Sunday, July 12th 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 three Yellow Teas:
• Huo Shan Huang Ya – Huo Shan Huang Ya is a lightly oxidized yellow tea with notes reminiscent of green tea, but rounder, sweeter, and less tannic. The strong chestnut flavor is the signature characteristic of this tea. Huoshan is a renowned yellow tea-producing area in Anhui province. Due to its sweet, refreshing aroma and mellow taste, Huo Shan Huang Ya quickly gained popularity and was listed as a tribute tea during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
• Mengding Huang Ya – this tea is made using only the most tender raw material of the first spring tea grown on Mengding Mountain in Sichuan Province of China. Tea pickers collect the leaves from an old local cultivar, Lao Chuan Cha (老川茶). The tea bushes were planted on the mountain slopes more than 70 years ago. They now grow freely, scattered on the hills, in a semi-wild state. The tea master harvests and processes the leaves by hand in small batches. Mr. Yao, our friend and an amazing tea master, has been producing tea for years, using labor-intensive, time-consuming traditional methods to preserve and pass down the region's cultural legacy and centuries-old tea-making customs.
• Huo Shan Huang Xiao Cha – coming from the same pristine, beautiful mountain as Huo Shan Huang Ya, Huang Xiao Cha will greet you with notes of quince and dried apricots. The signature sweet nuttiness of yellow teas complements the flavor. The mouthfeel of this tea is particularly pleasing, characterized by a creamy, tingly sensation that makes each sip a refreshing experience.
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Customer Reviews
I've gone several times to the tastings, since, unlike other places in NYC where they charge you $20-$30 to taste one tea, you get to try 3 teas for $20.
It's always a relaxing session where you can learn a little along the way and chat at the table where the people are always willing to just talk and listen. Not to mention, the tea never fails to be great (with flavors ranging from fragrant fruits to milk and honey. And perhaps some "milky cardboard" here and there).
If you have the time to sit and relax for 3 hours with some nice tea and company, I highly suggest giving it a try. And I repeat: it's only $20 to try 3 teas!
Loved a whole experience of Chinese tea presentation. Learned so much information about history of different teas; how to prepare those loose leaf teas, enjoyed most of teas.
It was such an amazing experience. Everything about this tea ceremony was absolutely amazing. I truly enjoyed the entire process – it was calming, beautiful, and deeply engaging. The teaware was incredible – every piece looked like a work of art, and the aroma of the tea was unforgettable. Each tea we tried was delicious, and the host gave a fascinating explanation about every one, which made the experience even more meaningful. The place where the ceremony took place was simply breathtaking. Every detail of the interior felt special and intentional – it was like stepping into another world. The atmosphere, the design, the cups – everything was perfect. I highly recommend this experience to absolutely everyone. It’s truly something extraordinary that stays with you long after it’s over.
It was just mind-blowing experience. Does not matter whether you like tea or not - it is so worth it. The host is amazing, he knows EVERYTHING about the tea and traditions. Be ready for tea experience you won't find anywhere else in NYC
The tea tasting is a perfect way to learn about loose leaf teas and steeping styles, about different tea varieties, or to deepen an existing tea practice. I enjoyed having the opportunity to try new yellow teas, to purchase my favorites, and to talk about tea. Path of Cha is an oasis, and I will definitely come to another tasting :)
