Tea goes beyond being a mere hot beverage for us; it is a meditation object, a method, a way of life. While enjoying happiness in our own cup is wonderful, the joy of sharing it with others is even greater.

Founder of Teafriend

Hi, I´m Lucy

My passion lies in advocating for Taiwanese tea and its rich tea culture. My goal is to introduce the exquisite flavor of Taiwanese tea to a wider audience. 

Previously, I was employed at the Tea Research and Extension Station under the Ministry of Agriculture, where I oversaw the Top 100 Young Tea Farmers program and the International Tea Industry Educational Program. Over the years, I have built strong, trusting relationships with tea farmers and have been actively involved in fostering collaboration between tea merchants and industry professionals across borders.

Founder of teafriend

Hi, I´m Benjamin

As a disciple of Thich Hanh Gioi, I lived at the Vien Lac Meditation Center (Varel, Germany). During this time I studied and practiced Chan from the Rinzai and Soto school of Master Sheng Yen, from Dharma Drum Mountain.

After the retreats, which lasted several days, there was always a tea ceremony, which I was allowed to lead. I first came into contact with tea as a meditation object and method from buddhist Dharma Teacher from Vietnam and Taiwan. I see this as a door opener to meditation practice and teaching for many people. For this reason, I wanted to explore the subject of tea from different perspectives.