{"product_id":"wild-tea-from-taiwan-tasting","title":"Wild Tea Tasting Series","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17yom6i\" data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eWild Tea Tasting Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eLife has brought us into contact with two remarkable tea makers, each with a unique perspective on tea, nature, and the relationship between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eWhat unites them is their dedication to wild and naturally grown teas. Their approach is one of minimal intervention, allowing nature to guide the growth of the tea plants. In processing, however, they are both meticulous and deeply experimental, seeking to reveal the fullest expression and potential of each tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u064wj\" data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eThursday: Teas from a Young Tea Maker and His Master\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eOn Thursday, we will explore two teas that Gawin helped craft together with his master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e蜜香凍頂 — Aged Honey Dong Ding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eA rare summer production of Dong Ding oolong, distinguished by its natural honeyed character created through the activity of the small green leafhopper (\u003cem data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003ejassid\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eThe producer is a long-time Dong Ding specialist and a pioneer of natural farming, having gradually converted all of their tea gardens to chemical-free cultivation. This tea is especially complex because the garden dates from a time when several cultivars were planted together rather than separated into single-variety plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eThe garden is located deep within the Inner Lugu Valley, an area known for its cleaner environment compared to the lower-elevation tea-growing regions of Mingjian, where many teas marketed as Dong Ding are produced. Hidden behind a bamboo grove and beside a flowing stream, the garden remains secluded from village life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k8w8sf\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin Wu Long (青心烏龍) \u0026amp; Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hqfevd\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eGarden Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Farming (自然農法)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjwcmt\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium–High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u1hyqb\" data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium–Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eChiang Rai Hand-Made Wild Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eProduced on Doi Ngam Mountain in southern Chiang Rai, Thailand, this hand-crafted tea is made by members of the Akha ethnic community. The leaves come from community-tended tea gardens where the trees grow naturally without the use of chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eWhile teas from this area are often known for their pronounced bitterness, years of aging have transformed this tea into something remarkably smooth, with delicate floral notes and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2aspqc\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native-type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hqfevd\" data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eGarden Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Farming (自然農法)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"km0upt\" data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday, 11 June, 3 p.m. (approximately 1–1.5 hours)\u003cbr data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e €15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1umwcqo\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eFriday: Wild Teas from Wild Tea Master Cho\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eFriday's workshop will feature teas from Wild Tea Master Cho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eCho is known for his deep connection with nature. He sometimes spends months living in the forest, refining his senses and attuning himself to the rhythms of the natural world. His teas often defy easy categorization, yet they consistently share a gentle character, elegant balance, and exceptionally long-lasting aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eWe will taste two of his creations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eSemi-Wild Flower Oolong\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eMade from leaves of the native Taiwan Big Leaf cultivar and processed using traditional oolong techniques, this tea offers expressive aromas of rose and geranium, supported by an elegant sweetness and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eSemi-Wild Ruby Red Tea\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eA remarkable interpretation of the classic Ruby 18 black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003eRich and full-bodied, it combines fresh mint and stone-fruit aromas with notes of honey and delicate floral fragrances, creating a tea that is both powerful and graceful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday, 12 June, 1:00 p.m. (approximately 1–1.5 hours)\u003cbr data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e €15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMuyō Tea \u0026amp; Culture Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3688\"\u003eUudenmaankatu 15, Helsinki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3845\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe warmly welcome you to join us for these tastings and discover the diverse expressions of wild tea through the eyes of two dedicated tea makers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeeMaa Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"Thursday","offer_id":56750673428806,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Friday","offer_id":56750673461574,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Both days","offer_id":56750673494342,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/1656\/3805\/files\/881DDB82-04CD-4BCB-AFC1-2DD15396D002.jpg?v=1769522457","url":"https:\/\/www.teemaa.fi\/fi\/products\/wild-tea-from-taiwan-tasting","provider":"TeeMaa Tea Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}