TeaGeekWiki:Current events
September 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2-4pm at the Hawthorn Tea Room, Tacoma, WA
All the Tea in China Perhaps not covering quite all the tea in China, this class will cover all the tea origins that Head Tea Geek, Michael Coffey, saw on his recent trip to China. In addition to a light luncheon, participants will get to enjoy Dragonwell green tea, and Tie Guanyin ("Iron Goddess of Mercy") wulong, direct from their places of origin. Michael will also share his experiences travelling China learning about not only tea but other linguistic and cultural quirks of the regions he visited, from dealing with the massive crowds of Shanghai during the World Expo to meeting of living legend (or at least a legend's descendant). Reserve your spot today by contacting the tea room at 253-238-9021.
October 2011
NORTHWEST TEA FESTIVAL, Seattle, WA
Saturday, October 1, 1:30-2:30pm
Tea Chemistry: Reactions in Leaf and Cup All of the amazing flavors, colors, and aromas in a cup of pure tea are the result of chemical reactions--in the tea plant, during the preparation of the leaf, or during the process of brewing and drinking a cup. We will look at some of the major reactions and what they mean to your tea drinking experience. This is not a beginner’s class; participants should at least know what basic processing differences lead to green, wulong, and black teas.All of the amazing flavors, colors, and aromas in a cup of pure tea are the result of chemical reactions--in the tea plant, during the preparation of the leaf, or during the process of brewing and drinking a cup. $20 materials fee, max 10 participants. Register on the NW Tea Festival website
Sunday, October 2, 1:30-2:30pm
Becoming a Tea Master: Reflections on Skill, Experience, and Tea Certification What do you know about tea? What CAN you know about tea? Join Michael J. Coffey of Tea Geek at the SA Tea Stage in an exploration of tea knowledge, how it’s acquired, and who sets the standards here and abroad. The presentation will also cover differences between tea certification options.
