Tea has been intertwined with Chinese history and culture since ancient times, spreading its fragrance worldwide. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), tea was disseminated around the world through the ancient Silk Road.

"In the Tang Dynasty, there were eight major regions known for tea cultivation. A significant amount of tea was exported from China at that time," said Cai Xiao, an expert in the tea industry from Shaanxi Province.

As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xi'an City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, formerly known as Chang'an and the capital of the Tang Dynasty, has always been a tourist destination that showcases the vibrancy of life during that era. In the city, tourists are increasingly drawn to a series of performances that showcase cultural elements from the dynasty in a contemporary style.

Among these performances, ancient tea-making demonstrations provide the public with an opportunity to learn about ancient tea culture.

Cai Xiao also recently became a tea art performer at the "Twelve Hours of Chang'an," a famous theme block representing the culture of the Tang Dynasty. By demonstrating the tea-making process of ancient times, he aims to convey the spirit behind the tea culture to the public.

"Traditional Chinese culture, oriental aesthetics and even romanticism are reflected in tea culture," he said.