Category Archives: Tea Tasting

Tea classes, by Eric Glass/Fragrant Cup

Kateri’s friend, Eric Glass, will be offering 3 upcoming classes at our shop. Only 5 participants per class, due to our space limitations.

Eric has traveled widely through tea growing regions in China, Taiwan, and Korea and has befriended a range of tea masters and producers. His knowledge of tea making methods and brewing experience is substantial.

Information and ticket/registration at the links below:

Gongfu cha, the Fundamentals – Sun 10/11/26 2-4pm – You will get actual hands-on guidance and experience in this ages old Chinese method. Equipment will be provided (and some available for purchase afterwards), or you can bring your own equipment to learn best how to use it. [Shop Tea purchase discount offered to all attendees]

Korean Balhyocha – Thur 10/15/26 5-7pm – an opportunity to experience this lovely tea from Korea. It can be simply be described as a oolong processed black tea, but there is more to it than that. Enjoy learning about the tea makers while you sip many steeps of this tea. [Shop Tea purchase discount offered to all attendees]

Steeping Do’s and Don’ts – a Deep Dive – Thur 11/12/26 5-7pm Take advantage of Eric’s many years of observation, inquiry, and making tea of all types. [Shop Tea purchase discount offered to all attendees]

Matcha, Matcha, Matcha…

Side by side
Side by side

Our July 4th Matcha tasting was a huge hit, and it was overwhelmingly agreed that our new matchas from Hattori Farms, via Tealet are well worth the extra price.

“I finally found a matcha I like”

and, others said “I’ve never tried matcha because I didn’t realize how easy it is.”

As well as selling Hattori matchas in affordable quantities, we will continue to carry our current organic, premium grade matcha – great for lattes and cooking (though higher quality than common cooking grade).  We served this one at Maplewood’s “Let Them Eat Art” festival on 7/8, and it was a great opportunity to turn more tea drinkers on to the flavor and health benefits of this green wonder [the First Green Drink].

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This photo image by Mallory Stammer