Craft & Connection Part I - Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Groundfloor | Oakland, CA

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Explore six premium green teas from Japan and China, and create your own custom blend.
About this Event

Part one of three Tea and Craft & Connection events this Fall 🍂

All workshop dates: Saturday, Sept 20, Oct 18, and Nov 15

Purchase a discounted $50.00 ticket that includes all three workshops!

What You'll Experience on this Guided Tasting Journey

Explore six premium green teas from Japan and China:

  • Young Hyson - Delicate Chinese tea with floral sweetness
  • Gunpowder - Bold, robust tea with distinctive pellet shape
  • Jasmine Green - Scented with real jasmine flowers
  • Matcha - Ceremonial powdered tea with intense umami
  • Mecha - Japanese tea with robust flavor and toasted notes
  • Sencha - Japan's everyday favorite with fresh, grassy notes

Create Your Signature Blend

Option A: Choose a base of Green Tea + Herbal Blend

Option B: Choose a base of Hibiscus, Chamomile, Peppermint, or Rooibos

Add aromatic herbs for wellness and flavor:

  • Ginger (warming & digestive)
  • Mint (cooling & drying)
  • Rose hips (tart & vitamin-rich)
  • Rose petals (romantic & floral)
  • Lemon balm (citrusy & calming)
  • Chamomile (honey-sweet & relaxing)
  • Elderberry (anti-inflammatory & tart)
  • Schisandra Berry (adaptogen and "five flavor")
  • Orange Peel (citrusy & digestive)
  • Cinnamon (warming & digestive)
  • Lavender (slightly warming & relaxing)
  • Ashwaghanda (adaptogen & calming)
  • Licorice (anti-inflammatory & digestive)
  • Sage (warming & anti-septic)

Perfect For

✨Tea lovers wanting to deepen their knowledge

✨Beginners curious about green tea varieties

✨Gift seekers looking for a unique experience

✨Wellness enthusiasts interested in herbal benefits

✨Creative spirits who love hands-on activities

What's Included

During the Workshop:

  • Tea tasting of 6 premium green teas
  • Guidance on flavor profiles and origins
  • All blending materials and equipment
  • Palate cleansers and tasting cups

Take Home:

2 oz bag of your custom blend

Brewing guide with your recipe

Reference card for future blending

Tasting notes from today's exploration


Investment: $25 per person

Includes: All materials, tasting, instruction, and 2 oz take-home blend

What to Bring: Just yourself and your curiosity!

Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly

Ready to Blend?

Transform your tea experience from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're seeking the perfect morning energizer, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a soothing evening wind-down, you'll leave with the knowledge and your own custom creation.

Book your spot today and discover your signature tea blend!

Refund if the event is cancelled


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Agenda

đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
30 min | Tea Tasting Journey

Info: Guided tasting of all six green teas with flavor discussion


đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
20 min | Blending Principles

Info: Learn the art of combining teas and herbs


đź•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
30 min | Create Your Blend

Info: Hands-on blending with expert guidance


đź•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
15 min | Package & Label

Info: Finalize your take-home blend with brewing instructions


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Where is it happening?

Groundfloor, 4055 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, United States

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Tickets

USD 23.18 to USD 55.20

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