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Craft & Connection Part I - Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

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Craft & Connection Part I - Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

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Part I of Three Tasting and Craft events this Fall 🍂

All workshop dates: Saturday, Sept 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15

What You'll Experience on this Guided Tasting Journey
Explore six premium green teas from Japan and China:

  • Young Hyson - Delicate Chinese tea with floral sweetness
  • Gunpowder - Bold, robust tea with distinctive pellet shape
  • Jasmine Green - Scented with real jasmine flowers
  • Matcha - Ceremonial powdered tea with intense umami
  • Mecha - Japanese tea with robust flavor and toasted notes
  • Sencha - Japan's everyday favorite with fresh, grassy notes

Create Your Signature Blend
Option A: Choose a base of Green Tea + Herbal Blend
Option B: Choose a base of Hibiscus, Chamomile, Peppermint, or Rooibos

Add aromatic herbs for wellness and flavor:

  • Ginger (warming & digestive)
  • Mint (cooling & drying)
  • Rose hips (tart & vitamin-rich)
  • Rose petals (romantic & floral)
  • Lemon balm (citrusy & calming)
  • Chamomile (honey-sweet & relaxing)
  • Elderberry (anti-inflammatory & tart)
  • Schisandra Berry (adaptogen and "five flavor")
  • Orange Peel (citrusy & digestive)
  • Cinnamon (warming & digestive)
  • Lavender (slightly warming & relaxing)
  • Ashwaghanda (adaptogen & calming)
  • Licorice (anti-inflammatory & digestive)
  • Sage (warming & anti-septic)

Perfect For
✨Tea lovers wanting to deepen their knowledge
✨Beginners curious about green tea varieties
✨Gift seekers looking for a unique experience
✨Wellness enthusiasts interested in herbal benefits
✨Creative spirits who love hands-on activities

What's Included
During the Workshop:

  • Tea tasting of 6 premium green teas
  • Guidance on flavor profiles and origins
  • All blending materials and equipment
  • Palate cleansers and tasting cups

Take Home:

  • 2 oz bag of your custom blend
  • Brewing guide with your recipe
  • Reference card for future blending
  • Tasting notes from today's exploration

Workshop Schedule
30 min | Tea Tasting Journey
Guided tasting of all six green teas with flavor discussion
20 min | Blending Principles
Learn the art of combining teas and herbs
30 min | Create Your Blend
Hands-on blending with expert guidance
15 min | Package & Label
Finalize your take-home blend with brewing instructions

Booking Information
Investment: Early-bird $15 until Sept 14th, $20 per person
Includes: All materials, tasting, instruction, and 2 oz take-home blend
What to Bring: Just yourself and your curiosity!
Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly

Ready to Blend?
Transform your tea experience from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're seeking the perfect morning energizer, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a soothing evening wind-down, you'll leave with the knowledge and your own custom creation.

Book your spot today and discover your signature tea blend!

Refund if the event is cancelled

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