About
Mapping the world of Chinese tea, one place at a time
tea.place is the community map of Chinese tea — a living directory built by the Teamotea constellation. We connect tea tourists, local enthusiasts, and wholesale buyers with authentic tea houses, shops, and suppliers across the globe. Every listing reflects our commitment to genuine Chinese tea culture, verified by experts and loved by the community.
The team
people behind the map
Evgeniy Smoley
Evgeniy Smoley, CEO and co-founder, drives the constellation strategy behind tea.place.
Oleg Kiktenko
Oleg Kiktenko leads business development, forging partnerships with authentic tea businesses worldwide.
Mei Yang
Mei Yang, oolong and black tea expert, brings dancong and Phoenix Mountain knowledge to guide curation.
Amgalan Chin
Amgalan Chin, cross-regional specialist, ensures pu-erh houses are accurately represented on the map.
Hinson Tse
Hinson Tse, head tea sommelier, advises on selection of tea houses excelling in service and pairing.
Dmitry Sologubov
Dmitry Sologubov, co-founder and managing partner, cultivates the relationships that sustain our community.
Around the constellation