Explore and learn about famous Chinese oolong teas and gain a comprehensive knowledge of oolong tea; its categories, the history and culture, their true origins and terroirs, the craftsmanship involved in the making of a fine oolong, brewing techniques and health benefits. Taste a flight of four types of best oolong teas, along with Chinese gourmet savories and western sweet treats. An incredible knowledge-packed oolong tea specific education and an exquisite tearoom experience you will enjoy. 

This class is conducted by Victoria Wu, founder, a tea expert and professional taster. She has been curating authentic high quality teas for nine years and has traveled extensively to historical tea regions, learning first hand from growers and tea masters, and through her studies of Chinese tea at various institutions throughout China. 

Class is two hours in duration and conducted in a small class setting with an exclusive rich tea culture environment. 

• Oolong tea classification, major regions, history, culture. 
• Major oolong tea regions, terroir and their characteristics. 
• Tasting and comparison a flight of five oolong teas, including Tie Guan Ying, Phoenix Dan Cong and Wuyi Rock oolong. Each attendee is given two gongfu teacups for comparison. 
  
• Gognfu tea tradition and how to properly brew in gongfu style.
• The health benefits of different types of oolong tea.
• How to select a high quality oolong tea and what is the proper storage method. 
• Gourmet Chinese savories and Western sweet treats.

When:  Sunday 3-5pm, Nov, 10th, 2024

Where:  Fairfax, VA.