Tea Tasting And Blending For Two
A good cup of tea is an integral part of contemporary British culture. Everyone loves a cuppa, but how much do you actually know about what you're drinking? Has your tea gone through the 'cut, tear, curl' process or the orthodox process? And what is the difference between black and oolong tea? Let Alex Probyn explain, as a master tea blender who has tasted over a million cups of tea... and counting! (not bad considering that the average person will drink 50,000 cups in their lifetime.) After talking about the history, origin, manufacture and different styles, you'll taste a combination of up to 24 teas, including white, green, oolong, black, herbal and teas of the world. Alex will teach you the art of slurping and spitting (all in the best possible taste) and then put your newfound skills into practice by creating your own blend to take home.
- Become a tea expert with the help of Alex Probyn - master tea blender
- Learn about the history, origin, styles and different tastes of tea
- Taste up to 24 different types of tea and choose from two London venues
- Learn the art of slurping and spitting and why it's necessary to help you define taste
- Create your very own blend to take home with you
Availability
Saturdays approximately four times a year at Canary Wharf or one Wednesday evening per month at Shad Thames.
Participant Guidelines
Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Both venues welcome disabled participants and offer full wheelchair access.
Duration
Your tea tasting session will last for approximately three hours.
Numbers On Day
There will be up to 20 people taking part.
Spectators
As the experience is exclusive to paying participants only, no spectators can be permitted.
Dress Code
Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be standing for extended periods of time.
Other Info
Don't eat anything with a particularly strong taste (including spicy food) before your experience, as this can affect your taste buds.