Tea Class: The Art of Gongfu Tea — Discover Chinese Tea Brewing [Jan 17, 2027]

Discover how one tea can tell a different story with every pour.

In China, preparing tea can be much more than simply steeping leaves in hot water. Through the traditional practice of Gongfu Cha (工夫茶), tea becomes an art of skill, attention, and discovery—where the same leaves reveal new aromas, flavors, and textures through a series of carefully prepared infusions.

Join Churchill's Fine Teas for a hands-on journey into the art of Chinese tea brewing. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced tea lover, you'll discover how the right teaware, brewing techniques, and a little patience can transform your tea experience.

Your Experience Includes

• Guided introduction to Chinese Gongfu tea culture and brewing techniques
• Hands-on learning with traditional Chinese teaware
• Tastings of specially selected artisan teas through multiple infusions
• Light snacks to complement your tea experience
• Two loose-leaf tea samples to take home ($5 value)
• 10% discount on in-store loose-leaf tea purchases during the event

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027
  
• Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
  
• Location: Churchill's Fine Teas – Madisonville (6709 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227)
• Registration: $59 per person. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

Additional Information

• Dietary Restrictions: Please leave a note during checkout if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.
  
• Questions? Email ilovetea@churchillsteas.com.
• Cancellation Policy:
  • 14 days before the event: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee per ticket.
  • 7–13 days before the event: 50% refund minus a $10 processing fee per ticket.
  • Within 7 days of the event: No refund. An event voucher will be issued for a future event, subject to a $10 processing fee per ticket and payment of any price difference.
• Photography & Video Consent: Photographs and videos may be taken during the event and used by Churchill's Fine Teas for marketing and publicity, including website, social media, and other publications. By registering, you and your guests consent to the use of your likeness in these materials without compensation.

What Is Gongfu Tea?

Gongfu refers to skill developed through practice and dedication, while cha means tea. Unlike Western-style brewing, which typically uses fewer tea leaves and longer steeping times, Gongfu brewing uses a higher proportion of leaves, smaller vessels, and a series of shorter infusions.

The magic is in the progression. A tea that begins with a delicate floral aroma might reveal a rich, rounded body in the next infusion, followed by a lingering sweetness you hadn't noticed before.

Same leaves. Different infusions. A whole new appreciation of tea.

Your Gongfu Tea Journey

During this interactive class, you'll:

• Discover the cultural roots of Gongfu Cha: Learn about this Chinese tea preparation tradition and how it reflects craftsmanship, hospitality, and an appreciation for tea.
• Explore traditional Chinese teaware: Get acquainted with the gaiwan, small brewing vessels, tasting cups, and essential tea tools.
• Learn the techniques: Discover how leaf quantity, water temperature, steeping time, and pouring influence your tea.
• Taste tea through multiple infusions: Experience how specially selected artisan Chinese teas develop and change with each pour.
• Practice the art of brewing: Learn techniques you can bring into your own tea routine.
• Slow down and savor: Discover how Gongfu tea encourages attention, conversation, and appreciation of the present moment.

This class is designed to make Chinese tea culture approachable and enjoyable. No previous Gongfu tea experience is required.

More Than Brewing — A Cultural Experience

At Churchill's, we believe tea is a gateway to understanding the cultures and traditions it represents. Gongfu Cha invites us to experience tea differently—not by rushing to the finished cup, but by appreciating the process, the people we share it with, and the changing character of each infusion. Come curious, enjoy beautiful Chinese teas, and leave with new skills and a deeper appreciation of the art behind every cup.