Sunday, September 6th at 1:00pm
2202 Ave X, Brooklyn, New York
Every other Sunday, while the shop is closed, we set aside a couple of hours to brew and share tea with new and old friends, and you're invited :)
It's a casual, friendly tea tasting, where we try 3 different teas (see below). It will be either new arrivals, old favorites, or fresh samples. We will take time to explore their origins, how they were made, and what we're tasting. It's not a class or a lecture – just tea, conversation, and a chance to slow down and enjoy the moment :)
We like to keep it small – there are only 6 seats available, so if you're planning to come, it's a good idea to reserve your spot in advance. The price is nominal, to cover the cost of the teas we are tasting.
So, if you're free on this day and want to try some good teas with good people – join us. We'll be here, kettle on :)
This time, we will be tasting the following three teas:
• Da Yu Ling Oolong (Taiwan) – this tea is grown at one of the highest tea plantations in the world, at an elevation of 2,200 to 2,400 meters in the misty peaks of the Central Mountain Range. This high-altitude location, paired with foggy weather year-round, causes the tea leaves to grow slowly, resulting in a smooth, rich flavor that sets Da Yu Ling apart from other oolongs. The pristine environment, surrounded by ancient forests, adds to the tea's unique character.
• "Pear Mountain" Li Shan Oolong (Taiwan) – this tea comes from Heping village, in the high mountains of Taiwan. It benefits from the cooler temperatures and misty conditions typical of high-altitude regions, which contribute to its unique flavor profile. Li Shan Oolong Tea undergoes a very light oxidation and a gentle roast, preserving its delicate floral notes and sweetness. The aroma of this tea sends us to a serene, floral garden full of orchids.
• "Thunder Dragon" Himalayan Green Tea (Bhutan) – This unique green tea comes from Bhutan – the last Buddhist Kingdom and a small Himalayan country known for its profound respect for nature. Tea is not widespread in Bhutan. We were introduced to this tea by our friend Sebastian, who has spent many years traveling and organizing tours to Bhutan. During one of his visits to Bhutan in the mid-'90s, he heard rumors about tea plants near the royal family's former winter palace in Samcholing. He searched for the tea garden, found it abandoned, and invested many years in reviving it. Today, that once-forgotten garden is thriving and hand-tended by a co-op of about 30 women, producing what remains Bhutan's only green tea.
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