Tea culture Lesson
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A Guided Encounter with the Art of Taiwanese Tea
Tea Lessons
An Introduction to the Art of Taiwanese Tea Ceremony
Taiwanese tea culture is known for its elegance, sincerity, and deep connection to nature. Born from a quietly evolving tradition, it celebrates the act of brewing as a form of presence—guided not by strict ritual, but by intuition, rhythm, and care.
At ZIYO, our tea lessons offer a hands-on introduction to this living heritage—not simply how to drink tea, but how to prepare, serve, and appreciate it with full attention.
Rooted in traditional Taiwanese tea practices, these sessions centre around high-mountain oolongs, seasonal and aged teas, and the understated beauty of personal tea ceremony. The lessons are taught in an intimate setting, with close guidance and time for reflection.
You will:
- Be introduced to the flow and structure of a traditional Taiwanese-style tea ceremony
- Work with antique and artisan teaware, learning how their materials and forms shape the brewing experience
- Explore teapot selection and which clays, glazes, and styles best suit different teas
- Compare how various kettle materials—copper, silver, cast iron, tin, clay, and glass—affect the quality and structure of water
- Learn about different types of charcoal, placement techniques, and heat control—an essential yet rarely taught element of fire-based brewing
- Practice brewing a range of teas (especially oolongs) with refined attention to water, timing, and gesture
- Share a meditative tea session with complementary handmade snacks, completing the ceremony
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Lessons are sold in blocks, with each block consisting of two 120-minute sessions.
Students are welcome to schedule the sessions according to their own rhythm—most choose to attend weekly, but timing is flexible.
All lessons are conducted one-on-one or with a maximum of two participants, ensuring an intimate and focused learning environment tailored to your needs.
