Valentine's Taiwanese Tea & Chocolate Tasting

Join us for an intimate tasting experience celebrating the harmony of artisan Taiwanese teas and carefully curated craft chocolates. Sam and Olivia have thoughtfully selected a lineup of Taiwanese teas from and paired them with bean-to-bar chocolates from and standout chocolate makers from Canada and abroad.

Together, we will explore flavour, texture, aroma, and origin, discovering how tea and chocolate elevate one another in surprising ways. This relaxed and guided experience is a wonderful way to slow down, learn about Taiwanese tea and artisan chocolates, and indulge your senses.

A cozy and delicious way to celebrate love for tea, chocolate, and great company. Treat yourself, invite a friend, or bring your loved one to an intimate Tea and Chocolate Tasting!

Event Details:

• Date: February 14 & 15, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
• Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
• Location: , Unit 308 - 698 Seymour Street, Vancouver (Buzzer 308)
• Capacity: Limited to 10 guests per session

*Seating is limited to make sure you have the best experience possible! Please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the session starts.

Meet your Hosts:

Sam Shem from Leaf and Craft

Sam Shem is the founder of and leads this tasting with a refined, creative approach to Taiwanese Tea, balancing traditional and modern brewing styles. With a background as an artist, curator, and pastry chef, and years of experience in fine dining. Sam emphasizes flavour, craftsmanship, and authenticity. Through multiple sourcing trips to Taiwan and close relationships with farmers and roasters, Sam presents small-batch teas a a ritual of connection, presence, and shared experience.

Olivia Wu from YI SHI Cacao Collective

Olivia Wu is the chocolate guide for this tea and chocolate tasting and the founder of. A certified Level 2 IICCT chocolate taster with over a decade of baking experience, Olivia curates immersive bean-to-bar tastings that highlight flavour, origin, and craft. Having completed a tree-to-bar certificate in Taiwan, she brings a deep appreciation for cacao and invites guests to experience chocolate through thoughtful and sensory lenses.

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Host or Publisher YI SHI Cacao Collective