Craft & Connection Part I - Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Groundfloor | Oakland, CA

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





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
Where is it happening?
Groundfloor, 4055 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 55.20
