The Beauty of Black Tea | A Tea Tasting Through Origins, History & Flavor
Black tea is one of the world's most widely enjoyed teas, yet its remarkable diversity is often overlooked. Known as hong cha, or red tea, in China, this celebrated tea family offers an extraordinary range of aromas, flavors, and textures, shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, cultural exchange, and evolving traditions.
Join us at Admari | Modern Tea Merchants in Miami for an immersive black tea tasting and educational experience exploring the history, origins, and fascinating evolution of black tea.
From its early development in China's Wuyi Mountains to the celebrated tea-growing regions of India and beyond, we'll trace the journey of black tea across cultures and continents, discovering how regional traditions, growing conditions, and processing methods have influenced the teas we enjoy today.
Through storytelling, guided comparative tasting, and sensory exploration, we'll experience a curated selection of distinctive loose-leaf black teas. Discover how terroir, cultivar, oxidation, and craftsmanship produce an incredible spectrum of flavors—from delicate, floral, and fruity to rich, malty, earthy, and smoky.
We'll take a closer look at the legendary Lapsang Souchong, exploring both smoked and unsmoked expressions to discover the character of this historic tea beyond its familiar smoky reputation. We'll also explore the art of black tea blending and how blending traditions helped shape modern tea culture.
What We'll Explore
Origins & History: Discover black tea's early development in China, its journey through international trade, and its evolution across the world's major tea-producing regions.
The Art of Black Tea: Learn how cultivation, terroir, oxidation, drying, and other processing choices influence aroma, body, flavor, and finish.
A Comparative Tasting: Taste and compare a diverse selection of black teas from different origins and traditions, developing a deeper understanding of their distinctive sensory characteristics.
The Lapsang Story: Experience smoked and unsmoked Lapsang Souchong side by side, exploring the craftsmanship, history, and flavors behind this celebrated tea.
The Art of Blending: Discover how black tea blends are composed and how blending has influenced the way tea is enjoyed around the world.
An Experience for the Curious Palate
Part cultural exploration, part history lesson, and entirely a sensory experience, The Beauty of Black Tea is an invitation to look beyond the familiar cup.
Whether you're a devoted black tea drinker, a curious beginner, or an enthusiast eager to expand your understanding, this guided tea workshop offers an opportunity to taste thoughtfully, ask questions, and discover new perspectives on one of the world's most influential tea traditions.
Come ready to taste, compare, and rediscover black tea.
Hosted at Admari | Modern Tea Merchants, a specialty loose-leaf tea shop and experiential tea studio in Miami's Little River neighborhood.
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Session presented by Adrienne Etkin, the founder of Admari Brands, a retail tea company with a brick-and-mortar location (Admari | Modern Tea Merchants) in the Little River neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Admari is celebrated for their high quality tea, immersive tea experiences, educational programs, and a line of innovative tea syrups and prepared teas. The US Tea Masters Cup Champion in Tea Mixology, Adrienne combines her expertise and passion to bring the world of tea to life, delving into its rich traditions, nuanced flavors, and artisanal craftsmanship. Her workshops provide both enthusiasts and professionals with a gateway to the artistry and culture of tea.