Create Shared Moments Over Tea
Custom tea tasting events designed for your group, whether celebrating together or exploring tea as a team
Back to HomeAn Experience That Brings People Together
These events offer something valuable for groups: a shared experience that creates connection while introducing people to quality tea. Whether you're gathering friends, colleagues, or clients, a tea tasting provides a natural focus for conversation and discovery. People learn together, compare observations, and find common ground through exploring something new.
You can expect an event tailored to your group's composition and goals. We work with you to understand what you hope participants will gain, then design an experience that delivers. The format adapts to whether your group consists of complete beginners, experienced tea drinkers, or a mix. The pacing, depth, and tone all adjust to serve your specific situation.
Beyond the tea knowledge, these events tend to create memorable moments. There's something about tasting together that encourages openness and engagement. People often mention afterwards that they learned not just about tea but also discovered unexpected sides of their colleagues or friends. The shared exploration builds connections in ways more formal gatherings sometimes don't.
Finding the Right Gathering Experience
Perhaps you want to bring people together for something more engaging than a standard meeting or dinner. You'd like an activity that encourages interaction without forcing it, something accessible to everyone regardless of background. Finding experiences that work for diverse groups while still feeling special and thoughtful can be challenging.
Or maybe you're planning a celebration and want something beyond the usual format. You envision an event where people actively participate rather than just attending. But planning something interactive that doesn't feel awkward or overly structured requires expertise you might not have. The risk of choosing an activity that falls flat feels significant.
There's also the question of creating value for busy people. You want participants to feel their time was well spent, that they gained something beyond just pleasant company. An experience that's both enjoyable in the moment and provides lasting knowledge or skills serves this dual purpose, but such opportunities aren't always easy to identify or arrange.
A Customized Approach to Group Tea Tasting
We start by understanding your group and goals. Tell us about the participants, what brings them together, and what you hope the event accomplishes. Is it primarily social, educational, team-building, or celebratory? Do participants have varying levels of tea knowledge, or are they uniformly new to the topic? These details help us design an experience that fits your specific situation.
Based on your needs, we develop a custom tasting that balances education with enjoyment. The facilitator adapts their approach to the group's energy and interests, knowing when to provide more structure and when to let conversation flow naturally. All necessary equipment, teas, and materials are provided. You focus on hosting; we handle the tasting expertise and logistics.
The format accommodates various settings and group sizes. Events work in office conference rooms, private homes, rented event spaces, or our tasting room. We can structure the experience as a focused session or integrate it into a longer gathering. The flexibility ensures the tasting fits your broader plans rather than constraining them.
What to Expect During Your Event
Pre-Event Collaboration
We work together to design the event well before the scheduled date. You'll share information about your group and goals, and we'll propose a tasting theme and format. We discuss timing, location logistics, and any special considerations. This planning ensures the event serves your purposes rather than following a generic template.
Event Structure and Flow
The facilitator arrives early to set up, so everything is ready when participants gather. The tasting begins with a welcoming introduction that establishes a comfortable atmosphere and explains what's ahead. Participants taste thoughtfully selected teas while learning about their origins, processing, and characteristics. Discussion happens naturally as people share observations and questions.
Participant Experience
People engage at their own comfort level. Some ask detailed questions and dive deep into comparisons, while others enjoy the social aspect more than technical details. Both approaches are welcomed and supported. The facilitator reads the room and adjusts depth and pace accordingly. Participants leave with new knowledge, pleasant memories, and often a heightened appreciation for tea.
Investment for Your Group Event
Private Tasting Event
Per event investment
What's Included
- Customized tea selection tailored to your group's interests and experience level
- Experienced facilitator who adapts to your group's dynamics and learning preferences
- All tasting equipment, teaware, and materials provided and set up for your convenience
- Flexible format that works as a standalone event or integrated into longer gatherings
- Take-home materials for participants including tasting notes and tea recommendations
- Pre-event consultation to ensure the experience aligns with your vision and goals
The base investment covers groups of up to twelve participants. For larger groups or extended events, we can discuss adjusted pricing that maintains the quality of experience while accommodating your needs.
The value extends beyond the event itself. Participants gain knowledge they'll use in their own tea experiences, and the shared memory becomes something your group references and builds upon. Many clients find that the investment creates both immediate enjoyment and lasting connection among participants.
How Events Create Value
The effectiveness of these events comes from their adaptability. We've facilitated tastings for corporate teams building rapport, friends celebrating milestones, couples exploring shared interests, and clients being thanked for their partnership. Each situation requires different emphasis and tone, and our facilitators adjust accordingly. The common thread is creating an experience people genuinely enjoy and remember.
Participants often mention specific aspects that resonated. Some appreciate learning they can apply immediately when buying or preparing tea. Others value the relaxed format that encouraged conversation without forcing it. Many note that the activity worked well for people with varying interests because it offered multiple levels of engagement. You could dive deep into technical details or simply enjoy the social aspect.
We measure success by whether the event served your purposes and whether participants found it worthwhile. Feedback helps us refine our approach continuously. Most groups find that the combination of structure and flexibility creates an experience that feels both purposeful and natural, which can be difficult to achieve with group activities.
Our Commitment to Your Event
Your event matters to us because it matters to you. We commit to thorough preparation, responsive communication during planning, and professional execution on the day itself. If something doesn't meet your expectations, we want to address it promptly and make it right. The goal is an event you're proud to host and participants remember positively.
During planning, we encourage questions and adjustments. As you think through details or receive input from participants, the event design can evolve. We'd rather refine the approach until it fits perfectly than rush ahead with something that doesn't quite match your vision. Good planning creates better events, so we invest time in getting it right.
After the event, we welcome feedback about what worked well and what could improve. This input helps us serve future clients better and ensures you feel heard. If you're considering additional events or have colleagues interested in similar experiences, we're happy to discuss how we might support those as well.
Planning Your Group Event
Share Your Vision
Reach out to tell us about your group and what you hope to create. Include details about the occasion, participant backgrounds, and any specific goals or constraints. We'll respond with initial thoughts about how we might design an event that serves your needs and fits your timeline.
Collaborate on Details
We work together to refine the event design. You'll see tea selections, understand the planned flow, and have opportunities to request adjustments. We discuss logistics like location, setup requirements, and timing. This collaborative process ensures the final plan reflects your preferences and works smoothly on the day.
Enjoy the Event
On the scheduled day, we handle the tasting elements while you focus on hosting. The facilitator creates an engaging experience, participants discover quality tea together, and meaningful connections form. You get to enjoy the event alongside your guests, knowing the tea education aspect is in capable hands.
Ready to Create a Memorable Group Experience?
Let's design a tea tasting that brings your group together and creates lasting impressions. Whether celebrating, team-building, or simply exploring tea with people you care about, we'll craft an experience that fits your vision.
Plan Your Private EventIndividual Learning Options
If you're exploring tea individually, we offer experiences designed for personal development.
Guided Tasting Sessions
Participate in structured tastings that develop your ability to identify and articulate tea characteristics. Each session focuses on a specific category, helping you build vocabulary and confidence in your palate.
Comparative Tea Flights
Experience curated tea flights that illuminate how variables like oxidation, terroir, and processing affect the final cup. Ideal for analytical tasting and understanding tea's variables more deeply.