Tea beverages: A feast for the eyes and palate

As summer draws near and the desire for refreshing drinks grows stronger, the emerging trend of modern tea beverages has been winning over the hearts of young consumers.

In Beijing, beverage mixologists were engaged in a fierce competition to craft cups of tea that are not only visually stunning but also offer a delight to taste buds. They were participating in a beverage mixologist invitational contest held last weekend in the Chinese capital.  

The event showcased innovative beverage creations, mainly using steamed green tea powder as a core base. This approach not only retained the traditional charm of tea but also added a modern twist, leading to drinks that are not only healthy, but also highly creative.

On the competition stage, a dozen well-prepared contestants were focusing on aspects such as refreshing and low-calorie profiles, as well as visual aesthetics. The resulting works were not only novel in concept but also demonstrated exquisite craftsmanship.

The contest served as a platform for promoting learning through competition and successfully identified a group of high-quality skilled professionals for the industry, reflecting the rapid growth of Beijing's beverage mixing sector.

In a significant development along the sidelines of this competition, a tea beverage special committee of the Beijing Coffee Industry Association was officially established. Wang Zihan, China's national senior technician in tea tasting, was appointed as the committee's director.

Wang explained that the newly established committee is expected to lead the industry to adhere to the health standards of natural, low-sugar, low-fat beverages made with genuine ingredients, and drive the new tea beverage industry towards a more standardized, healthier and culturally rich direction.