在狄邦华曜校园的一隅，像Smile这样年轻的力量无时不刻在悄然涌动。近年来，一股复古与文化回归的浪潮席卷而来，激发了学者们对传统文化价值的再思考。Melotea Workshop的发起人Smile，是今年12年级的毕业生，一位修读AP经济学的学者，自然敏锐地捕捉到了这一趋势背后的商机。

她意识到，尽管茶文化历史悠久，但在年轻群体中的影响力却日渐式微。身为茶乡之女，Smile回到家乡绍兴寻找灵感。由此，一个以茶为核心，结合食物、艺术、网络平台的创意社团应运而生，旨在以新颖的方式让茶文化焕发新生，吸引更多年轻人的目光。

在狄邦华曜这所鼓励创新思维的学府里，学者们天马行空的创意总能找到肥沃的土壤。Melotea Workshop的概念如同一颗种子，得益于学校的支持与导师的灌溉，迅速萌芽。

In a corner of the HC campus, the youthful energy of students like Smile is constantly bubbling up. In recent years, a wave of nostalgia and cultural revival has inspired scholars to rethink the value of traditional culture. Smile, the founder of Melotea Workshop, is a G12 graduating scholar this year, an AP Economics student, who naturally saw the business opportunity behind this trend.

She realized that although tea culture has a long history, its influence among young people was waning. As a girl from a tea-producing region, Smile returned to her hometown of Shaoxing for inspiration. This led to the creation of a creative club centered on tea, blending food, art, and online platforms to rejuvenate tea culture in a way that appeals to younger generations.

At Huayao Collegiate, a school that encourages innovative thinking, the wild ideas of scholars always find fertile ground. The concept of Melotea Workshop, like a seed, quickly sprouted thanks to the school's support and the guidance of mentor.

然而，梦想与现实之间的鸿沟并非轻易可越。

起初，满腔热血遭遇了冷水的洗礼：如何将理念转化为具体行动？怎样让市场听见Melotea的声音？盈利路径模糊不清，加之食品安全的顾虑，以及在繁忙学业中的时间分配难题，使得Smile和她的团队不得不重新审视最初的构想。这些问题如同一座座山峰，横亘在实现与理想的道路上。

在导师的帮助下，Smile带领社团成员开始构思一个可行的商业模型。他们首先对市场进行了调研，了解目标顾客群体的需求和偏好，然后根据这些信息制定了一个初步的商业计划。这个计划包括了产品开发、市场定位、营销策略和财务目标。

However, the gap between dreams and reality is not easy to bridge.

Initially, their passion met with cold reality: How to turn ideas into actions? How to make Melotea's voice heard in the market? The path to profitability was unclear, compounded by concerns about food safety and time management amidst busy academic schedules. These challenges made Smile and her team reevaluate their initial plans. These issues were like mountains standing in the way of their dreams.

With the mentor's help, Smile led her team in developing a feasible business model. They started with market research to understand their target audience's needs and preferences, then created an initial business plan. This plan included product development, market positioning, marketing strategies, and financial goals.

“我原本的想法就是想赚钱，但是在一次又一次的不可行之后，所有社团成员都建议我把宏大的创业项目做成一个传播茶文化的非盈利组织，这样能更可持续一点。我听取了大家的建议后，才把财务目标改为了‘回本’。”回想起社团创立初期的困难，Smile带着感激的语气如是说。

初创的Melotea Workshop面临诸多挑战，但是Smile和她的社团成员并没有被初期的挫败所击垮，反而以此为契机，进行了一场深刻的策略转型。于是，他们决定将项目的核心价值从单一的盈利转向茶文化的深度挖掘与广泛传播，以期在人们心中种下茶文化的种子，让其自然生长，结出文化的果实。

"My original idea was to make money, but after several failed attempts, the team suggested turning our grand entrepreneurial project into a non-profit organization promoting tea culture for sustainability. I accepted their advice and changed our financial goal to breaking even," Smile said with gratitude when recalling the early difficulties.

The newly founded Melotea Workshop faced many challenges, but Smile and her team were not defeated by initial setbacks. Instead, they used it as an opportunity for a profound strategic transformation. They decided to shift the project's core value from profit-making to deeply exploring and widely promoting tea culture, aiming to plant the seeds of tea culture in people's hearts, allowing it to grow naturally and bear cultural fruit.

