Taiwanese Cha Yi 茶藝, meaning the art of tea, is a refined expression of Taiwan’s tea culture that presents tea as both a daily practice and an artistic ritual. Emerging in the late twentieth century, Cha Yi blends traditional Gongfu Cha roots with philosophical influences from Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. Through intentional gestures, thoughtful preparation, and elegant presentation, Cha Yi...