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
