Tea Mastery Workshop: Private 1-on-1 Experience

from $28.00

This is an immersive, highly interactive introductory masterclass in Chinese artisan tea, meticulously designed for tea enthusiasts. In just one hour, we will guide you through five focused modules on a journey from simply drinking tea to truly understanding it. You will acquire professional, practical core skills in brewing and appreciating Chinese tea, while grasping the cultural philosophy behind this ancient art.

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This is an immersive, highly interactive introductory masterclass in Chinese artisan tea, meticulously designed for tea enthusiasts. In just one hour, we will guide you through five focused modules on a journey from simply drinking tea to truly understanding it. You will acquire professional, practical core skills in brewing and appreciating Chinese tea, while grasping the cultural philosophy behind this ancient art.

Course Outline (Option1:The One-Hour Essence Experience)

Module 1: Sensory Exploration · Understanding the Six Major Tea Types (15 mins)

  • Practical Tasting: Conduct a live comparative tasting of 3-4 representative tea samples (e.g., Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea).

  • Rapid Identification Method: Learn to easily build an intuitive framework for recognizing the six major tea categories by observing dry leaf shape, aroma, and liquor color.

Module 2: Terroir Decoded · Core Regions & The Flavor Map (10 mins)

  • Key Region Stories: Briefly explore how major Chinese tea regions (e.g., Fujian, Yunnan) shape a tea's unique character.

  • Varietal Characteristics: Decode the concepts of "cultivar aroma" and "craft aroma," understanding why teas like Longjing and Biluochun, both green teas, possess distinctly different profiles.

Module 3: The Science of Brewing · Mastering the "No Bitterness, No Astringency" Golden Rule (15 mins)

  • Variable Control: Get hands-on, learning to control liquor concentration through three key variables: water temperature, leaf quantity, and steeping time.

  • Personalized Adjustment: Tailor the brewing method on the spot according to your taste preference, ensuring every cup is smooth and delicious.

Module 4: Teaware Selection · Pairing the Perfect "Partner" for Each Tea (10 mins)

  • Hands-on Teaware Comparison: Experience how different vessels (Yixing clay teapot, gaiwan, glass cup) influence the flavor of various tea types.

  • Simplified Choices: Receive a "Practical Teaware Guide" with pairing advice, empowering you to brew like a pro at home.

Module 5: Cultural Insight · The Philosophy of Serenity in the Tea Ceremony (10 mins)

  • Tea & Zen: Experience a "focus on the present" mindfulness moment through the act of brewing.

  • Life Application: Learn how to transform simple tea drinking into a daily ritual of calm and cultural appreciation.

Option2: Deep dive session/4 hours. On base of option 1, focusing on advanced implemention, designed as a progressive journey, building from knowledge to application, and finally to personal mastery and enjoyment. Each session combines theory, hands-on practice, and more tasting to ensure a rich, practical, and transformative learning experience.