Chinese Tea Tasting & Gong Fu Brewing Workshop
Discover the art, ritual, and beauty of Chinese tea through Gong Fu brewing
What You'll Experience in Our Chinese Tea Tasting Workshop
🫖 Join us at JIATÉ Brussels for an immersive journey into the world of traditional Chinese tea. Rooted in centuries of culture, this workshop blends ritual, storytelling, and flavor discovery through the elegant art of Gong Fu brewing.
Guided by the philosophy of mindful tea preparation, you'll learn how to brew tea with intention and precision — exploring how aroma, taste, and energy unfold with each steep. From rare oolongs to aged puer, every tea tells a story and opens the door to deeper presence and connection.
This is more than a tasting — it’s an invitation to slow down, share the table, and discover how tea becomes a living art form of hospitality and reflection.
What You Will Learn
- Brewing Chinese tea in the Gong Fu Chastyle
- Understanding the aesthetic principles and philosophy of traditional tea culture
- Tasting at least four teas: oolong, puer, wild varietals, and more
- Feeling the Qi and character of different teas through the body and senses
- How to serve and experience tea as a moment of connection
What’s Included
- At least 4 premium Chinese teas brewed live in Gong Fu style
- 8 traditional snacks, including Hakka treats and sun-dried fruits
- All tea tools and vessels provided during the session
- Seated tasting setup with guidance
- Tea & light refreshments from JIATÉ
What You Will Take Home
A Deepened Appreciation of Tea – You’ll leave with new brewing skills, sensory awareness, and a lasting connection to the philosophies behind Chinese tea.
Tea Instructor – Wenwei Zhang
Wenwei Zhang
Wenwei Zhang is a passionate tea host and cultural storyteller dedicated to sharing the philosophy, rituals, and sensory joy of traditional Chinese tea. With over two years of experience offering curated tea gatherings through Eventbrite and intimate circles in Brussels, her tastings have been described as:
“A real revelation.”
“The most convivial and informative of tea drinking experiences.”
“Full of deep knowledge and genuine passion for her roots.”
Wenwei’s tastings invite you to slow down and discover how Gong Fu Cha (功夫茶) reveals the story and energy behind each tea. From rare oolongs and aged puers to sun-dried fruits and Hakka snacks, each element is chosen with care to create a warm, sensory, and memorable experience around the tea table.
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