with the first taste of sorrow. The journey of growth carries slight worries, and innocence blends with a faint hint of immaturity. It is likened to a cup of lemon tea—balanced in sweetness and tartness, carrying a refreshing fragrance.

Young Adulthood

Yuhua Tea

Around the age of twenty, life is a passionate and vibrant season. Emotions bloom in their purest form, fresh and cool in taste with a clear aroma. The fearless energy of youth drives one’s first steps into society—intense yet sincere. Yet, even the brightest youth carries traces of gray, much like Yuhua Tea. It embodies the beauty of flowers, the freshness after rain, and a rich fragrance that delights the senses, while also holding the bitter undertones inherent to tea.

Prime of Life

Biluochun

By thirty, career and family begin to take shape. One learns how to strive for success and create a fulfilling life. Like Biluochun tea, the brew is clear and emerald-green, inviting one to appreciate its aroma, color, and taste. The tea leaves are slender, spiraled like shells, covered in fine hairs, with a silver-green hue and hidden jade tones. Its fragrance is elegant, rich yet mellow, refreshing and lingering, evoking lightness and grace. Just as in the golden years of life, one savors the bittersweet taste of tea. Life’s experiences refine the soul, stripping away浮躁 while preserving its essence.

Forties

West Lake Longjing Tea

Like West Lake Longjing Tea, one has weathered life’s hardships and entered a mature phase. This is often the most demanding period, bearing the weight of supporting elders and raising children. Perfection emerges through labor, resilience through maturity, and nobility through actions. Longjing Tea’s flat, smooth leaves resemble bowl nails—sharp and elegant. Its taste is sweet and mellow, its aroma lofty and refined, the liquor jade-green and clear, while the brewed leaves resemble delicate petals. Proud yet approachable, it radiates a simple, dignified charm.

Fifties

Oolong Tea

Life in the fifties resembles Oolong Tea—a blend of green and black tea techniques, balancing the robustness of black tea with the fragrance of green tea, adorned with "green leaves and red edges." Best enjoyed in small Gongfu tea sets, it releases a natural orchid aroma. First, inhale the scent; then savor the flavor, leaving a lingering sweetness that refreshes the palate. By this age, one has experienced much and no longer needs to flaunt—genuine emotions flow naturally. Like a seasoned tea connoisseur, life enters a phase of tranquility. Having weathered time, one now tempers time itself. Certain truths become clear, and memories settle like tea leaves in the heart. Sipping tea in one’s own way, the rich brew paints an inner masterpiece.

Sixties

Shou Mei Tea

Beyond sixty, life is like Silver Needle White Tea or Shou Mei—a convergence of rich tea flavors. Having endured life’s storms, one absorbs the essence of sun and moon, harmonized by nature into profound depth. A mere hint reveals the full splendor, as the self merges with the universe. Age may seem an unremarkable asset, yet it is precisely this that lets us grasp life’s true essence. Like tea, even the deepest pains and emotions are purified by time, leaving behind a serene沉淀—like the melody of a classic song, unforgettable yet淡然的淡然.