Our story
“I wanted the tea I grew up with to feel like home again - so I built the practice I’d been missing.”
Enning Z
Founder & Tea Artist
My name is Enning, founder of TEACIA. I have practiced Chinese tea art for more than ten years, and have lived in North America for over a decade.
As a Chinese immigrant, TEACIA began as a way for me to stay connected to my roots - and to share Chinese tea in a softer, more modern way. TEACIA’s Chinese name is 茶之间, cha zhi jian: the space in between.
Practicing gongfu tea has taught me to slow down and return to the present. In Chinese culture, tea is more than a drink. It is a way to gather, to welcome, to show respect, and to share time with care.
Gather around the table.
Our values
静
Attention
Return to the present through leaf, water, vessel, and breath.
缓
Patience
Let each steep unfold in its own time, without rushing the moment.
简
Simplicity
Make space for what matters: good tea, clear senses, quiet company.
聚
Sharing
Use tea as a way to gather, welcome, and care for one another.