The Story of TeaCask’s Founder
Hello, I’m SHUIFA WENG, founder of TeaCask, also known as PineG. I was born on Pingtan, a beautiful island in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Growing up away from the bustle of city life, I developed a deep love for nature and its subtle beauty—mountains, rivers, soil, trees, turtles, and fish have always fascinated me.
Humans are social creatures, and life in society shapes who we become. My childhood in the idyllic landscapes of Pingtan felt like a fairytale, but after university, reality set in. I stayed in Fuzhou to work, went through several career adjustments, and even tried entrepreneurship. Life had its ups and downs—successes and failures, moments of glory, and moments of setback. Eventually, I faced middle-age unemployment, experiencing what many call a true “midlife crisis.”
Perhaps it was the harshness of the workplace and the “hits” of real life that made me reflect deeply and recall the cherished memories of my hometown. This connection is reflected in the tea sets and utensils I love: they capture mountains, rivers, nature, fish, turtles, poetry, and other cultural elements, blending beauty with practicality.
From my early career after graduation through my entrepreneurial ventures, up to today, I have continuously studied, researched, and collected teaware—starting from the earliest teaware materials, including chemical-glazed teapots, moving through everyday utensils, light luxury pieces, and high-end collectible items. Over nearly twenty years, I have accumulated rich experience across all levels of tea ware.
NOTE: PineG sitting at his tea table, holding a Xiao Tian Xia cup, deep in thought.
One day, while sitting at my tea table holding a cup of “Xiao Tian Xia” by Shi Ding, I suddenly realized: combining my software engineering background, my experience in domestic e-commerce, and my passion for tea utensils, I could create something truly unique. Why not use the internet to share Fujian—and even China’s—finest mid-to-high-end teaware with the world?
And that’s how TeaCask was born. Our motto is: “From a Cup of Tea, We Connect the World” or “One Cup, One World.”
The name TeaCask carries a double meaning: humorously, it refers to myself as a “tea bucket,” and literally, it is a container for tea. TeaCask aims to connect people through the beauty of tea sets and utensils, bridging cultures and languages. While the world is diverse, our appreciation for beauty and desire for a good life are universal.
In our first year, even with a software background, I had no prior experience in building or running a website. From planning and design to Google reviews, page layout, and marketing strategies, I had to learn everything from scratch. The process felt like “crossing a river by feeling the stones,” full of uncertainty and challenges.
Whenever I hit a bottleneck and felt on the verge of giving up, I thought of a finely crafted piece of teaware. Behind its perfection lies countless meticulous steps, fierce competition, and the artisan’s relentless pursuit of excellence. Building a website is no different—it requires patience, attention to detail, and resilience. It is precisely this “craftsman spirit” that helped me overcome each obstacle and keep moving forward. This mindset of patience and dedication also guides every choice we make at TeaCask.
At TeaCask, every product is carefully chosen based on my nearly twenty years of teaware experience and deep knowledge of industry kiln channels. We focus on high-quality pieces that our customers will truly appreciate. If a product no longer meets our standards or receives negative feedback, it will be removed, keeping the platform full of trusted selections. Our goal is to build a lasting, well-known teaware brand, offering durable, high-quality pieces that tea lovers enjoy more with every use, making each tea moment a special experience.
Do you also want to create your own tea space and enjoy a personal “tea moment” amid a busy life? In my scene of inspiration, a little monkey tea pet is deep in thought, while a turtle carries a teapot on its back—a playful nod to the classic Chinese story Journey to the West, where turtles carry sacred scriptures. And there I am, holding my Xiao Tian Xia tea cup by Shi Ding, lost in contemplation.
TeaCask is more than a brand; it is a vision of connection, serenity, and the pursuit of beauty. One cup at a time, we hope to make the world a little more harmonious.