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Alright, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the tea (pun intended!) on my “Wuhan Tea Tasting Audition” experience. It was wild, it was weird, and honestly, it was a whole lotta fun.

So, it all started with a WeChat group. I saw this random ad, something about a “tea culture promotion event” in Wuhan, looking for “tea tasters.” Sounded vague, right? But the details mentioned some decent pay and free tea, so naturally, I was intrigued. I figured, “Hey, I like tea. Why not?” I scanned the QR code, joined the group, and waited for instructions.

The next day, boom, a notice drops: first round, online submission. We had to record a short video introducing ourselves and talking about our favorite tea. Easy peasy, I thought. I grabbed my go-to Tieguanyin, brewed a cup, and rambled on about its floral notes and smooth finish for about a minute. Uploaded it, crossed my fingers, and forgot about it.

Fast forward a week, I get a message: “Congratulations! You’ve been selected for the in-person audition!” I was genuinely surprised. Apparently, my tea babbling skills were top-notch (or, you know, they were desperate). Anyway, the audition was scheduled for the following Saturday at some fancy tea house in Hankou.

Saturday rolls around, and I’m feeling a mix of excitement and “what the heck am I doing here?” I get to the tea house, and it’s packed with people, all presumably fellow “tea tasters.” There’s a registration desk, and after signing in, they give me a number and a form to fill out – basic info, tea preferences, that sort of thing.

Then, the real fun begins. We’re ushered into a large room with several tables set up, each laden with teapots, cups, and… well, tea! The “audition” was basically a series of blind tea tastings. They’d pour us a cup, and we had to guess the type of tea, describe its aroma and flavor, and give our overall impression.

Let me tell you, some of these teas were WEIRD. I’m talking smoky, earthy, and one that tasted suspiciously like seaweed. I tried my best to sound knowledgeable, throwing around terms like “umami” and “astringency,” even though half the time I had no clue what I was talking about. I think I correctly identified maybe two out of the five teas. Oops.

After the tasting, there was a short “tea knowledge” quiz. Questions like “What’s the ideal water temperature for brewing green tea?” and “Name three famous types of oolong tea.” I winged it, relying on my limited knowledge and a healthy dose of guesswork. I’m pretty sure I failed spectacularly.

The whole thing wrapped up in about two hours. We were thanked for our participation and told that they’d be in touch with the selected candidates. I walked out feeling slightly embarrassed but also strangely invigorated. It was a bizarre experience, but hey, I got to drink a lot of free tea!

Did I get the gig? Nope. Did I learn anything about tea? Maybe a little. Did I have a good time? Absolutely. Would I do it again? Probably! It was a hilarious reminder to step outside my comfort zone and try new things, even if it means making a fool of myself in the process. And who knows, maybe all that tea tasting will come in handy someday. You never know!

So, yeah, that was my Wuhan tea tasting audition adventure. A bit chaotic, a bit awkward, but definitely memorable. If you ever see a similar opportunity, go for it! Just be prepared for some seriously strange brews.