The people behind CÉLEVA
Co-founder
Dr. Liu Feng
Chinese tea culture.
Philosophy. The art of living.
Tea culture scholar, author and educator, Dr. Liu Feng explores the relationship between Chinese philosophy, tea aesthetics and the art of everyday living.
His work considers tea through classical literature, cultural exchange and contemporary life. It offers a thoughtful context for appreciating the beauty, meaning and ritual of tea.
His interests span tea aesthetics, classical tea literature, and the sharing of Chinese tea culture through lectures and exchange.
Selected areas of work
Chinese Tea Aesthetics
Co-authored with Cai Zhenchu, exploring the aesthetic and philosophical dimensions of Chinese tea.
The Classic of Tea & Tea Records
Interpretation and commentary on classical tea texts associated with Lu Yu and Cai Xiang.
Tea culture in conversation
Public lectures on Chinese tea culture and aesthetics, including a documented lecture at Hunan Normal University in 2021.