Understanding Tea: A Guided Tasting (In-Shop & Online)
Join us on Zoom for a guided tea tasting and engaging, interactive, informative lecture you can enjoy from home or the office. You will receive a Tea Tasting Kit in advance with everything you’ll need to fully take part in the experience.
During this interactive session, we’ll explore how tea is grown, harvested, and processed, and break down the differences between tea types and how each one is crafted. You’ll be guided through tastings of four distinct teas, learning what makes each one unique.
We will cover caffeine levels, how to properly brew and store loose-leaf tea, and what really sets loose tea apart from tea bags—throughout a relaxed, informative experience. Perfect for gatherings of all kinds, this virtual tasting is a great way to connect, learn something new, and share a memorable experience with friends, family, or colleagues. Reach out today to book your event.
Understanding Matcha: Origins, Grades, and Brewing Methods
This course explores the essentials of matcha, from its cultural origins in Japan to the modern methods used to prepare it today. Participants will learn how matcha is produced, what distinguishes ceremonial, premium, and culinary grades, and how processing influences flavor, color, and quality. The session also covers practical brewing techniques, including traditional whisking methods and contemporary preparation styles. Designed for beginners and tea enthusiasts alike, this lecture builds a foundation for understanding, selecting, and enjoying matcha.
Tea Time Bingo: Sip, Learn & Play!
Join us for a delightful and entertaining twist on bingo, perfect for seniors and tea lovers of all ages! Every square on the board features a tea-themed word, spanning five fun categories with over 50 items to discover. As you play, you’ll learn about the rich traditions of afternoon tea and the culture of entertaining. Throughout the game, enjoy tastings of a variety of specialty teas, making this a fun, social, and flavorful experience that educates as much as it entertains.
SERIES – Tea 101: From Leaf to Cup
Discover the craftsmanship behind whole-leaf tea—from hand-plucked leaves to the perfectly brewed cup—and uncover how each step shapes the flavors and aromas you enjoy.
In these immersive classes, Danielle will guide you through key production methods—such as withering, rolling, oxidation, and aging—and how each method influences the final cup. You will learn the practical skills for brewing, water selection, and proper storage to enjoy your tea experience at home. Whether you’re new to tea or experienced, this class will help you refine your palate, expand your knowledge, and deepen your appreciation for every cup.
Tea 101 – Teas from Around the World
Experience four teas from around the world, guided by explanations on flavor profiles, origin, and production methods. Perfect for expanding your palate and discovering new favorites.
Tea 101 – A Spring/Summer Tea Tasting
Experience four fresh and fruity spring and summer tea blends while learning about their origins and production methods. This tasting is perfect for expanding your palate, discovering new favorites, and deepening your appreciation for the seasonal flavors and aromas of these vibrant teas.
Tea 101 – A Fall/Winter Tea Tasting
Experience four fall and winter teas, capturing the warm spices and cozy sweetness of the season, while learning about their origins and production methods. This tasting is perfect for expanding your palate, discovering new favorites, and deepening your appreciation for the rich seasonal flavors and aromas of these vibrant teas.
SERIES – Tea Flavor Journey –
– Exploring Tea by Type
Discover the world of tea through professional cupping in this immersive, hands-on series. Each class focuses on a specific tea category, guiding you through tasting techniques using traditional cupping sets while exploring origin, processing methods, and flavor profiles. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how tea is cultivated, manufactured, brewed, and stored—while refining their palate through guided tastings. Attend one session or experience the full series to gain a comprehensive knowledge of tea from around the world.
Tea Flavor Journey – White Teas
Discover delicate white teas from China and India, known for their minimal processing and subtle flavor profiles. Learn how careful, controlled withering preserves their gentle aromas and nuanced character, along with proper preparation techniques to bring out their best qualities.
Tea Flavor Journey – Yellow teas
Yellow teas are rare, primarily produced in China and Korea, and crafted using a lightly fermented process rather than full oxidation. What sets them apart is the slower, extended withering and gentle drying, which produces their distinctive mellow flavor. Harvested exclusively in early spring, these teas capture the freshest, most delicate leaves of the season. (This lecture is offered depending on yellow tea availability.)
Tea Flavor Journey – Green Teas
Explore green teas from China, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Compare processing styles and uncover the fresh, vegetal, and nuanced characteristics of each. Learn about the process of ‘fixation’ or more commonly known as ‘kill-green’ during the traditional pan-firing process.
Tea Flavor Journey – Japanese Green Teas
Explore a variety of unique specialty teas from Japan, and the process of ‘fixation’ or more commonly known as ‘kill-green’ during the traditional steaming process. Explore both hot and cold brewing techniques in this focused tasting.
Tea Flavor Journey – Oolong Teas
Sample premium oolong teas from China and Taiwan, celebrated for their depth and complexity. Learn how precise handling during withering and partial oxidation shapes their distinctive aromas, textures, and layered flavors.
Tea Flavor Journey – Black Tea
Sample four black teas from around the world while exploring their origins, manufacturing methods, and bold flavor profiles. Learn the difference between Orthodox and CTC production, and how full oxidation shapes the rich, deep character of black tea.
Tea Flavor Journey – Dark Teas
Taste four distinctive dark teas from China and explore their unique aging processes, production methods, and rich, complex flavors. Learn about the most renowned dark tea, Pu’er from Yunnan, and how careful aging develops depth, character, and complexity over time.
Tea Flavor Journey – Decaffeinated Tea
Sample decaffeinated teas, including both green and black varieties from around the world. Explore the differences between the CO₂ and ethyl acetate decaffeination methods, and discover how each affects flavor, aroma, and health benefits. Learn to appreciate the nuances of decaffeinated teas while refining your palate.