{"product_id":"gongfu-tea-class-chinese-tea-brewing-cincinnati","title":"Tea Class: The Art of Gongfu Tea — Discover Chinese Tea Brewing [Jan 17, 2027]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover how one tea can tell a different story with every pour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn China, preparing tea can be much more than simply steeping leaves in hot water. Through the traditional practice of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu Cha (工夫茶)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Experience Includes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided introduction to Chinese Gongfu tea culture and brewing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-on learning with traditional Chinese teaware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTastings of specially selected artisan teas through multiple infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight snacks to complement your tea experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo loose-leaf tea samples to take home ($5 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% discount on in-store loose-leaf tea purchases during the event\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday, January 17, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3:00–5:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Churchill's Fine Teas – Madisonville (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6709 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $59 per person. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpace is limited. Advance registration is required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDietary Restrictions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please leave a note during checkout if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:ilovetea@churchillsteas.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eilovetea@churchillsteas.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 days before the event: Full refund minus a $10 processing fee per ticket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–13 days before the event: 50% refund minus a $10 processing fee per ticket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography \u0026amp; Video Consent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Gongfu Tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to skill developed through practice and dedication, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003echa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe magic is in the progression. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame leaves. 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