Four wooden spoons with assorted dried herbs displayed on a marble background.

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Tea 101

Age 16+

Tea bag or loose tea? Matcha or mulberry? You may have tried a cup of tea once and thought it was disgusting but did you know the world of tea has a far wider spectrum of flavor notes than coffee? During this class, we will discover the difference between teas and tisanes, explore the six types of tea, and learn what makes each one unique. The course includes a guided tasting featuring tea from each category, along with several tisanes. We’ll also explore how factors such as tea ware, water temperature, and leaf size can affect the taste and experience of tea.

Tiffany Rupp

Instructor

Tiffany is the president of the MN Tea Society and runs her own tea business (TeaTiff). She has completed the 8-month Being Tea Teacher Training program, a master's course in Japanese Tea in Japan through the Global Japanese Tea Association, is a Tea Specialist through the World Tea Association, and has completed many other online tea courses. She also has taught workshops at the Ohio Tea Festival and volunteers at the Chicago Tea Festival.