Tea Introductions: Tea at the Extremes

Tea at the Extremes: White & Puerh - A Study in Contrasts

Journey to opposite ends of the tea processing spectrum in this fascinating 90-minute workshop that explores tea's most minimal and maximal transformations. Discover how the same Camellia sinensis plant can create everything from delicate, barely-processed white teas to complex, deeply fermented and aged Puerh teas.

What You'll Explore...

White Tea Deep Dive:

• Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen) and White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) varieties
• Minimal processing techniques and why "less is more"
• Proper brewing methods for maximum flavour extraction
• Terroir impact on delicate flavours
• Health benefits of minimal oxidation

Puerh Tea Journey:

• Raw (sheng) vs. ripe (shou) Puerh differences
• Traditional fermentation and aging processes
• How taste evolves over years and decades
• Investment and collectibility aspects

What You'll Learn:

• The complete tea processing spectrum from white to dark
• How oxidation, fermentation, and aging transform flavour
• Professional brewing techniques for each tea type
• Quality indicators and selection criteria

What You'll Experience:

• Guided tastings of premium white and aged teas
• Side-by-side brewing technique practice

What's Included:

• Tastings of 4+ premium teas
• Take-home workshop booklet with steeping tips
  
• A little of your favourite tea to take home
• 20% off all products in the shop on the day

Ready to explore how processing creates tea's incredible diversity? You'll leave with the knowledge to select, steep, and even age these specialty teas at home. Perfect for tea enthusiasts and tea curious alike. See you soon!

Location: In the shop - 720 Station Ave. #103, Langford BC V9B 2S1