Chinese Teaware Workshop
$75 per person
maximum 10 people
Traditional Chinese teaware has a long history that has evolved over millennia and is deeply tied Chinese culture and identity. For many new tea drinkers, the large variety of teaware can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. This workshop will deep dive into the major types of materials used to make these teawares (chaozhou clay, yixing clay, nixing clay, porcelain, gold, silver), how these materials affect the taste of the tea brewed, and which types of clay are most suitable for which types of tea.
This workshop will be taught by Imen, who founded Tea Habitat in 2007. Imen is well known as one of the top tea experts in America and has been features in many magazine articles including the LA Times, Eater LA, La Weekly, LA Magazine, Prior Magazine, Imbibe Magazine, and Vogue. She learned about Gongfu style brewing and Phoenix Dan Cong Oolongs from a Gongfu tea master born and raised on the slopes of Phoenix Mountain. She's also studied under various tea professors and researchers in China to learned about all tea types. Additionally, she has taken classes at the National Tea Research Institution in Hangzhou on tea blending, tea mixology, and aged teas.
Date and Time:
July 11, 2026
July 11, 2026
Saturday
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Workshop will begin at 1 pm promptly. Advance ticket purchase is required through the website. Ticket fee is not refundable for cancellation within 48 hours of the event date.
Location:
Location:
410 W Main Street, Suite 28-E
Alhambra, CA 91801
(Address for GPS only, do not use for postal address)
Free garage parking on 4th street
Enter through a black door to the left side of the elevator. Suite 28-E is on the left hand side of the planter bed.