Discover Sichuanese tea rituals at Five Foot Road

As an ode to Chengdu traditional tea culture, Five Foot Road has placed a classic tea lounge at the foyer of the restaurant, adorned with landscape paintings and calligraphic poetry that depict the Sichuanese way of life. A focal point of the interior is a masterful Chinese lacquer painting by Master Su Xing, who is known for incorporating contemporary aesthetic with classical Chinese lacquer art. Through his art, he captures the beauty of nature and the philosophy of zen, while blending artistic elements from East and West.

Before embarking on a culinary journey, guests are served with a welcome drink, the Eight Treasure Tea served by Five Foot Road’s tea master, with a tea-dance that flaunts the Sichuanese long-spouted copper kettle. This aromatic and fruity tea is a complex blend of tea leaves and flowers based on the Chinese “Chi” (energy) theory dictated by the seasons, including options such as Mengding Ganlu green tea, Kunlun chrysanthemum, jasmine or rose, to go with the core ingredients—goji berries, red dates, dried longan and ginseng.

Other tea options include the aged Ya'an Tibetan tea from the main region of the Southern Silk Road, as well as the golden silk chrysanthemum tea to pair with Sichuanese classics. The teas are exquisitely prepared with glacial water from the high mountain ranges in Sichuan or spring water from Mount Wuyi. With the premium selection of tea, the dining experience is sure to be elevated.