Welcome to our annual educational program which will give you a unique experience and deep immersion into the world of Gongfu Cha – Highest Mastery Tea – with its old traditions and innovations, as well as tea-related topics that form a high tea culture. We have been improving our program for more than 8 years to fit in the maximum of the most necessary information, offering our students extensive tea knowledge. By studying the scientific and cultural sides of this subject, we explore tea as a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of millions and become the most popular drink in the world.

TEA LIKE ART is a 4-month tea journey that is ideal for both beginners and advanced tea lovers, expanding the boundaries of understanding and improving the mindfulness of consumption. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion and can join further classes to study various specific topics.

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We welcome everyone to the LEVEL I "FOUNDATION" course which will happen in September 2024. This course is the quintessence of knowledge necessary for a deep understanding of this topic and to understand it on a professional level. In each lesson, we analyze the features of brewing and evaluating tea drinks, as well as learn how to brew different types of tea correctly, beautifully, and delicately. We cover both the traditional tea ceremony and a more modern approach for a better understanding of the principles and possibilities of this product. We go through a wide variety of teas to develop a palette of flavors and our ability to recognize the subtle nuances of tea aroma and taste.

Classes are held in small groups in our showroom in the center of Riga, Latvia. A bright room equipped with everything necessary for a deep immersion in tea culture. Our place allows you to completely distance yourself from the bustle of the city and immerse yourself in a world of peace and harmony. Classes are held in three languages: Russian (main language), Latvian, and English. The approach is always individual, and all participants equally receive the necessary knowledge. Each lesson lasts about 2-3 hours, where the first half is the theory, and the second one is practice. MORE DETAILS

Check out the Schedule to join us during the Autumn Season
and Learn More aboutthe Upcoming Express Course!

RIGA/LATVIA
Address: Krāsotāju iela 5
Phone: +371 25652525

● INTRODUCTION – History and Philosophy
● WHITE TEA – Harvesting and Processing
● GREEN TEA – Beneficial Properties and Varieties
● WULONG TEA – The Art of Tea
● WULONG TEA – Gongfu Cha (Chinese Tea Ceremony)
● RED TEA – The Art of Tea Tasting
● PU’ER TEA (SHENG) - History and Philosophy
● PU’ER TEA (SHU) + HEI CHA – Fermented Tea
● TEA GASTRONOMY – Tea and Food Pairing Basics
● EXAM

!!! Dates and times may vary based on participants' preferences and can be adjusted during the first session. Please don't hesitate to reach out for more information. !!!

This course is the basis of tea knowledge to lay a high-quality foundation for future studies! You may visit individual classes or attend the whole course, which will give you a:

● 10-30% discount during subsequent programs
● AN SHIM TEA MEMBERSHIP with even more unique opportunities
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● JAPAN – History and Culture
● TAIWAN – History and Culture
● VIETNAM – History and Culture
● KOREA – History and Culture
● THAILAND – History and Culture
● INDIA/NEPAL – History and Culture
● SRI LANKA/AFRICA – History and Culture
● RUSSIA/GEORGIA – History and Culture

● THE ROCK RHYME – Wuyishan Tea Culture
● CHAOZHOU CHA – Guangzhou Tea Culture
● COMPETITION TEA – Taiwanese High-mountain Oolongs
● AWARD-WINNING TEA - Gold medalists
● TEA BLENDING BASICS (RED/BLACK TEA)

LEVEL IV - TEA MEDITATION

● TEA MEDITATION - Cha Dao Principles
● WABI SABI – Japanese aesthetics
● THE WAY OF FRAGRANCE – Introduction and Kodo Ceremony
● Chinese Ceramics
● Japanese and Korean Ceramics

● NATURAL STORAGE (History and Philosophy)
● TRADITIONAL HONG KONG STORAGE
● ARTIFICIAL AGING
● OLD TEA

● Mengku Rongshi Tea Factory
● Xishuangbanna Menghai Tea Factory
● Xiaguan Tea Factory
● China Tea Factory (CNNP)

APRIL - VIETNAM TEA TOUR 2025
MAY - KOREAN TEA TOUR 2025

AN SHIM TEA EXPERIENCE MEMBERS have a unique opportunity to join our master during his annual tea travels and take part in private tea expeditions organized for a deeper immersion in the tea cultures of different countries. This is a deep inside experience and contact with tea producers from all over the world for a deeper understanding of tea and to become a high-level professional in this field. You can learn more about our professional TEA TOURS by following the LINK!

Questions: anshim.tea.collection@gmail.com

You can have a PRIVATE TEA COURSE one-on-one with the tea master at a convenient time for you!

*This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE
But can be exchanged for any products or services for the equal price offered by AN SHIM TEA!

• HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEA
The study of tea as a cultural phenomenon should begin with the history and geography as well as the main reasons why this drink spread throughout the world. In our classes, we explore how tea became the number-one drink in the world, as well as what were the main ideas that follow the product made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. This is an amazing journey from ancient traditions to modern trends that will make you look at tea from a completely new angle.

