An Introduction to Chinese Teas: Tuesday 6th, 7-8:30pm. In this session we will explore the world of Chinese Teas- rare white teas, green teas, oolongs, black teas, puerh and herbals will all be explored. You will learn what makes these teas different, how to brew them and about the “chi” or energy each kind embodies. After this class you will be able to approach any Chinese tea and have the skills to get the most out of it. $35/person.
Health and Tea. Thursday 8th. 7-8:30pm. This session explores the different health benefits of tea and how to use tea as a simple medicine to improve the quality of your life. Many teas have the ability to improve vitality, nourish, ground you, help circulation, chi flow and to clear blocks out of the system. We will drink some very special teas so you can experience yourself the life-promoting qualities of rare tea. $35/person. Limit 7 people.
Sacred Tea and Meditation: Saturday 10th. 9-1015am. In this session we will drink rare aged puer teas and a few other treats that will put you naturally into a calm, grounded yet expansive state- these teas will naturally lead you into mediation. This will be followed by a half hour meditation session. This is a great way to start your weekend and those of you who have come know how fun it is. $15-35 sliding scale.
Workshop: The Lotus Cup- Using Tea for Meditation, Self Cultivation, Yoga and Ecstatic Practices. Saturday 10th 11am-1pm. Rare teas can be used for a variety of self cultivation practices. In this class you will learn how to use different teas to support and enhance your practices. You will learn what kind of teas have what effect internally and how to build your own tea collection which will serve you in your arts. $50/person.
Elegant Chinese Tea Ceremony. Sunday 11th. 4-530pm. On this afternoon we will have a formal Chinese Tea Ceremony and drink several rare teas. The Chinese Tea ceremony is quite simple, fun and elegant and it will give you a deep experience of the power, beauty and elegance of tea. There will very rare teas, tea snacks, flowers, incense and music. $35/person.
How to Buy Tea. Monday 12th, 7-8:30pm. This is an extremely useful class for those of you exploring the vast world of tea but unsure what to look for. Some tea is just a wonderful drink, but good teas can improve health, your state of mind and being and can be quite a profound experience. We will focus on green teas, oolongs and puerh tea. Come learn what to look for. $35/person.
Rolling in Flowers, An Exploration of Eastern and Western Herbal Teas. Tuesday 13th. In this class we will explore the world of herbal teas. Many of these teas have great healing benefits, are very nutritional and are very calming to mind, body and spirit. You will also learn how to put together a selection of healing teas for home use. $35/person.
Beauty in A Cup, the Art of Brewing Tea. 7-9pm. Wednesday 14th. This tasting explores the art of brewing. We will learn about water, Asian tea ware, how much tea to use and what kind of tea ware suits which kind of teas. This is an art of endless depth, subtlety and nuance, and one which once you are given the keys- can become a source of endless pleasure and exploration for you. $35/person.
Walking with the Immortals, a Night of Drinking Aged Puer Teas. Tuesday 27th. 7-9pm. This evening is not to be missed; we will drink rare aged puer teas which will leave you walking on the clouds, really. These precious teas have the ability to shift you into many states- deep relaxation, joy, profound expansion, meditation or make you”tea drunk’ These teas are considered very sacred in Asia and it is considered a rare privilege to drink them. Heavens Tea is one of the few places in the West where these teas are shared freely with the public. We will drink teas that are 15-40 years old. Dont miss this! $50/person, limit 7 people.
Drinking the Mountains. Rare Chinese Oolongs Thursday 29th. 7-830pm. In this class we will drink rare oolongs from several sacred tea mountains in Taiwan and China. These teas are of a quality that is rarely seen in the West and each tea is a journey in itself- presenting worlds of aromas, flavors, and experiences. This will be a very fun evening and will open your eyes to the profound nature of rare teas and their positive effects on your mind, body and spirit. $40/person.
Saturday 31st. 9-1015am. Sacred Tea and Meditation. In this session we will drink rare aged puer teas and a few other treats that will put you naturally into a calm, grounded yet expansive state- these teas will naturally lead you into mediation. This will be followed by a half hour meditation session. This is a great way to start your weekend and those of you who have come know how fun it is. $15-35 sliding scale.
The Summer Teahouse
