TEA SCHOOL "THE ART OF TEA"
TEA SCHOOL "THE ART OF TEA"
We are pleased to announce our annual winter express course "THE ART OF TEA", which will begin on January 28th, 2024!
Twice a year we arrange an express course consisting of 10 unique classes to give you a complete understanding of tea, and high tea culture and show you the life behind the scenes of the tea industry. For years, we have been striving to immerse participants in the culture of the East (China, Japan, Korea), trying to cultivate in our students a sense of beauty through understanding the deep traditions of these countries. We have been improving our program for more than 7 years to fit in the maximum of the most necessary information, offering the students extensive tea knowledge. We will show you an amazing world of ancient culture, and innovative trends as well as teach you how to prepare and appreciate this noble drink.
THE ART OF TEA is a deep immersion into the world of Gongfu Cha (Highest Master Tea) which perfectly fits both beginners and advanced tea connoisseurs. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion of the first level and will be able to join further classes for a more in-depth study of various specific topics.
In our classes, we cover topics such as:
● HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEA
● TEA CULTURE OF CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
● CLASSIFICATION
● CULTIVATION, HARVESTING AND PRODUCTION
● QUALITY ASSESSMENT
● BREWING METHODS
● CHINESE TEA CEREMONY
● ARTISAN TEAWARE
● TEA TASTING BASICS
● TEA GASTRONOMY BASICS
MORE DETAILS
UPCOMING EXPRESS COURSE - SEPTEMBER
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Twice a year we arrange an express course consisting of 10 unique classes to give you a complete understanding of tea, and high tea culture and show you the life behind the scenes of the tea industry. For years, we have been striving to immerse participants in the culture of the East (China, Japan, Korea), trying to cultivate in our students a sense of beauty through understanding the deep traditions of these countries. We have been improving our program for more than 7 years to fit in the maximum of the most necessary information, offering the students extensive tea knowledge. We will show you an amazing world of ancient culture, and innovative trends as well as teach you how to prepare and appreciate this noble drink.
THE ART OF TEA is a deep immersion into the world of Gongfu Cha (Highest Master Tea) which perfectly fits both beginners and advanced tea connoisseurs. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion of the first level and will be able to join further classes for a more in-depth study of various specific topics.
In our classes, we cover topics such as:
● HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF TEA
● TEA CULTURE OF CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
● CLASSIFICATION
● CULTIVATION, HARVESTING AND PRODUCTION
● QUALITY ASSESSMENT
● BREWING METHODS
● CHINESE TEA CEREMONY
● ARTISAN TEAWARE
● TEA TASTING BASICS
● TEA GASTRONOMY BASICS
MORE DETAILS
UPCOMING EXPRESS COURSE - SEPTEMBER
Subscribe to our newsletter to be up-to-date!
FAQ
Questions: anshim.tea.collection@gmail.com
TEA SCHOOL "THE ART OF TEA" GIFT CARD
EXPRESS COURSE 10 LESSONS
TEA SCHOOL "THE ART OF TEA" GIFT CARD
EXPRESS COURSE 10 LESSONS
You can get a 10% DISCOUNT if you pay for the whole course!
*This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE
But can be exchanged for any products or services for an equal price offered by AN SHIM TEA!
TEMPORARY NOT AVAILABLE
*This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE
But can be exchanged for any products or services for an equal price offered by AN SHIM TEA!
TEMPORARY NOT AVAILABLE
GIFT CARD "EXPRESS COURSE 10 LESSONS"
TEMPORARY NOT AVAILABLE
TEMPORARY NOT AVAILABLE
TEA SCHOOL "THE ART OF TEA"
10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
TEA SCHOOL "THE ART OF TEA"
10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
You can have an individual (private) tea course at a convenient time for you, or purchase an
10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS as a gift for someone you want to make a special gift with a 10% DISCOUNT!
*This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE
BUT can be exchanged for any products or services for the equal price offered by AN SHIM TEA!
10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS as a gift for someone you want to make a special gift with a 10% DISCOUNT!
*This amount is NON-REFUNDABLE
BUT can be exchanged for any products or services for the equal price offered by AN SHIM TEA!
GIFT CARD "10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS"
TEMPORARY NOT AVAILABLE
TEMPORARY NOT AVAILABLE
MORE DETAILS
MORE DETAILS
• 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 and innovations 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. We also discover Japanese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Korean tea traditions. 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 of the tea leaf, 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 of tea. Every lesson is accompanied by tea tastings of different teas to give a wider understanding of tea.
• 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 its brewing. 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 in which 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.
