Rarely there has been such a direct connection between nature and geography, and the flavours and culture that originates from there as in the case of Chinese rock teas - Yán chá 岩茶 : we talk of “Rock Rhyme” to describe these amazing teas, and their most intimate nature that talks about the rocks they originate from.

During this workshop, we will take a journey to the north of Fujian, in the Wuyi region. We will explore its geography and geology, between gorges, rivers, and countless micro-valleys with their proper micro-climate and soil, that generate such a great variety of flavours.

We will understand together how the tea culture, in its constant evolution, has explored dozens of cultivars, each one with their its history and narrative, and we will brew and taste the most significant ones:

• Jinmudan
• Huangguanyin
• Meizhan
• Huangye Shuixian (abandoned land Shuixian)
• Dahongpao

All the teas represents the best of the 2024 production by our trusted producer Peng Bao, that grows his teas right under the Yingzui 鹰嘴 peak, named after its resemblance to an eagle's beak. Here tea plants absorb the unique mineral flavour that gained rock teas their appreciation and popularity.

This tasting event will take place in our tearoom in Milan on Saturday February 15th at 2.30 pm hosted by our founder and teacher Vivian. Seats are limited: we suggest to book your seat soon to avoid missing your chance. 

In the weekend of February 15th and 16th our Milan tearoom will hold a series of 4 different events, all hosted by Vivian. If you wish to join us for two events or more, a special 10% discount will automatically be applied to your purchase at checkout. Learn more about the other events and workshops: 

• Sat. Feb. 15, 10 am: The New Six Mountains of Pu'er tea
• Sun. Feb. 16, 10:00 am: Incense and tea: 2000 years of art of fragrances
• Sun. Feb. 16, 14:30 pm: Incense experience: agarwood, tea and body
  

A discount for the purchase of any single event is reserved to students of our Xiaoye and Daye courses, and to the visitors who joined our Tea Tours in China. Alumni and travellers can use the code 25LEAVES at check out.