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Many people have heard of Meimen’s Ping Shuai Gong (a Qigong practice), but not everyone knows that Meimen also produces tea, practices the tea ceremony, and even has its own tea space.
Among the many tea spaces in Taiwan, theirs is neither the most luxurious nor the most stylish, but I believe it is the most dedicated to the philosophy of health and well-being, specially the "Three Bowls Gongfu Tea Ceremony"
I visited Six Senses Sadindriya in Taipei on a weekday afternoon. One side of the tea space was being arranged for an exhibition, while on the other, Meimen disciples were setting up tea tables. The essence of tea culture seemed to flow and ripple through the air.
The tea master who welcomed me, Jiang Wenqiao, suggested that I take a bath first and change into soft cotton-linen clothing—“preferably without undergarments,” she added.
Cleansing the Body Before Savoring Tea
Following the philosophy of "since I’m here, I might as well fully experience it," I took a bath and changed clothes. Instantly, I felt refreshed and at ease.
Why is it called "Three Bowls Tea"?
In ancient times, farmers would prepare a large pot of tea before heading to the fields. In the morning, they drank a steaming hot bowl before setting out. At noon, under the shade of a tree, they enjoyed another bowl, now lukewarm. Before heading home, they had a final cool bowl to quench their thirst, refresh their body, and replenish their energy.
The tea room was filled with the soothing aroma of incense. Just as I thought it was time to start drinking tea, I realized that this experience involved three Meimen Qigong exercises before each tea serving—"Gong and Tea in Harmony."
After practicing Ping Shuai Gong, I drank a steaming hot cup of Taiwan Camellia formosensis tea from Liugui, called "Guiyuan Dongpian". It immediately warmed me up.
The first bowl of tea cleanses the heart’s fire.
Experienced practitioners could sense the tea's energy circulating through their bodies, which I found fascinating. As someone with poor blood circulation, I felt warmth reach my stomach but get stuck at my lower back.
After practicing "He Gong", I was served a warm cup of "Guiyuan Red", another Taiwan Camellia formosensis tea from Liugui. Sister Jiang brewed it for a long time under heat, resulting in a thick, smooth infusion with notes of jujube, dried longyan, caramel, and brown sugar—gentle and sweet.
Finally, we sat in silent meditation. After the previous experiences, I easily entered a state of stillness. My fatigue seemed to float away, and my eyelids grew heavy...
Then, I drank the last bowl of cool tea—Xiangying Stewed Tea from Alishan. It had a rich gelatinous texture, reminiscent of jelly, with a well-balanced fermentation and roasting.
After practicing He Gong, I was served a warm cup of Neihua Guiyuan Hong, another mountain tea from Liugui. Sister Jiang brewed it slowly, resulting in a thick, smooth infusion with notes of jujube, caramel, and brown sugar—gentle and sweet.
Finally, we sat in silent meditation. After the previous experiences, I easily entered a state of stillness. My fatigue seemed to float away, and my eyelids grew heavy...
Then, I drank the last bowl of cool tea—Xiangying Stewed Tea from Alishan. It had a rich gelatinous texture, reminiscent of jelly, with a well-balanced fermentation and roasting.
Even the accompanying snacks were designed to nourish the kidneys and promote health.
These teas are not only organically grown, but also hand-crafted by Meimen disciples. Notably, they use Ping Shuai Gong techniques to toss the tea leaves during processing. When tired, they meditate to restore their energy.
No wonder these teas carry an uplifting energy and a calming presence.
This experience was designed by Master Lee Fengshan of Meimen, making it especially beneficial for stressed urban dwellers. Nestled in the heart of bustling Taipei, it truly offers a profound blessing.
P.S. A special thanks to Teacher Coral, who guided me into the world of Meimen Tea Ceremony.
梅門六調通 Meimen Six Senses Sadindriya
10491, Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Lane 107, Linsen N Rd, 69號1F
https://www.meimentea.com/
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