Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

Sep
20

4055 Telegraph Ave

Oakland, CA

About this Groundfloor Gathering

Discover, Taste & Create Your Perfect Tea Blend

Take Home: 1 oz custom tea blend (8-10 servings)

What You'll Experience

🍃 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

Choose your own adventure:

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)

Shisandra 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)

All teas sourced from Monterey Herb Co and Lhasa Karnak 

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:

1 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: $15 per person

Includes: All materials, tasting, instruction, and 1 oz take-home blend

What to Bring: Just yourself and your curiosity!

Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly

Light snacks and nibbles will be provided 

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!

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