30/09/2026
In his Featured Presentation, Dr Eugene Koh in BNI Crescendo Singapore shared on the topic of “An Introduction to Chinese Tea"
Dr Koh revived the Dai Seng brand in 2024 to build upon his grandfather’s legacy. The company brings in tea from Fujian and Chaozhou and distributes them under “The Tea Pavilion” label.
Starting from modest range of four tea variants, Dr Koh increased his offerings to the current range of 14 tea types, encompassing green, white, oolong, black and pu-erh teas.
His tea collection spans a range of flavours from floral fruity to mineral earthy and honey notes, and the company has recently launched a new range of cold brew Chinese teas at BNI SNC 2026.
The cold brew teas extract the complete aroma profile of the tea leaves without the astringent and bitter tasting components, resulting in an extremely fragrant and sweet-tasting tea experience.
In an NUS study back in 2017, it was found that daily consumption of tea protects the elderly from cognitive decline. 🧠
🍃 Teas tested: oolong, green, black
🍃 Protect against neurodegeneration and vascular damage: due to polyphenols
🍃 Support memory, processing speed, and executive function: due to L-theanine (cognitive enhancer)
So, how did Chinese tea came to be the well-loved beverage that people enjoy today? Here's a rough timeline:
🍃27th to 25th century BCE🍃
According to mythical stories, tea was discovered by Shen Nong when he was poisoned while experimenting with plants and herbs. By chance, he discovered the antidote to the poison - tea!
🍃733 to 804 AD🍃
During the Tang Dynasty period in China, Lu Yu discovered that spring water from the mountains is most ideal for brewing tea.
🍃815 AD🍃
Tea leaves are used by people as medicine, and also as a stimulant for meditation practices by monks and the wealthy elites.
🍃In the 1650s🍃
Tea became a luxury medicinal product, a staple drink of choice for the aristocratic families.
🍃Present Day🍃
Tea continues to evolve. Besides traditional and purist appreciation of the Chinese tea through careful and ritualistic preparation, you will also find tea-based beverages matched with different flavours and foods popularised by brands like Koi, Chagee, MiXue and Playmade. 🧋
If you want to talk tea, Dr Koh can be found at The Tea Pavillion at Midview City.
Dr Koh is keen to be connected to:
🧔 Vending machine operators
👩🦱 Boutique restaurants/Cafe owners
👱♀️ Private chefs
👵 Cakeshops/Confectioneries
If any of the above speaks to you, or if you have any questions for Dr Koh, visit our chapter meeting for a more in-depth discussion with him.
Drop us a message for the meeting registration link!
