Tea Tasting
Due to COVID-19, monthly tea tastings have changed to the online platform.
For a limited time only, I will be running weekly / fortnightly online live tea tastings on Skype.
Join in with your favourite cuppa for FREE or brew along with me with the 'TEA TASTING PACK'. Numbers are limited, please secure your spot by emailing greenleafteahouse@gmail.com
REVISED Tea Tasting dates:
23rd May 11 am AEST - DARJEELING & NILGIRI (Black teas)
30th May 11 am AEST - GENMAICHA & KASHMIRI KAHWA (Green tea blends)
13th June 11 am AEST - LONG JING & HOJICHA (Green teas)
20th June 9 am AEST - TULSI & MUGICHA (Herbal teas)
Join one or all four tea sessions. Limited spots available, please EMAIL us to register.
The 'Tea Tasting pack' is designed to introduce you to a variety of loose-leaf teas. Every week/fortnight, join a group of tea novices & enthusiasts & brew along with us in the live online tea session. Learn brewing tips, origin of teas, tea stories and have Q & A about all things tea.
Brisbane BrewIN 2019
The annual Brisbane BrewIN is a wonderful celebration of 'pure leaf tea'.
We bring together a specially curated list of tea practitioners and high-quality tea specialists to share the largest and most enjoyable tea session in the South East Queensland corner.
On June 22nd 2019, we had an intimate tea session at each tea tasting table with a small group of people along with three tea workshops throughout the day.
If you missed Brisbane BrewIN this year, make sure you join us next year :)
Below is a little snap shot of my intimate tea session :
At my tea tasting table we focused on the impact of terrior and processing on flavour. We started the session sampling four artisan teas but i think we ended up sampling a lot more as the conversations went on.... that's what happens with good tea :)
Below is a list of the four main teas we sampled at the tea tasting table with a steeping guide:
BLACK TEA
Tea name: Darjeeling (1st flush)
Origin: Darjeeling, India
Flavor: Fragrant & mellow with sweet vegetal notes & unripe fruity undertones
Steeping guide: Tea: 1 tsp Water: 85 C, 1 cup Time: 3-4 minutes
Re-steep: up to 2 times
Tea name: Lapsang Souchong (Wild)
Origin: Wuyi mountain, Fujian Province, China
Flavor: Exotic & unique Logan fruit aroma with strong honey & caramel flavour Steeping guide: Tea: 3 g Water: 90 C, 1 cup Time: 3-5 minutes
Re-steep: up to 3 times
GREEN TEA
Tea name: Longjing
Origin: Hangzhou, China
Flavor: Fragrant tea, soft & mellow with a hint of chestnut flavor
Steeping guide:
Tea: 2 g Water: 85 C, 1 cup Time: 3 minutes
Re-steep: up to 3 times
Tea name: Spring Sencha
Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Flavor: Vibrant, refreshing aroma with delightful vegetal notes & well balanced sweetness
Steeping guide: Tea: 5 g Water: 80 C, 1 cup Time: 1 minute
Re-steep: up to 3 times