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DaChaYuan — Tea garden at first light

茶源 · ABOUT

Twenty-six years.

From Guangzhou to the world.

/Belief

PHILOSOPHY

We believe tea is more than a drink. It is a gesture of welcome, a moment of calm, and a refined expression of care.

DCY brings Chinese tea culture into contemporary hospitality through balance, beauty, discipline, and meaning. Every cup should feel authentic, graceful, and memorable, a quiet ritual within the guest journey.

/Standards

GOVERNANCE

Luxury tea service depends on consistency. DCY supports hospitality partners with clear standards for sourcing, preparation, presentation, service, training, and guest experience.

Our approach protects quality while allowing each property to express its own destination, season, and guest profile. From leaf to cup, every detail is guided by discipline, respect, and care.

Sourcing
Rainforest Alliance
Ethics
Fairtrade
Origin
DCY China Standards
/Cooperation

PARTNERSHIPS

From luxury hotel, resorts, VIP events and retail our partnerships programmes can include:
tea selection, welcome rituals, lounge and dining service, spa and suite moments, VIP gifting, staff training, SOPs, and co-branded cultural activations.

Together, we turn tea into a strategic hospitality asset, distinctive, emotional, and deeply memorable.

DaChaYuan tea philosophy
DaChaYuan governance
DaChaYuan partnerships
Belief

PHILOSOPHY

We believe tea is more than a drink. It is a gesture of welcome, a moment of calm, and a refined expression of care.

DCY brings Chinese tea culture into contemporary hospitality through balance, beauty, discipline, and meaning. Every cup should feel authentic, graceful, and memorable, a quiet ritual within the guest journey.

DaChaYuan tea philosophy
Standards

GOVERNANCE

Luxury tea service depends on consistency. DCY supports hospitality partners with clear standards for sourcing, preparation, presentation, service, training, and guest experience.

Our approach protects quality while allowing each property to express its own destination, season, and guest profile. From leaf to cup, every detail is guided by discipline, respect, and care.

Sourcing
Rainforest Alliance
Ethics
Fairtrade
Origin
DCY China Standards
DaChaYuan governance
Cooperation

PARTNERSHIPS

From luxury hotel, resorts, VIP events and retail our partnerships programmes can include:
tea selection, welcome rituals, lounge and dining service, spa and suite moments, VIP gifting, staff training, SOPs, and co-branded cultural activations.

Together, we turn tea into a strategic hospitality asset, distinctive, emotional, and deeply memorable.

DaChaYuan partnerships

"Not merely to set the standard. To lead where the industry follows."

DaChaYuan positioning statement, 2026

茶源 · HISTORY

HISTORY

DaChaYuan was founded in Guangzhou in 2000 with a single conviction: that Chinese tea culture, practised with rigour and delivered with grace, belongs at the centre of the world’s finest hospitality. In the twenty-six years since, we have built one of China’s leading integrated tea-service enterprises.

Our Journey Begins2000

Our Journey Begins

Founded with Canton heritage, rooted in Chinese tea cultures.

Scaling Presence2003

Scaling Presence

Serving premium hospitality, trusted by 100+ hotel clients.

Deep at the Source2008

Deep at the Source

Built origin control in Yunnan, from Xishuangbanna tea lands.

Global Horizon2012

Global Horizon

Chinese tea enters hotels, shaped for global luxury guests.

Modern Tea Trends2017

Modern Tea Trends

TEATONES redefines tea, wins gold in tea artistry.

Prestige Hospitality2019

Prestige Hospitality

Forum tea service was proven, with nine flagship teahouses.

Industry Distinction2021

Industry Distinction

Awards confirmed expertise, quality, service, and craft.

Strategic Upgrade2025

Strategic Upgrade

A stronger group structure, built for larger partnerships.

Smart Supply Chain2026

Smart Supply Chain

Ruixiang production goes live, scalable, traceable quality.

茶源 · VALUES

Guiding Principles

诚信
01

Integrity

We represent teas with clarity, capabilities, partnerships, and 5A integrity recognition.

专注
02

Devotion

For 26 years, Eastern tea culture guides our knowledge, discipline, and refinement.

卓越
03

Excellence

We create consistent results through refined tea service, training and precise execution.

革新
04

Evolution

We keep evolving our products, rituals, training systems, and commercial models.

7

Experience Principles

A self-perfecting tea experience philosophy

Quiet Presence

Present before asked; timely, discreet, never intrusive.

Ritual Without Theatre

Meaningful, precise, calm, natural.

Culture Without Burden

Expressed through gesture, taste, vessel, material, and light storytelling.

Personalisation Within Standards

Consistent yet adaptive to guest preferences and context.

Sensory Harmony

Tea matches each space, mood, and sensory rhythm.

Invisible Discipline

Elegance is supported by invisible operational rigor.

Memory Beyond Stay

Tea continues the experience through gifting and farewell.

7

Experience Principles

A self-perfecting tea experience philosophy

Quiet Presence

Present before asked; timely, discreet, never intrusive.

Ritual Without Theatre

Meaningful, precise, calm, natural.

Culture Without Burden

Expressed through gesture, taste, vessel, material, and light storytelling.

Personalisation Within Standards

Consistent yet adaptive to guest preferences and context.

Sensory Harmony

Tea matches each space, mood, and sensory rhythm.

Invisible Discipline

Elegance is supported by invisible operational rigor.

Memory Beyond Stay

Tea continues the experience through gifting and farewell.

大茶元

HOTEL

EXPO

01 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Mandarin Oriental

Our signature tea service design and custom blends are served in Mandarin Oriental’s iconic lounges and fine dining rooms, delivering an exceptional cultural journey.

02 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Four Seasons

From grand afternoon teas to private suite rituals, Da Cha Yuan supplies Four Seasons properties with integrated tea systems and certified tea artists.

03 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Intercontinental

We create distinctive tea moments for InterContinental guest journeys, connecting origin select leaves with contemporary luxury hospitality standards.

04 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts partner with Da Cha Yuan to offer guests premium, restorative tea selections designed for wellness and relaxation.

05 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Hilton

Da Cha Yuan supplies signature tea concepts and custom banquet services for Hilton's premium hospitality and VIP executive lounges.

06 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Marriott

Our professional tea training, product selection, and service standards elevate the beverage programs in Marriott's leading luxury hotels.

01 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Mandarin Oriental

Our signature tea service design and custom blends are served in Mandarin Oriental’s iconic lounges and fine dining rooms, delivering an exceptional cultural journey.

02 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Four Seasons

From grand afternoon teas to private suite rituals, Da Cha Yuan supplies Four Seasons properties with integrated tea systems and certified tea artists.

03 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Intercontinental

We create distinctive tea moments for InterContinental guest journeys, connecting origin select leaves with contemporary luxury hospitality standards.

04 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Westin Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts partner with Da Cha Yuan to offer guests premium, restorative tea selections designed for wellness and relaxation.

05 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Hilton

Da Cha Yuan supplies signature tea concepts and custom banquet services for Hilton's premium hospitality and VIP executive lounges.

06 · VISIT US AT THESE HOTELS

Marriott

Our professional tea training, product selection, and service standards elevate the beverage programs in Marriott's leading luxury hotels.