为了实现茶文化传播的目标，Smile带领社团精心策划并实施了一系列创新举措，才让Melotea的茶香飘散在了狄邦华曜学校的每一个角落。

Smile: 身为社长，我在工作坊中做统筹，规划和组织活动的工作。创办工作坊的初衷是希望更多人可以对中国文化，特别是茶文化感同身受，同时通过学科结合的方式做小小的start-up和品尝甜品的方式来放松。这几次活动中我主要负责写策划案，布置任务和设立时间节点，同时和校领导沟通、和家长交流，为工作坊争取小小的权利！

首先，团队设立网站运营部，投入大量精力创建了一个集知识性与观赏性于一体的官方网站。

Fiora，一位来自G12的学者，肩负起设计修缮的重任，她的任务涵盖了从搜寻合适的域名、梳理优化文案内容，到调整页面视觉效果的全过程。而她的搭档，G12学者Nemo，则专注于技术底层，他不仅负责编码实现，还致力于探索高效的建站手段，确保网站的稳定搭建与顺畅运营。

Fiora：作为副社长，我在工作坊中主要负责网站的搭建与设计。我参与共同创办这个工作坊的主要原因是对以制作网站内容和茶点来宣扬茶文化这一想法十分感兴趣，这都是我从前未曾涉足的。两次活动中，我主要参与了制作甜点和售卖的工作，几次活动的开展让我学到了很多，也收获了很多经验，希望我们的workshop越来越好～

Nemo :作为Melotea社团的后勤兼码农，主要负责网站的设计和制作，我加入社团的原因主要是希望用自己擅长的东西帮助同学。

文字部，作为Melotea Workshop的灵魂创作团队，致力于茶文化的深度挖掘与普及。其中，G11的Daisy与Nancy两位才思敏捷的写手，充分发挥其文学功底，每周精心编纂文章。这些文章内容丰富多元，从茶叶的基础分类到悠久历史，再到各类茶种的细致解析，无不透露着深厚的文化底蕴。这些精心准备的内容不仅丰富了网站的知识板块，更成为了向访客传播茶文化的重要媒介，使得每一位浏览者都能在此获得知识的滋养，感受到茶文化的独特魅力。

Daisy：最初加入这个社团是因为我对茶文化十分感兴趣，不管是茶或是甜品都很吸引我。我负责调查、编辑和整合茶文化的资料，为网站提供材料内容，前期也参与了设计网站的过程。在社团中我结识了很多志同道合的好伙伴。希望通过我们的努力和宣传，越来越多人熟知并喜爱茶文化！

Nancy: 我是文案，也是销售，还是甜品制作售卖什么都干点的杂工。我们部门主要是为填充网站所提供材料内容，调研世界各地不同种类的茶，加入茶文化社团是因为可以成为甜点试吃员。

同时，剪辑部扮演着视觉叙事者的角色，以镜头语言记录并传播茶文化的魅力。由G10学者Angela、Reily与G12学者Tianqi组成的剪辑团队，正以她们的精湛技艺，在自媒体平台上绽放光彩。她们不仅精心制作茶园风景的MV，捕捉茶叶生长的细微之美与自然风光，还负责剪辑记录下工作坊举办的各种重要活动瞬间，通过Vlog的形式，将Melotea Workshop的每一次成长与活动盛况生动展现给观众，让无法亲临现场的人也能感受到那份热情与文化的韵味。

Angela: 我是MeloTEA的摄影师和剪辑师。我在社团会负责拍摄和剪辑视频，同时也会帮助其他部的同学做一些事情例如做蛋糕，售卖等等。我加入这个社团是因为我对茶文化和摄影剪辑感兴趣。

Reily: 作为Melotea社团剪辑部的一名成员，近期正在为社团剪辑活动日vlog，之所以想加入该社团，是因为我个人想多多参与一些集体活动，并且锻炼剪辑技能。

