Join us for our learning series - Introduction to Chinese Tea Ceremony to learn the basics of performing Chinese Tea Ceremony. This session will focus on brewing red tea using a gaiwan.
In this workshop, you will:
Discover the rich history of Chinese tea and various types of red tea.
Learn the ritual and techniques of brewing red tea using a gaiwan. We’ll use Lapsang Souchong as an example.
Engage in the practice of brewing red tea using a gaiwan.
Photo @ Mengyan Gong
Limited to 8 participants. Workshop ticket: $40.
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Instructor: Mengyan Gong
Gong Mengyan, a New York-based tea artist, has been immersed in the study of Chinese tea since 2015. She is a student of Li Shuyun, one of China's most innovative masters of tea aesthetics. Mengyan has hosted various tea ceremonies in collaboration with New York City's art and cultural institutions. In 2023, she founded Teasthetic with a mission to spread the tradition of Chinese tea art and culture in a modern way.
Photo @ Mengyan Gong
Eager to explore further? We warmly invite you to join other sessions in our Foundations of Chinese Tea Ceremony series. Discover new teas and teaware, and explore more brewing techniques.