Learning Tea is part of the “Tea Academy Collection,” co-written by experts in Chinese tea culture and front-line educators. The book is designed to introduce children and young readers to the rich traditions of Chinese tea through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on activities.

The first volume focuses on history, health, tea processing, and tasting, while the second covers practical activities like tea snacks, tea dyeing, and tea ceremonies. Published by Zhejiang University Press in January 2022, the book aims to make tea culture accessible and engaging for the next generation.

As the illustrator of this project, I was responsible for establishing the visual style and creating original artwork across both volumes. The goal was to use a friendly, expressive, and culturally rooted visual language to support the educational content.

My work included:

• Developing a consistent illustration style and color scheme;
  
• Creating over 100 original illustrations across theoretical and practical chapters;
  
• Designing key visual elements such as covers, chapter dividers, and storytelling layouts;
  
• Using Procreate, SAI2, and Photoshop for digital illustration;
  
• Collaborating with editors and tea culture experts to translate complex ideas into engaging visual narratives for children.