As a child, Ivan had grown up practicing the Gongfu Tea Ceremony as part of his family's long tradition. While enjoying a plate of sweet lychees and sipping on tea, he accidentally dropped the round succulent fruit into his teacup. As he took a curious sip, he fell in love with the magical combination of the lush fruity elements of the lychee and the tender and earthy notes of the oolong tea. This curious combination is now the crowd flavour signature tea at Arteastiq and is available for all to enjoy. Being a passionate tea enthusiast, Ivan founded Arteastiq Boutique Tea House in 2010 to fulfils his mission of introducing the finest and the most exquisite teas to Singapore. Combined with Ivan's expertise in interior design and creativity in brand building, Arteastiq was created as a swanky and luxurious boutique tea salon. After the establishment of Arteastiq, Ivan had continued to combine his creativity and passion in the Food & Beverage sector by developing various successful brands including, Arteastiq DePatio, Cajun on Wheels (SG, Indonesia & Sri Lanka), and Paper Rice (Singapore). In the past years, Ivan has become a mentor to struggling F&B owners under the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS)'s F&B Mentorship Programme.