Tea Tasting and Blending with Alex Probyn - Master Tea Blender
Ref: TEABO
Duration: 3 hours
- Become a tea expert with the help of Alex Probyn - master tea blender
- Learn about the history, origin, styles and different tastes of tea
- Taste up to 24 different types of tea
- Learn the art of slurping and spitting and why it's necessary to help you define taste
- Create your very own blend to take home with you
A good cup of tea is as much a part of contemporary British culture as a trip to the local curry house. Everyone loves a cuppa, but how much do you actually know about what you're drinking? Has your tea gone through the 'cut, tear, curl' process or the orthodox process? And just what is the difference between black tea and oolong tea? Who better to explain all than Alex Probyn, a master tea blender who has tasted over a million cups of tea... and counting! (Not bad considering that the average person will drink 50,000 cups in their lifetime.) After talking about the history, origin, manufacture and different styles of tea, you'll taste a combination of up to 24 teas, including white, green, oolong, black, herbal and teas of the world. Alex will teach you the art of slurping and spitting (all in the best possible taste) and then you'll get the chance to put your newfound skills into practice by creating your very own blend each to take home with you.
Location: Bloomsbury, London
More Information:
Participant Guidelines: Minimum age is 18. The venue welcomes disabled participants and offers full wheelchair access.
Duration: Your tea tasting session will last for approximately three hours.
Spectators: Exclusive to the participants only.
Dress Code: Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be standing for extended periods of time.
Availability: Saturdays approximately four times a year.