The Tea Bar offers you the opportunity learn the Art & Beauty of Tea. Through the many Tea Topics offered you can discover the wonderful health benefits of tea, the history of tea and other interesting facts & tips about drinking the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world all while you enjoy a cup of Tea with your friends... At our Tea Tasting Bar you will explore through tasting,discussion and interaction various topics relating to tea.

The investment in discovering the hidden world of Tea is $25 per person.
The class are 2-3 hrs long.

If this is something that is brewing in you to learn and experience, keep an eye on our calendar or subscribe to our E news to keep you informed of scheduled Tea dates or get together a group and book a Bar class. It’s High time you tried some tea!!!

1. Tea Basics 101
This is the class that offer the foundation of Teas. Learn what tea really is, how it is grown, processed and the difference between each variety. This is a good one to start with before moving on to the other Tea topics

2.Tea for Cooking
For centuries the Chinese and Japanese have been consuming tea not only as a beverage but also as an ingredient in their food. The Western World is now catching onto this healthful trend. Tea can be used as a broth, as a spice/herb, a rub, infused juice, a sauce, base for creams, stocks, smoke flavoring and garnish. Tea adds complexity and depth to a number of dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts. You can use it as a brewed liquid, dry leaves (either loose or tea bag) or in powder form (Matcha). Discover the culinary delights of tea.

3..Meditation & Tea
Through the way of tea we cultivate harmony, respect, purity and tranquility - the four principles of tea. Experience these four principles during this talk of meditation and "The Way of Tea" with the Chinese Tea Ceremony. During this relaxing, rejuvenating discussion, we will:

• Mindfully savor the deep qualities subtle aspects of oolong teas
• Learn several meditative techniques for tapping into your inner tranquility, harmony and spirit
• Relax through yoga nidra (theta wave relaxation) as we mentally walk through a Japanese Tea Garden
  

4. Traditions of Tea
This talk is intended to instruct the audience on the tradition of Afternoon Tea, how this tradition was started and how it has evolved.

5. Tea & Chocolate pairing
Learn to pair various chocolates with tea for maximum enjoyment of the tea and the chocolate.  Enjoy the flavors of specialty teas and fine chocolates.  Learn how the right tea can enhance the flavor of the chocolate. Get ideas for pairing tea with food much as you would pair wine with food.  Use this information to understand how the tea can enhance your meals.  At the same time hear about the healthful qualities of tea and chocolate.

6.Weight loss & Tea
You have been hearing about how tea can help you lose weight.  Ever wonder how or why?  What is it about tea that contributes to weight loss?Come to this talk and get the facts how you can incorporate tea into your regular diet to help you lose weight.  We will discuss how tea not only helps you lose weight but aids in reducing your appetite and helps you stay on a diet.  You will learn how tea can easily be incorporated into your favorite recipes for added benefits.

7. Health Benefits of Tea
Recent studies have shown that drinking tea may improve your heart health, your immune system, your digestion and many other benefits. Learn what kinds of tea best address different health issues.

8. Tea around the World
Take an imaginary trip around the world as you taste the subtle flavor differences of teas from different regions. Learn how tea is processed to create your favorite type.  As you taste your way through various tea growing regions, learn a bit about the tea customs of different countries and cultures.