• SECOND LEVEL
At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate of completion and also have the opportunity to continue their studies in a freer mode. The "second level" of our tea school offers a deeper immersion in certain topics, intending to deepen the understanding of a particular tea culture or a particular type of tea. As a rule, we recommend devoting several classes to such topics as - Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Nepalese, and Thai tea cultures, where we will introduce high-quality tea and describe the features of these tea regions. Then there is a huge list of topics that need more in-depth study, such as Wuyishan and Guangdong wulongs, competition teas from Taiwan, a separate cycle dedicated to Pu'Er tea, and much more.
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 and innovations 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. We also discover Japanese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and Korean tea traditions. 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 of the tea leaf, 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 of tea. Every lesson is accompanied by tea tastings of different teas to give a wider understanding of tea.
• 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 its brewing. 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 in which 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.
• SECOND LEVEL
At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate of completion and also have the opportunity to continue their studies in a freer mode. The "second level" of our tea school offers a deeper immersion in certain topics, intending to deepen the understanding of a particular tea culture or a particular type of tea. As a rule, we recommend devoting several classes to such topics as - Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Nepalese, and Thai tea cultures, where we will introduce high-quality tea and describe the features of these tea regions. Then there is a huge list of topics that need more in-depth study, such as Wuyishan and Guangdong wulongs, competition teas from Taiwan, a separate cycle dedicated to Pu'Er tea, and much more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUAESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUAESTIONS
● Classes are held in small groups in our degustation room in the centre of Riga. A bright room equipped with everything necessary for a deep immersion in tea culture.
● Classes are held in three languages: Russian, 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 is practice.
● The first lesson will take place on 28/01/2024 at 12:00 pm, at which the subsequent schedule will be decided so that it is convenient for all course participants. (Usually, the classes are held twice a week, on weekdays around 18:00, or weekends, in the first half of the day.)
● The cost of the full course is 400 EUR. Payment is made in the amount of 40 euros, during each lesson. You can get a 10% DISCOUNT if you pay for the whole course!
● If you wish to participate, we ask you to make an advance payment for the first lesson - 40 EUR. When paying, you must specify the Name, Surname, phone number, and email address! We will add you to the list of participants and send all the necessary information to your email! (When paying, specify the delivery method - 'Online Services' - in this case, the delivery fee will not be charged! )
● A similar course is held twice a year, in winter and autumn.
● Private lessons are available all year round, at times and locations that suit you.
● These classes are equally suitable for both beginners and experienced connoisseurs of high-quality tea. There are no limitations when it comes to tea, and each meeting with like-minded people only increases the level of “tea awareness”.
● Classes are held in three languages: Russian, 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 is practice.
● The first lesson will take place on 28/01/2024 at 12:00 pm, at which the subsequent schedule will be decided so that it is convenient for all course participants. (Usually, the classes are held twice a week, on weekdays around 18:00, or weekends, in the first half of the day.)
● The cost of the full course is 400 EUR. Payment is made in the amount of 40 euros, during each lesson. You can get a 10% DISCOUNT if you pay for the whole course!
● If you wish to participate, we ask you to make an advance payment for the first lesson - 40 EUR. When paying, you must specify the Name, Surname, phone number, and email address! We will add you to the list of participants and send all the necessary information to your email! (When paying, specify the delivery method - 'Online Services' - in this case, the delivery fee will not be charged! )
● A similar course is held twice a year, in winter and autumn.
● Private lessons are available all year round, at times and locations that suit you.
● These classes are equally suitable for both beginners and experienced connoisseurs of high-quality tea. There are no limitations when it comes to tea, and each meeting with like-minded people only increases the level of “tea awareness”.
AN SHIM TEA FOUNDER
AN SHIM TEA FOUNDER
"THE ART OF TEA" creator and host is
AN SHIM TEA founder and tea master Andrei Ivanov
· AN SHIM TEA creator
· award-winning tea blender
· award-winning tea producer
· a member of the International Tea School Chaism.Pro
· a three-time participant in a Tea Masters Cup International
· TMC 2016 International "Best Visual Appearance" in Seoul, South Korea
· 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
· main tea taster and co-owner at IZPODNEBESNOJ
· tea taster and co-creator of AN TRA
· a consultant of Minh Lam company.
The main occupation is tea education and promoting high tea culture principles. For about 10 years Andrei traveled to tea places, discovered new teas, explored tea culture, and educated people about the tea industry. Andrei holds different kinds of tea events in Europe and East Asia to help people deeply understand tea and find themselves through it.