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Tea Classes

In 2025 and 2026, we’re offering two exciting classes: “Introduction to Tea Enjoyment” and “Tea and Food Pairing.”

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“Introduction to Tea Enjoyment”

Step into the enchanting world of tea, where we’ll dive into its basics and uncover the charm of its many varieties. T

ogether, we’ll explore what makes tea so special and learn about its key elements.

Topics Covered:

  • Tea Types: Explore the differences between White, Green, Oolong, and Black teas, including how each is processed and the amount of caffeine they contain.

  • Renowned Tea Gardens and Producing Countries: Learn about the renowned tea gardens and the countries celebrated for their tea cultivation.

  • Tea and Health: Learn about the health benefits linked to various types of tea.

  • Brewing the Perfect Pot: Master the art of tea preparation and brew the perfect pot every time, alongside fellow enthusiasts, just as we do in our tea room.

  • Tea Tasting: Engage in a comparative tasting of four tea varieties, evaluating their appearance, flavor, and aroma.

  • Sensory Evaluation: Hone your ability to assess teas through sensory analysis.

Pricing: $145 per person, inclusive of materials, handouts, and a 20% discount voucher for purchases at Tea Time (valid only on the day of the class). The minimum group size is eight, with a maximum of twelve participants.

Sign Up: To reserve your spot, please call our store at 650-328-2877 to schedule your time and date. We have designated Wednesdays exclusively for our classes.

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“Tea and Food Pairing”

Delve Deeper into the Art of Tea: Quality, Flavor, and Culinary Pairings

Embark on an advanced journey into the nuances of tea quality, the subtleties of flavor, and the delightful art of pairing tea with food.

Topics We’ll Explore:

  • Tea Grading: Learn how to assess the quality of various teas through professional grading standards.

  • Tea Tasting & Terminology: Familiarize yourself with the terms used to describe the flavor profiles of teas, featuring the esteemed Darjeeling, often referred to as “The Champagne of Teas.”

  • Culinary Pairings: Experience a five-course menu thoughtfully paired with five distinct teas, enhancing both the culinary and tea-tasting experience.

Pricing: The cost is $165 per person, which includes all materials, handouts, and a 20% discount voucher for purchases at Tea Time (valid only on the day of the class).

Group Size: The minimum number of participants is eight, with a maximum of twelve.

Sign Up: To join us, please call our store at 650-328-2877 to arrange your preferred time and date. We have set aside Wednesdays exclusively for these classes.

Participants & Location

The participants can be individual (students, friends, couple, kids & parents) and/or groups (schools, companies) who wish to discover the rich and adventurous world of tea. Or just come and have a fun and relaxing tea experience.

 

Each class is a stand-alone unit. However, you are encouraged to attend the introduction and then the intermediate class as a follow-up. No pre-knowledge is required.

 

The class takes place at our Tea Time tea room on appointment after you have purchased the ticket with us. For purchasing please call our tea room 650-328-2877 or order online.

Online Order

Please click the class you want to join:

Instructors

Thao Nguyen: Business Manager for Tea Time in Palo Alto and Lisa's Tea Treasures in Los Altos, overseeing both in-store and off-site tea tasting events. Responsible for selecting and purchasing Tea Time’s extensive tea collection, as well as merchandising, marketing, and sales. Holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree with a focus on English and Marketing from the University of Odense in Denmark.

 

Tim Pham: Food technologist with over 16 years of experience in the food and drink industry, specializing in quality assurance and sensory tasting. Also skilled in marketing and sales to wholesalers and specialty stores, with more than a decade managing the tea business and exploring its culinary aspects. Holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Food Engineering from Wageningen University in the Netherlands.

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