Tea Tasting and Brewing Workshop

Curated tea tasting flight & class in San Francisco exploring tea culture, artisanal styles, & home brewing



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 15 guests    

  $50 - $110 ($110 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $55/guest for 2 guests, $50/guest for 3+ guests)

San Francisco
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Food & Drink
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Tea
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Kid Friendly Gifts
Dive deep into the most ancient and globally celebrated drink—tea! This workshop in San Francisco includes a professionally guided tea tasting & Chinese tea ceremony, alongside a thorough introduction to the world of tea and modern-day brewing.
Whether you're a curious foodie or a burgeoning tea aficionado, this class is designed to help you explore a whole new breadth of tea flavors and traditions. From White to Pu'er, Taiwanese mountain forests to Victorian gardens, taste a sample of the world at your very own table!
This fun and educational experience includes a curated tea tasting flight, an overview of tea's history and evolution, modern leaf styles, home brewing techniques, tips on purchasing in SF and much more. Your workshop is hosted by Garrett Wong – a former Peet’s District Trainer, café manager, and local tea professional since 2017.
Class Details:
This workshop is ideal for tea enthusiasts of all levels and group sizes. Book a tasting for private parties, a date night activity, corporate team-building, café curriculum, school events, personal education, or any other event in San Francisco city!
What You’ll Experience:
  • Tea Tasting Flight: Savor a carefully selected range of pure teas, infused teas, and tisanes representing the major worldwide tea spectrum, including varieties uncommon in the United States.
  • Tea Fundamentals: Understand how oxidation, roasting, terroir, varietals, and different traditions' processing methodology influence tea flavors.
  • Tea History: Learn about the origins, legends and rich cultural history of tea from ancient China to the modern California.
  • Brewing Techniques: Explore the science behind both Eastern and Western styles of perfect tea preparation, and custom tips on how to brew at home or for work.
  • Taste of Eastern Tea Traditions: Enjoy a live demo of 工夫茶, the traditional Chinese art of tea brewing, and hands-on experience with traditional Taiwanese and Japanese tea tools.
  • Teaware and Storage: Learn about different types of teaware, their different materials, and how to clean, store, purchase and handle them safely.
  • Sourcing Tea: Get expert advice on hunting down your favorite, high-quality tea for your friends or yourself!
Whether you're looking to deepen your hospitality repertoire, explore cultural heritage, or simply enjoy a fun day off with your favorite coworkers, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in a fresh cup of relaxing tea!


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
 
What you'll get
Curated tea tasting flight, tea class, tea ceremony demo, hands-on instruction
 
What to bring
Nothing required at location besides an outlet for a water boiler
 
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 13 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 7 miles of SF, to a venue of your choice

Tea Tasting and Brewing Workshop location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Garrett Wong
Garrett Wong


Hello! I'm Garrett, a former biotech scientist turned café manager, private instructor, and former Peet's Coffee & Tea District Trainer for the San Francisco Downtown. I currently offer classes on Tea Tasting & Brewing, with an upcoming sister course on Coffee and Latte Art.
I've been in the industry since 2017, run tea-based popups, won pre-pandemic Barista Competitions, and cater to all skill levels from home barista to Managerial staff. I love guiding fellow caffeine-lovers through the infinite world of coffee & tea flavors, and look forward to helping you brew the perfect cup!

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2025-03-07 15:00:00
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