• TEA CULTURE OF CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
In our classes, we analyze China as the birthplace of this drink and culture which influenced so much on its development. We also discover Japanese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Korean tea traditions, as well as tea industries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Turkey, etc. We cover topics such as growing conditions, harvesting, and processing, as well as consumption of tea in different countries to have a deeper understanding of this topic.

• CLASSIFICATION
Depending on the processing methods, there are seven main types of tea - green, white, yellow, wulong, red, dark (fermented), and Pu'Er. In our classes, we dive into each of these topics as deeply as possible and analyze all the features and nuances of each type. Every lesson is accompanied by tea tastings of different teas to give a wider understanding.

• QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Our goal is to show people a noble product and educate the consumers who will understand high-quality tea grown in a pesticide-free environment, harvested and produced handmade. Natural product with no additives or scents! We try competition and collection teas from different countries, as well as aged tea, which is more than 10-20-30 and even 40 years old!

• BREWING METHODS
We analyze all sorts of brewing techniques, from the traditional Chinese tea ceremony to the modern restaurant serving. Our goal is to teach participants to feel tea and understand the mechanism of the brewing process. All this will help you to understand the main principles and teach you how to prepare an exquisite drink in any condition.

• ARTISAN TEAWARE
In every lesson, participants interact with professional teaware, which allows them to understand the processes of brewing and serving tea. We focus on tactile sensations, accuracy, and attentiveness to develop tea brewing mastery.

• TEA TASTING BASICS
Tea tasting is a process where a trained ‘tea taster’ determines the quality of a particular tea. Due to climatic conditions, topography, the manufacturing process, as well as different varieties of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the end product can have vastly different tastes and appearances. We will dedicate a whole lesson to developing tea taster skills and teach you how to analyze the taste and aroma in detail.

• TEA GASTRONOMY BASICS
Tea gastronomy is a relatively young but very promising direction in the tea industry. It is aimed at popularising high-quality tea in the restaurant industry, where tea goes well with various kinds of dishes and drinks. We will cover the basics and main principles that will allow you to create interesting combinations of tea and food.

We are pleased to introduce you to our tea master ANDREI IVANOV

· AN SHIM TEA creator
· award-winning tea producer
· award-winning tea blender
· a member of the International Tea School Chaism.Pro
· a three-time participant in a Tea Masters Cup International
· TMC 2017 International "Gold medalist" in Enshi, China
· TMC 2017 International 2x "Silver medalist" in Enshi, China
· a certified international judge of the Tea Masters Cup since 2018
· an official representative of Vietnamese tea culture in Europe
· leading tea taster and co-founder of the IZPODNEBESNOJ tea project
· leading tea taster and co-creator of AN TRA
· a consultant for Minh Lam Tea Company

The main occupation is tea education and the promotion of high tea culture principles. For 10+ years, Andrei traveled to tea places, explored tea production, discovered new teas, and educated people about the behind-the-scenes of the tea industry.

"By getting so far you prove that you are interested in tea education and have enough will to learn hard to achieve all your goals on the way to becoming a better version of yourself! Let me share a little bit deeper about the type of work I do and how our tea experience program can be useful to you and/or your loved ones.

AN SHIM TEA is the place where knowledge and practice coexist in harmony and peace and lead us forward to become better, bigger, and deeper. Since 2016 we've been organizing collective educational meetings to explore the depths of tea culture as well as different tea-related topics, such as tea growing, harvesting, processing, and ways to consume, appreciate, represent, and use in your daily life. During this long way, this job took me to different countries where we explored the beauty of culture and people whose everyday practices make them peaceful human beings. During all these years we had an opportunity to grow and improve ourselves and the services we provide. Every time we learn something new we share it with everyone who follows our passion. We discover new horizons that help our practice become more useful and effective.

Our community grows and some of AN SHIM TEA students already have their tea path which helps them to achieve their goals with the help of knowledge they've gained during our tea educational programs. At the same moment, AN SHIM TEA project became a high-class tea brand with international awards and recognition from the tea community all over the world. We source one of the best teas, produce our tea in Vietnam, make unique high-quality blended teas in Europe, and provide a wide spectrum of services focused on tea education. We are looking forward to growing our business and finding new motivated people to join our team. There are a lot of directions for the development of our project and we need devoted people with whom we can share everything we have!"

Andrei 안심 Ivanov

AN SHIM TEA EXPERIENCE is a complex and deep tea educational program focused on a professional approach and high-end standards of nowadays tea industry. We start from the very basics and continue to explore more deeply to become a professional in this field. It is not about the tea, it's about the art of life, how you can appreciate things and cultivate yourself and your life. We have been improving our program for more than 8 years to fit in the maximum of the most necessary information, offering our students extensive tea knowledge.

By joining our LEVEL I program you become a part of our community and have the privilege to join special events and get discounts on every service we provide. We deeply value each interested person and invest in their education, making the experience more deep and accessible.

We provide:
20% discount during subsequent educational programs
10% discount for all the tea in AN SHIM TEA Collection

Welcome to AN SHIM TEA EXPERIENCE!

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