🌿 Day 1 · Introduction to Chado · Culture and Etiquette

Friday | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (2 hours)

A gentle beginning to understand the heart of Chado — blending theory with experience.

Session Highlights

• Origins of Tea Culture — trace the historical evolution and spiritual meaning of tea.

• The Philosophy of Tea — explore the values of Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility in life and practice.

• The Beauty of Etiquette — experience grace and mindfulness through posture, movement, and serving.

• Warm Tea Gathering — meet your fellow learners and instructor through the shared spirit of tea.

🍃 Day 2 · Six Types of Tea · Gaiwan Brewing Practice

Saturday | 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (8 hours, with 1-hour lunch break)

An immersive full-day workshop dedicated to tea appreciation, sensory refinement, and brewing mastery.

Morning (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Understanding the Six Major Tea Categories — green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and dark teas.

• Tea Tasting & Sensory Training — learn to evaluate aroma, flavor, color, and leaf texture.

• Group Tasting & Discussion — guided comparison with instructor’s demonstrations.

• Tea Identification Practice — develop discernment through observation and aroma recognition.

Afternoon (2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

• Gaiwan Brewing Basics — master the fundamentals of proportion, temperature, and timing.

• Advanced Gaiwan Techniques — adjust brewing parameters to reveal the character of each tea.

• Interactive Brewing & Evaluation — peer tasting, discussion, and refinement of technique.

• Instructor Feedback & Reflection — personalized guidance, Q&A, and reflective sharing.

🍂 Day 3 · The Way of Teapots · Tea Table Presentation

Sunday | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM (4 hours)

A day of synthesis and expression — bringing together the essence of practice, aesthetics, and hospitality.

Session Highlights

• The Way of Teapots — explore Yixing and ceramic teapots, understanding form, function, and pairing.

• Tea Table Design & Aesthetics — harmony of color, space, and utensils in creating your own tea scene.

• Student Tea Presentation — independent tea table setup and brewing demonstration.

• Closing Tea Gathering — sharing, reflection, and certificate presentation.

🫖 Course Details

Instructor: Annie Wong
Duration: 3 days · 14 total hours

October Schedule

• Day 1: October 24 (Fri) · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

• Day 2: October 25 (Sat) · 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (1-hour lunch break)

• Day 3: October 26 (Sun) · 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Class Size: Minimum 3 participants, maximum 6 participants

Course Fee:

• Individual: RM1380 per person

• Two participants: RM2640 (RM1320 per person)

• Three participants: RM3840 (RM1280 per person)

🎁 Each participant will receive a complimentary porcelain gaiwan set and host cup (worth RM120).

Students are encouraged to bring (if available):

• Personal favorite teaware