Hands-on Tea Mastery: Develop genuine tea expertise through systematic tasting and brewing practice under the guidance of certified tea masters. Learn to identify quality characteristics, understand flavor profiles, and master traditional brewing techniques including gongfu cha ceremony methods. This practical approach ensures you gain real skills in tea appreciation, from water temperature control to timing precision, while understanding the cultural significance behind each brewing ritual.
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China, Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, Tea Ceremony
Delve deep into the sophisticated world of Chinese tea culture through this intimate 2.5-hour hands-on workshop that transforms you from tea novice to knowledgeable enthusiast. Join fellow tea lovers in a traditional setting where expert tea masters guide you through the intricate art of tea appreciation, teaching you to distinguish subtle flavors, aromas, and textures across China’s most celebrated tea varieties.
Premium Tea Selection: Experience carefully curated premium teas representing China’s finest tea-growing regions, each selected to demonstrate distinct characteristics and processing methods. Compare rare and exceptional varieties including aged pu-erh, delicate silver needle white tea, complex Da Hong Pao oolong, and seasonal green teas while learning about terroir, harvesting seasons, and quality grading systems that distinguish ordinary teas from extraordinary ones.
Day 1
Chinese Tea Appreciation Mastery
Begin your tea journey in a traditional tea house setting where expert tea masters welcome you with an introduction to China's 5,000-year tea heritage and the philosophy behind tea appreciation. Learn fundamental brewing principles including water quality, temperature control, and timing while practicing proper tea ceremony etiquette and mindful tasting techniques. Systematically taste through six premium tea categories, developing your palate to recognize subtle differences in aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and finish while understanding the processing methods that create each tea's unique characteristics. Practice hands-on brewing using traditional gaiwan and yixing teapots, mastering the precise movements and timing essential for optimal extraction. Conclude your workshop with a comprehensive review of tasting notes, quality assessment criteria, and practical advice for selecting and storing exceptional teas, ensuring you can continue your tea journey with confidence and authentic knowledge.
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- Professional tea master instruction throughout the workshop
- Comprehensive tasting of 6 premium tea varieties from different categories
- Traditional brewing equipment and hands-on practice sessions
- Detailed educational materials and tasting note sheets
- Tea ceremony etiquette and cultural context instruction
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, additional tea purchases, tips and gratuities
- Transportation to and from workshop location
- Optional tea purchases (recommendations provided for quality selections)
- Travel insurance coverage (recommended)
- Additional workshop sessions or advanced level courses
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- Join-in workshop requires minimum 4 participants to operate
- Workshop operates daily year-round with flexible scheduling
- Maximum group size limited to ensure personalized attention
- Workshop conducted in traditional tea house environment
- Comfortable seating provided but traditional posture appreciated
- Bring notebook for detailed tasting notes and brewing instructions
- Workshop includes substantial tea consumption - inform instructor of caffeine sensitivity
- Cultural sensitivity appreciated during tea ceremony demonstrations
- Photography allowed but respect traditional tea house atmosphere
- Workshop provides foundation for continued tea appreciation journey
- Tea purchasing opportunities available with expert guidance on quality selection
- Advanced workshops available for participants seeking deeper expertise