Small-Group Chinese Tea Sessions
Small-Group Chinese Tea Sessions
Small-group Chinese tea sessions hosted by Hellen in a quiet Santa Clara studio.
Explore Chinese tea in a relaxed, beginner-friendly setting. Join a basic tea class or a hosted tasting, with time for aroma, flavor and conversation around the tea table.
January 2027 Thursday Sessions
Thursday, January 7, 2027 · 2:00 PM PST
Basic Tea Class: Tea Origins, Varieties & Regions
Learn where Chinese tea comes from, how tea varieties and growing regions shape flavor, and taste two well-known teas from different tea regions.
Thursday, January 14, 2027 · 2:00 PM PST
Hosted Tea Tasting: The Perfume of Tea: Dancong Oolong Aroma Series — Session 1
Explore the naturally expressive aromas of Phoenix Dancong oolong through a relaxed, host-brewed tasting of three teas from the classic aroma-style family.
Thursday, January 21, 2027 · 2:00 PM PST
Basic Tea Class: Six Tea Types & Beyond
An approachable introduction to the six major tea types, reprocessed teas, and herbal infusions, with tasting of two representative teas.
Thursday, January 28, 2027 · 2:00 PM PST
Hosted Tea Tasting: The Perfume of Tea: Dancong Oolong Aroma Series — Session 2
Continue exploring the classic aroma-style family with a host-brewed tasting of three Phoenix Dancong oolong teas. No previous session is required.
No sessions are scheduled for November or December 2026.
What is included
- Guided tasting of selected Chinese teas
- Tea knowledge or tasting notes based on the session theme
- A calm small-group tea table experience
- Light tea snacks when available
- Small take-home tea samples for continued tasting at home
Details
- Group size: 1–4 guests per session
- Duration: about 60–75 minutes
- Time: Thursdays at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
- Location: Santa Clara, near Great America and Levi's Stadium. The exact studio address will be shared after booking.
- Price: $28 per guest
Tea naturally contains caffeine. Please contact support@hellensteatime.com with questions about the session.