KNOW-HOW Our tea school and its tasting arts
Our tea school is dedicated to the study of this age-old beverage from the Camelia Sinensis plant, the fruit of the encounter between Man and Nature, so that we can pass on our knowledge and expertise in the best possible way. Escape into the rich and enchanting world of tea, a universe that has taken us on a journey for over 30 years, with a program of courses and workshops renewed every semester!
Tea classes: awakening the senses and sharing tea experiences
Immerse yourself in the world of tea!
From its origins to the present day, participants are immersed in the heart of multiple terroirs, experiencing, visualizing and tasting different skills, cultures and traditions.
All our courses and workshops aim to take you on a journey, while developing your skills around tea and infusions:
- Learn to recognize the different tea families (white tea, yellow tea, green tea, blue-green tea (or wu long tea), black tea, dark tea, original scented teas, matcha) and their flavors
- Learn and master several techniques for preparing your favorite infusions
- Learn about different tea ceremonies, traditional Japanese service (Chanoyu) and Chinese service (Gong Fu Cha),
- Learn about the history of tea and its evolution around the world,
- Learn the vocabulary of tea tasting
Develop your 5 senses:
- Sight and touch by observing the appearance of tea leaves, tea buds, the color of the infusion and by handling various accessories (teapots, cups, tea boats, etc.)
- The sense of hearing, by listening to the soothing sounds of tea preparation: tea being poured, the kettle boiling and the sound of accessories (stoneware, porcelain, ceramic, cast iron, etc.)
- Smell the tea before, during and after infusion
- Taste, by sampling teas from different families and origins
Sessions are organized in small groups, so you can learn, share and enjoy a cup of tea while having fun.
Passing on our passion for tea
Since its origins, tea has been a beverage that embodies the values of hospitality and sharing. Passing on our passion for tea has always been a matter of course! For years now, Les Jardins de Gaïa has been running educational courses and workshops for schools, associations, individuals and professionals with a thirst for knowledge!
It's been said that a lifetime isn't enough to learn tea, but its teaching is immense, and that's what makes it so fascinating! More than an art, it's a true "way", whose philosophy resonates with all our commitments: organic farming, biodynamics, fair trade, CSR policy, know-how, human relations, support, etc.
Schedule of courses and workshops
Click here to discover the program of activities and events from September 2024 to February 2025
Practical information
Limited number of places available.
Booking via the website only (payment by credit card or PayPal).
Face-to-face courses take place at the following address: Les Jardins de Gaia, ZA - 6, rue de l'écluse, F-67820 Wittisheim, France
For further information, please contact us on +33(0)3 88 85 88 30 or at the following e-mail address: animation@jardinsdegaia.com
Group classes are maintained from 3 participants.
To be the first to receive our program of events, please register here: animation@jardinsdegaia.com