Tea culture Lesson
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A Guided Encounter with the Art of Taiwanese Tea
Traditional Tea Culture Lesson
A Guided Encounter with the Art of Taiwanese Tea
Discover the art of Taiwanese tea ceremony through a quiet, focused traditional tea culture lesson at ZIYO. Rooted in East Asian tradition, our sessions celebrate tea not as performance, but as presence — cultivated through aged teas, antique vessels, and mindful charcoal brewing.
Our traditional tea culture lesson goes beyond learning how to brew: they guide you into the rhythm, materials, and spirit of tea. Each class is a personalised, meditative experience that explores the deeper meanings behind tea culture, stillness, and hospitality. It’s not about memorising steps — but understanding the heart behind every gesture.
We draw upon the spirit of Taiwanese high-mountain tea — slow-grown, weathered, and layered with subtlety — as a mirror to your own inner state. Tea becomes a way to slow down, to pay attention, and to return to something essential: warmth, timing, and care.
What You’ll Experience in a Traditional Tea Culture Lesson
In your tea lesson, you will:
Be introduced to the rhythm and structure of an authentic Taiwanese-style ceremony
Brew with antique and artisan teaware — learning how materials and form shape the flavour and expression of tea
Explore aged oolong teas and seasonal selections, guided by timing, temperature, and intuition
Compare kettle materials (cast iron, silver, copper, tin, etc.) and discover how they influence water quality
Learn charcoal placement and fire-based heating techniques — rarely taught but essential to traditional brewing
Share tea with handmade snacks in a setting that invites reflection and quiet attention
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Format & Booking
All tea lessons are taught one-on-one or in small groups (maximum 2 participants), ensuring a private, focused environment tailored to your pace.
Each booking includes two 120-minute sessions, held weekly or at your preferred rhythm.
*Experience the subtle beauty of Chabana (茶花) — seasonal flowers arranged for the tea space, reflecting nature’s quiet poetry
