Chinese Tea Ceremony & Workshop

In this immersive learning experience, you’ll first join a peaceful Chinese tea ceremony, savoring a masterfully brewed tea, and then learn to perform it yourself. Each session will feature a tea specially selected for the season.

Time: Sundays, 11 AM—12:30 PM

Location: Debutea Brooklyn, 71 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Tea Artist & Educator: Gong Mengyan

Upcoming Sessions

July 21, 2024: Brewing Raw Pu'er Using Gaiwan

Tranquility in a Cup: Join a peaceful Chinese tea ceremony and savor a masterfully brewed tea.

A Rich Culture: Discover the history of Chinese tea, various tea categories, ways to brew tea, and how to choose and use teaware.

Hands-on Practice: Learn the art of brewing and engage in the practice of performing a Chinese tea ceremony.

Tea has its roots in China, where it has been consumed for over 2,000 years. In China, tea is more than just a beverage—it's a significant aspect of the culture, serving both as a spiritual experience and a form of self-cultivation.

The Chinese tea ceremony is a ritualized way to savor tea. Methods for enjoying tea in China have taken various forms in history. The contemporary practice draws its influence from the tea-drinking customs of scholars during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Gongfu tea ceremony in the Chaoshan area since the 18th century.

Engaging in a tea ceremony is an exercise in mindfulness that deepens your appreciation of the tea. It also serves as an elegant means of sharing the beauty of tea with friends and family.

Gong Mengyan, a New York-based tea artist, has been immersed in the study of Chinese tea since 2015. She is a student of Li Shuyun, one of China's most innovative masters of tea aesthetics. Mengyan has hosted various tea ceremonies in collaboration with New York City's art and cultural institutions. In 2023, she founded Teasthetic with a mission to spread the tradition of Chinese tea art and culture in a modern and innovative manner by drawing inspiration from contemporary life and art.

Beginner's Welcome: New to the Chinese tea ceremony? No worries—we are here to guide you at every step. With all the necessary tea and teaware provided, embarking on your journey into the world of Chinese tea has never been easier.

Continuous Learning: Interested in exploring more? Our doors are always open for your return. Explore new teas, teaware, and brewing techniques in new sessions. As you continue practicing the Chinese tea ceremony, you will enhance your skills and deepen your mindfulness in this profound ritual.

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Debutea BK, 71 Smith Street, Brooklyn, United States