Introduction to Loose Leaf Tea

Learn about tea from leaf to cup. Explore how geography, culture, climate and processing transforms a humble leaf into the wide variety of teas enjoyed around the world. Taste green, oolong and oxidized varieties and learn about the terminology and taxonomy used to describe them.

Jonathan is a Certified Tea Master (ITEI) based in Minneapolis. He has a passion for connecting students with tea’s 5,000 year old cultural heritage. He created the Tenmoku Tea brand as a vehicle to deliver the skills and understanding needed to elevate tea’s perception and appreciation in the region.

Workshop begins at 10:30 in the garden at Horta Culture and will include a tea tasting.