Gong Fu Cha is a method of brewing tea developed in China more than five hundred years ago. In this approach, through first being challenged by a tea, one acquires the skills needed to brew it correctly, revealing a tea's full range of flavors and recognizing its qualities. In "Introduction to Gong Fu Cha" we will explore the many different types of teas grown in China and learn the specific ways to unlock their full potential.

Using nothing but curiosity and our senses, paired with a chosen teapot, this workshop will be a practice in "doing more with less" and understanding the practical basis of how to brew tea through direct experience knowledge.

All tea and teaware will be available to use, though it is encouraged to bring your own (Yixing and/or Chaozhou) teapot to this workshop as this will help you to become more adept with your own wares.