TeaGeekWiki:Current events
March 2010
Sunday, March 28, Noon
Tea Basics Certification Training: Black Teas This class is the third in the Tea Geek certification training series. Learn the definition of the most widely consumed family of teas, taste some of the more famous ones, and learn both grading ("What's FTGFOP1 mean?") and how and where they are made. See "Series" below for full description of the series.
Sunday, March 28, 2 pm
Shades of Earl Grey Taking its inspiration from Laura Childs' third Teahouse Mystery, Shades of Earl Grey, we will be delving into the world of flavored teas--specifically the origins and many, many variations on the oldest and most popular flavored teas in the Western world, Earl Grey. Taste different Earl Grey blends, and enjoy a light luncheon, all for only $20. To register, contact The Hawthorn Tea room
Series
TEA BASICS CERTIFICATION TRAINING Tea Geek is launching a skills and knowledge based certification series, and by attending this training, you will learn everything you need for the basic level. It includes a little history and culture. You'll learn different brewing methods and how to identify a handful of famous teas by sight, flavor, and taste. When you complete the evaluation, you'll receive a certificate detailing your areas of knowledge and skill.
The course takes place over 6 sessions:
- Session 1 (Jan): Introduction, History, and the Tea Plant
* Session 2 (Feb): Green Teas
- Session 3 (Mar): Black Teas
- Session 4 (Apr): Wulong Teas
- Session 5 (May): White, Yellow, and Puer Teas
- Session 6 (Jun): Brewing Skills
Evaluation can be held immediately after the course in June, or scheduled at a later time. Lessons are stand-alone and can be taken individually at $40 each. Sign up for the whole series for only $192 (a 20% discount)and the evaluation fee of $50 is waived. You save $98 over taking individual classes plus the evaluation! Of course, Tea Geek members can use their personal discount code to get an additional discount on individual classes or the series.
Classes are held at the Hawthorne Tea Room in Tacoma, WA.
