Mid-Autumn Collection · 2026

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A contemporary mooncake collection exploring how a single plant can become many expressions through seed, terroir, leaf and craft. Four tea-inspired, rice-based creations pair Chinese teas with ingredients rooted in Asian culinary traditions.

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​​Concept · Product & Recipe Development · Cultural Storytelling

Plant-forward Tea Gastronomy Experience · 2026

Rice Market, DC

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A six-bite tasting experience exploring tea beyond the cup. Three Chinese teas—Phoenix Dan Cong, Da Hong Pao and Yuhua—were translated through savory and sweet dishes inspired by water, landscape and seasonal change.

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Concept · Menu & Recipe Development · Culinary Experience

Culinary Education 

(Vegan friendly)

Rice Market DC 

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A hands-on class exploring how to make boba from scratch, from preparing the dough to shaping and cooking the pearls. Jing then demonstrated how freshly made boba can be used in both a dessert and milk tea, followed by a shared tasting of the finished creations.

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Class Development · Instruction · Hands-On Culinary Education

Mid-Autumn Collection · 2024

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​A four-piece vegan mooncake collection exploring life’s continuous journey through birth, growth, maturity and legacy. Drawing from culinary influences across China, the UK, France and the U.S., each creation reinterprets Mid-Autumn traditions through contemporary flavors and design, reflecting ideas of transformation, continuity and beauty in imperfection.

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Concept · Product & Recipe Development · Cultural Storytelling

Plant-forward Tea & Culinary Experience · 2026

China Folk House, WV

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A nine-bite culinary program created to accompany a three-part exploration of Yunnan tea. Savory and sweet bites translated tea culture, regional ingredients and storytelling into an interactive tasting experience for approximately 100 guests.

 

Menu & Recipe Development · Culinary Education · Cultural Experience

Pop-Up (Vegan friendly)

Rice Market DC 

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A playful pop-up bringing together handcrafted boba drinks and contemporary Asian-inspired pastries. The menu reimagined familiar flavors and formats through house-made components, seasonal ingredients and modern pastry techniques.

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Menu and Product Development, Pop-up Experience