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Aya
The first nine
Walks the tea rows, carefully choosing the moment to pick. The bud and two leaves in her own form reflect the work she does calmly and without haste.
TEN VOICES · TEA.TOYS
Meet the characters
Ten small introductions from the tea world. Meet each character in their own voice.
10 seconds · 720p · 9:16
Russian audio
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Berestka
Aoluguya / Genhe, Inner Mongolia
Packs a travelling tea set and repairs a favourite old case. Its worn patches bring back memories of walks, and over an evening cup he shares one small episode from the day.
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Maslik
Guizhou (Qiandongnan), Hunan and northern Guangxi: Sanjiang and Liping
Loves the final moments before serving: everything is ready, and only a small accent for the bowl remains to be chosen. Exchanges useful everyday discoveries over tea.
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Pushinka
Guizhou, Qiannan Prefecture: Duyun and Guiding; also Qianxinan
Carefully sorts delicate leaves and compares small handfuls. Her personal tea story is connected with Duyun Maojian.
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Master of Unhurried Pauses · Chengdu
Chengdu, Sichuan
Never rushes: first listens to the conversation, then lifts the gaiwan lid.
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Stairway Courier
Chongqing
Delivers orders on foot along stairways; marks completed flights with coloured seams on a bag.
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Tea Sea Breeze · Haikou
Haikou, Hainan
Takes lemon tea on walks to the sea and delights even in a brief encounter with friends.
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Shanghai Tea Urbanite
Shanghai
Walks around Shanghai with a crossbody bag and a favourite contemporary tea drink. After the noise of the city, values a peaceful evening at home.
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Lanyu Tea Neighbour
Yeyin / 野銀, Ivarinu, Lanyu, Taitung
Repairs contemporary travel bags and sorts postcards brought by friends.
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Evening Club Sound Recordist
Xindian, New Taipei; a fictional evening club
A beginner sound recordist captures authorised exercises at an evening language club. Between recordings, drinks green tea brought from Sanxia.