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.