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TeaTrekker
Master Classes in Tea |
 Our
series of six evenings is an exploration of
'The Six
Classes of Tea', and are adapted from the tea classes
and presentations that we have conducted at seminars and
conferences around the country.
Master Class Schedule - Winter 2012
1. Jan 26, 2012 – overview
of 'The Six Classes of Tea'
2.
Feb 9, 2012 – green tea
3.
Feb 23, 2012 – white, yellow & scented tea
4. Mar 8, 2012
– oolong tea
5.
Mar 22, 2012
– black tea
6.
April 5, 2012
– Pu-erh tea
Our
Master Classes: What You Will Learn
As a group we will taste 4 to 6 distinctive teas in each
class and discuss the proper tea steeping methodologies
for the tea. Steeping methods will vary with the type of
tea being discussed, and in some classes attendees will
learn to use a gaiwan or steep tea in an
abbreviated gong-fu style. We will discuss the
important aspects of each class of tea necessary to
develop a clear understanding of that style of tea.
Using the green tea class as an example, we will begin the
class with:
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a
photographic PowerPoint presentation from our tea sourcing
trips which provides background information about green
tea in China, Japan and Korea
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a
close-up look at the most important green tea producing
countries, their tea gardens, green tea processing
techniques, and other variables that make green tea unique
During
the class ( still using green tea as an
example) you will learn:
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 the
history of green tea, the culture of green tea and
traditional tea steeping methods for green tea
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what
differentiates green tea from the other classes of tea
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why
premium green tea and standard, commercial-grade green tea
are so different
and why premium green tea is superior
to the standard grades
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how to
visually assess the appearance of green tea leaf
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to
distinguish the subtle ( and not so subtle ) differences
in flavor and aroma among unique green teas
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how to
steep green tea for the sweetest flavor
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what
teawares are best for steeping green tea
TeaTrekker
Master Classes are held in our store at
65 King
Street, Northampton, MA on Thursday evenings,
from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Attendance is limited to 10 people per class - advance
registration is required. Each class is $25.00 per person
and must be paid for when the reservation is made.
Attendees must be at least 18 years of age; and no
children, please. For those who sign up for all six
classes, a 10% discount will be given off the total cost
of the classes.
Call us - 413-584-5116- or come into the store to sign
up for these classes.
( Sorry, signing up online is not an available option).
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