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• TEA 101
  In Tea 101, we will explore and taste each of the five types of "true" tea (any beverage made from the camellia sinensis plant), white, green, oolong, black and pu-erh. We will cover a brief history of tea and what makes tea, TEA and herbs, TISANES. In addition, we will teach you how to steep loose tea properly using a variety of methods. Finally, with spring and summer approaching, the time for iced tea has arrived!! We will learn how to make refreshing, natural, healthy ice tea using exceptional loose tea.


• THE WAY OF TEA
  In The Way of Tea, we will explore tea culture as it spans across 5,000 years from East to West. The simple Camellia Sinensis leaf has a rich, deep history influencing trade routes, contributing to several wars and has inspired a complete way of life. We will discuss Modern Teaism as we know it in America and how it came to be as well as how we can help to continue to spread the Way of Tea. Of course we shall taste several teas from the assorted cultures and countries as we visit them in our discussion.


• NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S TEA PARTY
  Not that there is anything wrong with that! We thought it would be fun to update an old tradition with ideas and tips to throw a very modern tea party! In Not your Grandmother's Tea Party, not only will we taste a variety of flavored teas, we will learn how to make dazzling tea cocktails and Admari-TEA-nis. Along with our exploration of the multitude of flavors that blend well with tea, we will taste and learn how to create some updated versions of the traditional tea sandwich. Students will go home with recipes for the tea snacks and cocktails.


• GREEN TEA HEAVEN
  Chinese green tea and Japanese green tea may come from all the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but they are processed differently. In China, green tea is pan fired and Japan - steamed. In Green Tea Heaven, we will taste six different greens and evaluate how each is different in regards to style and flavor. There will also be a focus on the health benefits of green tea. All teas will be paired with Japanese and Chinese Cuisine from DJ Tea Garden restaurant in Ridgewood.


• FOR ALL THE TEA IN CHINA
  In For All the Tea in China, we will cover only teas from the birthplace of Tea, China. We will taste white, green, oolong, black and pu-erh as well as one very special Ti Guan Yin oolong from Anxi. We will hear some of the beautiful myths and stories the Chinese have told for centuries about these glorious teas and learn how they are revered for not only their flavor but also their health benefits and weight loss properties. We will show how to steep the tea "Gong Fu" style as well as learn about the gorgeous Yixing clay pots made from clay only found in China and share a snack of Dim Sum from DJ Tea Garden Restaurant in Ridgewood.

CHECK BACK AS MORE CLASSES WILL BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.

• All class fees include a five (5) dollar coupon good towards any loose tea purchase in the store over twenty (20) dollars.
• All classes are limited to 10 students, so reserve early.
• Reservations are held with a credit card and we do require 48 hours notice for cancellations so that we may accommodate those on the waiting list.
• We require a minimum of six students per class. We also reserve the right to cancel classes within 24 hours if the reservation quota has not been fulfilled.
• Custom private classes are available either on or off premise, please inquire about rates and programs.