
Explore gong fu brewing with a gaiwan, featuring a chi wan or three essence cup, a fairness pitcher, strainer, three sip cups, and tea lotus, plus improvisations with white paper.
Master the art of using a gaiwan by learning three holding parts and combining the movements, including lid handling, finger placement, and relaxed wrist to pour safely.
Learn gongfu brewing fundamentals: how to perform quick, multiple brews with a fairness pitcher, explore aroma to taste hierarchy, and appreciate tea's texture and minerality from Zhengyan terroir in Yishan.
Learn to use the open vessel method to brew green tea and yellow tea, as introduced in the Trunks Brewing class.
Brew green yellow tea with an open vessel method using two fairness pitchers and a strainer, guiding leaves with paper or a tea lotus and having boiling water ready.
Choose a gooseneck kettle to control the pour and improve accuracy. Opt for an electronic kettle without temperature guidance, or use temperature markings, and a stove-top gooseneck kept by hand.
Sip the first green tea brew, Guan Yin, emphasizing leaf-only processing and the ancient ladder technique. Slurp to release aroma, retronasal notes, and grassy, buttery, sugary undertones.
Observe the second brew: leaves expand and stay near the top, using high water, low tea. Swirl, pour at 85–90°C toward the opposite wall, assess readiness by the leaves.
Lean into the third brew by letting the tea swirl to fill the vessel, using straight wall vessels for easier swirl; green yellow tea optimally distributes for photos.
In the fourth brew of green tea, achieve balanced extraction with leaves on bottom to avoid bitterness, and note vessel aroma shift along a bell-curve from umami to caramel.
Learn the basics of gong fu brewing and green tea brewing to enhance your experience with Chinese tea.
Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of tea. Our Tea Brewing Class provides enthusiasts with an opportunity to delve into the art of tea making. Guided by our knowledgeable instructor, Shunan Teng, participants will learn everything from the fundamentals of brewing to the subtleties of various tea types. This class is ideal for beginners and experienced tea drinkers alike, aiming to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of the tea brewing process.
The class will cover topics such as the history of tea, the differences between green, black, and oolong teas, and the techniques for brewing each type. Participants will also have the chance to brew their own tea under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
In addition to learning about the history and techniques of tea brewing, participants will also explore the importance of water temperature, steeping time, and tea to water ratio in determining the flavor profile of the brew. Participants can experiment with these variables to find their personal preference and perfect their own unique brewing style. Start your tea journey with this course!