Ever since I had my first sip of Treasure Green Emerald Silver, I fell in love. Its vibrancy, silkiness, and sweetness were unlike any other. This tea is grown on the private farms of my father’s best friend in the mountainous regions of the Anhui province. Both men had bonded over their shared appreciation for incredible tea. For them, it was something far beyond business; it was their passion.

In 2003, I had asked my father to travel back from China with as much of my favourite green tea as he could. At the airport, I was moved to tears learning that one of the handles had broken off his suitcase and still, he faithfully carried this tea back for me. My father opened it up and smiled, with a suitcase filled to the brim with a tea that remains our bestseller to this day; a tea that celebrates friendship, family, and longevity.

初習茶道時，曉莊常叮囑外出採購的父親收集珍品茶樣，集思廣益。於是乎，在安徽山野間，父親偶嚐一位茶農的體己茶，驚為天人。他便以赤誠說服茶匠，喜獲此種茶葉。輾轉旅途，儘管悉心包裹，不免行李箱報廢，父親只好雙手奉抱，千里迢迢護茶而歸。到達時，女兒被父親狼狽但堅定的身姿所感動。為父為師，這份不辭勞苦既成全了女兒，也成全了此款茶葉變身為日後的綠茶魁首：品字綠翡翠。

Tea Pairing: Treasure Green's Emerald Silver 安徽 品(字)綠翡翠

For as long as I can remember, my father always had a cup of tea in hand. His favourite was our Superior Roast Iron Buddha. He loved its roasted complexity and its ability to raise one's spirits. Not only was it delicious, but my father was also deeply involved in the roasting process, working alongside his good friend, Farmer Lin, in Anxi, Fujian.

Together, they spent three years creating the perfect roasting recipe for this tea. They persisted until they found a roasting level that was unmatched, carrying a balance of sweetness, depth, and body.

Their dedication to the craft has greatly influenced my work ethic and outlook on everyday life today. This exceptional friendship between my father and Farmer Lin is honoured with this tea, decades later.

自古有云：“食不厭精，膾不厭細”，好茶本是天地精魂之所在，更需茶人在製作工藝上精益求精。作為茶之伯樂，曉莊父親與茶匠們建立長久的研創關係並且義結金蘭。其中最為人稱道者，莫過於和八十高齡的老師傅製作高香鐵觀音。三年間，老東主不斷往返中加，投身熏熱工坊，與老師傅知微見著地斟酌冶煉，直至彼此滿意為止。此等佳茗，不止是匠心獨運的結晶，亦是伯牙子期般知己的見證。

Tea Pairing: Superior Roast Iron Buddha 安溪 高香鐵觀音

It has been my quest to carry on the legacy of my father, Mr. Kwok Sun Cheung, who opened the first authentic Chinese tea shop in Vancouver in 1981. I am honoured to continue his work, providing a premium tea experience to a new generation of tea lovers.

I am grateful to all our clients, old and new, who have supported Treasure Green over these forty years. What a great journey it has been so far!

Blending old traditions with modern sensibilities, I carry on all the lessons I have learned from my father and continue the search for incredible tea to share with all of you.

如今，曉莊早已獨當一面。年年歲歲，她都一如父親孤身遊走於山林鄉野間訪茶。青山綠水中，曉莊感悟到為何前人不畏艱苦，對尋茶仍樂此不疲。因為杯中蜉蝣的小小一葉，薈萃了自然，風土，人情。千里江山，萬般情誼，皆凝聚並維繫於此。這份生生不息的美，正是茶人們冀望代代相傳至每位茶客心中。

Tea Pairing: 1993 Aged Pu-erh 遠年普洱