Whisked to Calm: More Than Matcha — Discover Song Dynasty Diancha

Step into the soothing, artistic world of powdered tea. This hands-on workshop is your guide to mastering the whisk, creating a beautiful brew, and discovering the joyful contrast between the artistic Chinese Diancha tradition and the ritualistic Japanese Matcha ceremony.

You won't just learn theory—you'll get hands-on creating a frothy masterpiece and leave with a relaxing new ritual for your everyday life.

• Premium Supplies: All traditional tools and ceremonial-grade matcha/powdered tea provided for the workshop.
• Flavor Discovery: Sample tastings of both ceremonial-grade matcha and popular latte-style matcha.
• Complementary Treats: A pairing of traditional tea snacks to enhance the flavors.
• Take-Home Knowledge: A matcha recipe card to continue your practice at home.
• The Vibe: A cozy, meditative space designed for you to relax and truly sip in peace.
• Optional Artistic Conclusion: Conclude your ceremony with a relaxing free-style calligraphy activity.

This workshop focuses on practical skills and artistic expression:

• Master Whisking Technique: Gain hands-on expertise to achieve the perfect foam every time using traditional tools (chasen and chawan).
• Creative Foam Artistry: Learn the delightful practice of creating calligraphy-style designs directly on the surface of your tea—a fun, expressive skill you won't find in standard classes.
• Understand the Contrast: Clearly grasp the difference between the playful, aesthetic Diancha (the artistic roots of whisked tea) and the meditative, ritualistic Matcha.
• Tea Grade Selection: Know how to choose the right powdered tea for your purpose, whether it's for ceremonial sipping or culinary creations.

• Venue Update: Our tea house has relocated from the ByWard Market to a cozy residential area in Kanata, where it’s now home to two friendly cats. Please keep this in mind if you have cat allergies.
• Allergies: If you have any food allergies, kindly let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

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