IN-HOUSE WORKSHOPS
THE ART OF SERVING TEA
Mondays at 10:30 AM
239 West 72nd Street, 2ND FLOOR
New York, NY, 10023
WHO IT IS FOR?
You don't know anything about tea but have had a glimpse of the magic during a tea ceremony - it is for you.
You want to build a tea practice to enhance your day-to-day living experience - it is for you,
If you have an established tea practice and want to serve it to others - it is for you.
If you are dreaming of opening a teahouse but don't know where to start - it is for you.
If you want to see what it takes to serve a perfect cup of tea - it is for you.
If you want to deepen your knowledge of tea service - it is for you.
and, finally...
If you want to join the team of Floating Mountain Teahouse - it is for you.
One-of-a-kind tea serving training
Learn the art of serving tea to create a sacred space of tranquility wherever you go.
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
MODULE ONE
March - May
Deep dive into the technicality of serving tea to the public.
The concept of the tea space;
The types of serving;
The choice of the vessel;
Measures and other variables;
How to serve Pu'er;
To wash or not to wash;
All about steepings;
Green and white tea specifics;
Wulong and red tea specifics;
What tea to boil and other options;
Practical experience to serve the group.
Once this module is complete, you can apply for one month of tea serving internship
at Floating Mountain.
MODULE TWO:
June - August
The spiritual aspect of serving tea - how to make it an art.
Five levels of tea appreciation;
Yin and yang of the tea space;
Five elements in tea service;
The importance of the form;
The breath of serving tea;
The center of the tea ceremony;
Rotation and movements;
Chabana - flower arrangement;
Incence and music;
Seasonality in tea space;
Practical experience to serve the ceremony.
Once this module is complete, you can apply for a three-month ceremonial tea-serving internship at Floating Mountain.
SOUNDS GOOD, BUT...
What if I am not ready yet?
There is a Chinese proverb, I would like to quote here.
- When is the best time to plant a tree?
- The best time was 40 years ago. The second best is now!
What if I can't commit to the whole module?
You don't have to commit to the whole module, instead, you can get only the workshops you are interested in. And if you would like to take the whole module but life gets in the way, I will record all sessions and you will get recordings of the sessions you missed.
It is too expensive!
I believe it is way more expensive not to live your dream, not to take the chance to change your life and maybe the life of others. With this set of skills and knowledge, you can open your business, private practice, or a new hobby. Any of those outcomes will enhance your life, I know that for a fact. There are always two pills, blue and red. Which one will you choose?
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COST
ONE WORKSHOP
$95
In advance booking is required. All workshops need to be attended to complete the module.
ONE MODULE
$825
Sign up for the whole module to get a better price.
* I will provide a full refund if you do not like what you see after the first workshop.
MODULE BUNDLE
$1500
Save big time! 30% off when signing up for a bundle of two modules.
* I will provide a full refund if you do not like what you see after the first workshop.
BONUS
The completion of both modules will give you a pass to three 90 minutes - long personal consultations on your future tea project, be it a personal practice or a teahouse.
To the future teahouse owners, I will help with legal requirements, NYC permits, and licensing, space setup, start-up plan, and operation model.
Private Practitionaires will have additional three-month help in advertising, space for your personal ceremonies at a discounted rate in the teahouse, and use of the teahouse's teaware.