一期一会
The Art of Tea
Introduction & Foundations
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Philosophy of tea (culture, lifestyle, refinement)
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Basics of tea: main types (green, oolong, black, pu-erh, etc.)
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Flavor wheel as learning tool
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Teas
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Japanese teas: sencha, matcha, gyokuro, hojicha
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Korean teas: nokcha (ujeon, sejak, jungjak, daejak), balhyocha, hwangcha
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Taiwanese teas: high mountain oolong, Oriental Beauty, Dongding, Tie Guan Yin, Red Oolong, Bi-Lo-Chung, Taiwan black teas
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Chinese Pu er Tea
Sensory Experience
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Visual, aroma, taste, texture
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Tasting practice with Taiwan teas, Japan teas, and comparisons with Korea
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Linking Balhyocha (Korea) and Bi-Lo-Chung (Taiwan) to green and oolong traditions
Creation
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Pairings: chocolate, cheese, desserts, main dishes, whisky/cocktails, afternoon tea
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Modern adaptations: matcha latte, hojicha latte, cold brew
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Bringing tea into modern daily life