About this Event
Gather for Tea: The Living Art of Gong Fu Cha
First Saturdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
In the meditation room at our clinic · $25
Slow down and spend a Saturday morning steeped in the ancient art of Gong Fu Cha. In this small, welcoming gathering, Brad will guide you through a traditional Chinese tea ceremony — brewing and tasting fine teas the way they've been enjoyed for centuries, one small cup at a time.
No experience needed. Whether you're a longtime tea lover, curious about mindfulness, or simply looking for a peaceful way to start your weekend, you'll leave feeling calm, connected, and maybe a little tea-obsessed.
What to expect:
- A guided tasting of several premium teas from China, Japan and Taiwan
- The story and philosophy behind Gong Fu Cha ("making tea with skill")
- A quiet, meditative pace — a natural way to practice mindfulness without sitting in silence
- Good conversation and community in a cozy group of no more than 7
Everything is provided — just bring yourself. Great to attend solo or with a friend.
Brad has been a tea enthusiast and educator since 1999, when he discovered and began working at Far Leaves Tea in Berkeley, CA. He shares Far Leaves’ philosophy of using the practice of tea to help slow down, pay attention, and savor life.
During his time practicing Zen and Taoist meditation with a Korean Zen master in the early 1990s, Brad learned of the deep historical connection between tea and the meditative arts. Even after all these years immersed in the craft tea world, Brad remains as passionate as ever about this wonderful beverage and its culture.
Event venue & nearby stays
Felek Acupuncture, 1152 Solano Avenue, Albany, United States
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