悠閒逛茶展 (二) / Leisurely Wandering Around a Tea Expo (Part 2)

這次逛茶展，我發現有一家蠻特別的攤位，就在展場入口處，攤位地點不錯，圍在攤位前的人蠻多的，南海茶道是一間位在中部，以茶行開始起家的一間手搖茶飲店，因為有茶行做支撐，茶飲的品質應該不差，當然，有免費試喝，我試了一款店員推薦的奶香金萱茶，奶味蠻濃的，我很喜歡。

有家攤位請來日本茶道的匠人來坐鎮，日本茶道是一門融合哲學、美學與生活態度的文化藝術，所以攤位的佈置可以感受到滿滿的和風，有幾位店員只會說日語，看來是從日本請來的匠人，我試喝了煎茶，味道普通，但是情緒價值滿滿。

一杯好茶，固然來自茶葉本身的品質，但若少了用心的包裝，往往難以完整呈現它的價值，我留意到許多茶產品在包裝上的巧思，不只是外觀好看而已，精緻的插畫、細膩的字體設計，往往搭配產地風土、茶樹品種，甚至製茶師理念的介紹，讓人在尚未開封之前，就先對這款茶產生情感連結。

相較之下，不少得獎的茶莊或茶園，反而顯得更加從容，他們不急著用華麗包裝吸引目光，而是選擇讓好茶自己說話，攤位前，大方地提供試喝，讓人親口感受茶湯的香氣、厚度與回甘。當一口好茶入口，許多疑問與猶豫自然消失，味道成了最直接、也最有說服力的語言。

這兩種方式，其實各有千秋，包裝像是一封寫得漂亮的邀請函，吸引人走近，而試喝，則是面對面的真誠交流，讓品質無所遁形，也正因如此，逛茶展成了一件耐人尋味的事，難怪我覺得逛茶展不只是購物，而是一種慢下來、好好感受生活的方式。

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During this visit to the tea expo, I noticed a pretty unique booth right at the entrance. It had a great location, and quite a few people were gathered in front of it. Nanhai Tea Ceremony is a hand-shaken tea shop based in central Taiwan that originally started as a traditional tea shop. With that background, the quality of their drinks should be pretty solid. Of course, they offered free tastings. I tried a milk-flavored Jin Xuan tea recommended by the staff. It had a rich, creamy taste, and I really liked it.

One booth even invited a Japanese tea ceremony master to oversee things. The Japanese tea ceremony is an art form that blends philosophy, aesthetics, and a way of life, so you could really feel a strong sense of Japanese style in the booth’s setup. A few staff members only spoke Japanese. It was clear they had been brought over from Japan. I tried their sencha; the flavor was pretty ordinary, but the experience itself was full of emotional value.

A good cup of tea, of course, comes from the quality of the leaves, but without thoughtful packaging, its value is often not fully expressed. I noticed that many tea products had clever packaging designs, not just visually appealing, but often featuring delicate illustrations and fonts, paired with information about the region, the tea plant variety, or even the tea master’s philosophy. Even before opening the package, you could already feel a connection to the tea.

On the other hand, many award-winning tea farms or tea estates seemed more relaxed. They didn’t rush to attract attention with fancy packaging; instead, they let the tea speak for itself. They generously offered tastings, letting people experience the aroma, body, and aftertaste firsthand. One sip of a good tea could instantly dispel any doubts or hesitation. The flavor became the most direct and convincing form of communication.

Both approaches have their merits. Beautiful packaging is like a well-written invitation, drawing people in, while tastings are a sincere, face-to-face way to showcase quality. That’s why wandering through a tea expo is such a meaningful experience. No wonder I feel that visiting a tea expo isn’t just about shopping—it’s a chance to slow down and really savor life.

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