Tianqi: 我的职位是摄影和售货员。主要负责拍摄有关茶叶种植、生产、销售的过程以及在宣传时销售产品。加入的原因主要是因为对茶文化感兴趣，以及想要挑战自我。

此外，为了让茶文化更加贴近年轻人的生活，美化部的G11学者Emily和Ella，发挥绘画和设计特长，别出心裁地制作了一系列茶主题的周边产品，如贴纸、T恤、环保袋等，这些商品既美观实用，又富有教育意义，将茶文化的元素巧妙融入日常生活，让文化传承变得触手可及，不再是遥不可及的传统符号。

Ella：加入Melotea是因为能与更多人认识并且一起工作让我很开心。主要负责宣传工作，如：绘制菜单、海报等等，偶尔帮助布置摊位。在社团，我很开心增加了一些团队合作方面的经验。

Emily：在社团可以免费吃产品的边角料真的很开心，因为我们的蛋糕真的很好吃，强烈推荐大家来品尝。加入社团之后，我负责绘制菜单，海报，布置摊位以及一些宣传方面的美化工作，深刻体会到了未来在公司加班工作，当老板的感觉，获得了很多的宝贵经验。

最后，食品部，作为Melotea Workshop的茶点创造中心，重要性不言而喻，其特色在于跨年级招募（G9-G12）并对烘焙爱好者敞开大门。为协调学生时间，社长Smile实施了“流动不固定”策略，扩编至15人团队，每次活动灵活选取5人，确保活动高效与个人时间管理的平衡。

To achieve their goal of spreading tea culture, Smile led the club in carefully planning and implementing a series of innovative initiatives, ensuring Melotea's tea fragrance wafted through every corner of HC.

Smile: As the president, I oversee planning and organizing activities. The workshop's original intention was to help more people connect with Chinese culture, especially tea culture, and to relax by enjoying handmade desserts. During our events, I mainly handle planning, task allocation, and scheduling, while also communicating with school leaders and parents to secure small rights for the workshop!

First, the team established a website operation department, dedicating significant effort to create an informative and visually appealing website. 

Fiora, a 12th-grade student, took on the task of design and refinement, handling everything from finding the right domain name to optimizing content and visual effects. Her partner, Nemo, another 12th-grader, focused on the technical aspects, including coding and exploring efficient website building methods to ensure stable and smooth operations.

Fiora: As the vice president, I mainly handle the website's creation and design. I joined this workshop because I was very interested in promoting tea culture through website content and tea snacks, which was something new for me. During our events, I helped make and sell desserts, and I learned a lot and gained valuable experience. I hope our workshop continues to thrive!

Nemo: As the logistics and coder for Melotea, I am responsible for designing and creating the website. I joined the club because I wanted to help my classmates with my skills.

The Editorial Department, the soul of Melotea Workshop, delves deep into tea culture to make it accessible. Daisy and Nancy, talented 11th-grade writers, utilize their literary skills to craft weekly articles. These articles cover a wide range of topics, from basic tea classifications and history to detailed analyses of various tea types, showcasing rich cultural heritage. These carefully prepared contents not only enrich the website's knowledge div but also serve as a vital medium for spreading tea culture, allowing visitors to gain knowledge and appreciate the unique charm of tea culture.

Daisy: I joined this club because I'm very interested in tea culture. Both tea and desserts attract me. I am responsible for researching, editing, and compiling tea culture information for the website. I also helped design the website initially. In the club, I met many like-minded friends. I hope our efforts will help more people know and love tea culture!

Nancy: I handle copywriting, sales, and making desserts. Our department provides content for the website, researching different teas worldwide. I joined the tea culture club to be a dessert taste tester.

The Video Editing Department serves as the visual storyteller, capturing and spreading the charm of tea culture. Composed of 10th-grader Angela and Reily, 12th-grader Tianqi, and others, the editing team uses their skills to shine on social media platforms. They create meticulous music videos of tea garden landscapes, capturing the beauty of tea leaves and natural scenery. They also document the workshop's key events through vlogs, vividly showcasing Melotea Workshop's growth and activities to those unable to attend, sharing the passion and cultural charm.

Angela: I am Melotea's photographer and video editor. I handle filming and editing videos and help with other tasks like making cakes and selling them. I joined because I am interested in tea culture and photography/editing.

Reily: As a member of Melotea's editing department, I am currently editing event vlogs. I joined to participate in group activities and improve my editing skills.

Tianqi: My roles are photographer and salesperson. I am responsible for capturing the tea planting, production, and sales process and promoting the products. I joined because I am interested in tea culture and want to challenge myself.

