Sunday, December 11 10am to 12pm
RESOBOX Gallery & Cafe :
41-26 27th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Japanese tea has a long history, intricate manufacturing method, abundant variety and several different ways to brew. Guest speaker Elsa Carette, who works in the tea industry, will share her experiences and knowledge on Japanese tea. She will be discussing topics such as how different water temperatures bring out different flavor profiles in the teas and looking more in depth at some of the most traditional Japanese teas including Sencha, Gyokuro, Genmaicha and Matcha. Through her lectures on Japanese tea and a special tasting, you’ll be transferred straight into the Japanese tea world! With this great variety of authentic Japanese tea and snacks to be paired with them at a great value, you won’t want to miss out on this experience! You’ll be able to learn the proper way to drink and prepare tea, just in time to warm up your cold winter days. Bring your friends and experience tea through a Japanese perspective!
We will dive into tea, including what it actually is, how it is made and what makes Japanese tea unique.
We will look at the history of tea in Japan, as well as its current situation amongst farming communities and companies.
We will also explore and taste the most famous and traditional Japanese teas.
For tickets visit: www.resobox.com