The Art of Tea

Tea Courses at Soasana Zurich

Diana, our yoga teacher from Korea, is also a certified Tea Sommelier, nationally recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of China (Taiwan). She is excited to introduce you to the world of tea and to share a piece of East Asian culture with you.

Each course runs for 4 weeks and is designed to be taken as a whole, as the classes build on one another and go deeper into the topic week by week. However, it is also perfectly fine to join just one session! You will still learn a lot, enjoy the experience, and not feel overwhelmed.

The Art of Tea: Oolong Tea (February - March)

Discover the depth and complexity of oolong tea. The course will include:

• An introduction to the history of tea and the six major types.
• How oolong is produced and how it differs from other types of tea.
• Proper steeping methods you can use at home with friends and family.
• Tasting different varieties of oolong, such as Taiwanese High Mountain Oolong and Chinese Fenghuang Dancong.
• Learning the fundamentals of tea tasting.
• Recognizing and appreciating flavours and aromas with the help of tea meditation.
• Distinguishing oolong from other teas through guided tasting.

Dates:

• Feb 27, 17:30–19:00
• Mar 6, 17:30–19:00
• Mar 13, 17:30–19:00
• Mar 20, 17:30–19:00

The Art of Tea: Green Tea (May - June)

Discover the richness and variety of green tea. The course will include:

• An introduction to the history of tea and the six major types.
• How green tea is produced and how it differs from other types of tea.
• Proper steeping methods you can use at home with friends and family.
• Tasting major varieties of green tea, such as Chinese Xihu Longjing, Korean Sejak, and Japanese Matcha.
• Learning the fundamentals of tea tasting.
• Recognizing and appreciating flavours and aromas with the help of tea meditation.
• Distinguishing green tea from other teas through guided tasting.

Dates:

• May 8, 17:30–19:00
• May 22, 17:30–19:00
• May 29, 17:30–19:00
• Jun 26, 17:30–19:00