To make tea culture more relatable to young people, the Design Department led by 11th-graders Emily and Ella created a series of tea-themed products, like stickers, T-shirts, and eco-friendly bags. These attractive and practical items incorporate tea culture into daily life, making cultural heritage accessible and not just a distant symbol.

Ella: Joining Melotea made me happy to meet and work with more people. I mainly handle promotional tasks like designing menus and posters and occasionally help set up booths. I gained team cooperation experience.

Emily: It's great to eat leftover product scraps in the club because our cakes are delicious. I highly recommend them. After joining, I was responsible for designing menus, posters, setting up booths, and promotional tasks, experiencing what it's like to work overtime in a company and gaining valuable experience.

Lastly, the Food Department, the heart of Melotea Workshop, is crucial for creating tea snacks. This cross-grade team (G9-G12) welcomes baking enthusiasts. To manage students' time, President Smile implemented a "flexible schedule" strategy, expanding to a 15-person team, selecting 5 members for each event to balance efficiency and personal time management.

在实践中，Melotea Workshop团队经历了从青涩到成熟的蜕变。首次在校园运动会上的小试牛刀，尽管面临了提拉米苏因天气过热意外融化、准备时间紧张等突发状况，团队成员展现出了惊人的应变能力和团队协作精神。

面对挑战，Smile和她的社员们没有退缩，反而激发出更多的创意与韧性，比如紧急冷冻提拉米苏以挽回损失，以及迅速调整销售策略，最终在有限的条件下尽可能地完成了售卖任务。这一过程中，团队不仅收获了宝贵的实战经验，更重要的是，感受到了来自狄邦华曜校园社群的无私帮助与温暖鼓励，学生、教师乃至校工的援手，让大家深切体会到集体的力量。

5月21日是世界茶文化日，与Sierra老师艺术展的携手合作，更是为Melotea Workshop的发展史添上了浓墨重彩的一笔。这次合作不仅是一次简单的活动联办，它代表了文化与艺术领域的深度融合，展现了茶文化在现代审美中的独特魅力。

展览中，Melotea Workshop精心布置的茶文化展区，与狄邦华曜学者们的扎染作品、书法、国画及自制茶具交相辉映，营造出一种跨越时空的文化对话。通过与参观者互动点茶的体验环节，Melotea Workshop不仅传递了茶文化的深厚底蕴，也让参与者在艺术氛围中体验到茶的静谧与雅致，极大地扩展了品牌的认知度与影响力。

这次文化联动不仅让团队成员对茶文化的理解与传播有了更深的认识，也成功地将Melotea Workshop的品牌形象推向了更广阔的舞台，为后续的文化传承与创新实践奠定了坚实的基础。

Through practice, the Melotea Workshop team evolved from inexperienced to mature. Their first small trial at the school sports day faced unexpected challenges like tiramisu melting due to heat and tight preparation time. The team displayed impressive adaptability and teamwork.

Faced with challenges, Smile and her members didn’t retreat but instead found more creativity and resilience, such as freezing tiramisu to save it and quickly adjusting sales strategies, ultimately completing their task under limited conditions. During this process, the team gained valuable practical experience and felt the selfless support and warm encouragement from the HC community. Students, teachers, and even school staff helped, making everyone appreciate the power of the collective.

May 21, World Tea Culture Day, in collaboration with teacher Sierra’s art exhibition, marked a significant milestone in Melotea Workshop’s development. This collaboration wasn’t just a simple joint event; it represented a deep integration of culture and art, showcasing tea culture’s unique charm in modern aesthetics.

The exhibition featured a tea culture display meticulously set up by Melotea Workshop, alongside HC scholars’ tie-dye works, calligraphy, traditional paintings, and handmade tea sets, creating a cross-temporal cultural dialogue. Through interactive tea-making experiences with visitors, Melotea Workshop conveyed the rich essence of tea culture, allowing participants to experience the tranquility and elegance of tea amidst the artistic atmosphere, greatly expanding brand recognition and influence.

This cultural collaboration not only deepened the team members’ understanding of tea culture but also successfully pushed Melotea Workshop’s brand to a broader stage, laying a solid foundation for future cultural heritage and innovative practices.