Introduction to tea

An Introduction to Tea as seen in European Speciality Tea Association

Have you ever wondered what you can use Sorrel for? Have you ever twisted your ankle in nature or cut yourself and wondered what plants you could use that grow around you?

Foraging is the activity of finding, gathering and harvesting wild foods.
Getting outside, connecting with nature, and learning more about where your food comes from and staying active are all great reasons to go foraging.

Join us on one of our truly engaging & Fun foraging courses for a fantastic experience, to develop your understanding of foraging for and cooking with wild foods and to enjoy some delicious Wild Recipes.

Introduction to Tea

In 2737 BCE a Chinese emperor, accidentally discovered tea.
According to ancient tales, stray tea leaves drifted into the emperor’s boiling pot of water while he was foraging. And so began a centuries-long love affair with tea.

A cup of tea can calm you when you are worried, awaken you when you are lethargic, cool you when you are feeling hot, and warm you when you are feeling cold.
Somehow, it seems as if tea knows what you want and how you feel.

There’s an old Chinese saying that says drinking tea daily will starve the apothecary.

Tea is complex and absorbing, with different types, tastes, and appeal, connecting people from many cultures (just like wine, but without calories, and you can still drive! 😊)
So let’s explore this wonder called tea in a full day of knowledge, fun and of course: Tea

About Jörg Müller

Jörg Müller is a Medical Herbalist(B.Sc. Hons), Master Teablender and co-founder of Solaris Botanicals, whose virgin tea blends created a storm all those many years ago when they were released into the unassuming world of tea connoisseurs.

His expert nose has been likened to that of a perfumer, and he has a true talent for exciting new flavour sensations.

Nowadays, his role is split between administrating Solaris Tea, originating blends for our customized tea blends, teaching for the European Academy of Tea and sourcing the teas, which involves travelling to our partner tea farms and choosing only the best plant.

About the course

This unique course will take you on a sampling journey of the full palate of high qualitative organic teas from white tea, green tea, oolongs, black teas and specially selected herbal infusions.
Learn with the master tea blender himself and explore:

– Tea History
– What is Tea?
– Wellness & Tea
– Tea Varieties
– Flavour Profiling

– Importance of Water & Brewing Principles

– Cuisine & Tea

The course also incorporates a sensory tea journey, a fusion of an Asian tea ceremony with western style sensory experience elements – How to find peace and de-stress with a simple tea meditation.

What is included

Location

Excited to be unveiling our stunning modern wooden Eco Cabin.

Tucked behind the old gable of an 18th century hunting lodge on a grassy hill overlooking the woody expanse of Roscahill Valley.

Surrounded by lush meadows and virgin native hedging and opposite a lovingly nurtured nut and fruit orchard and natural pond teaming with native apples, pears, plums, soft fruit and herbs and edible flowers.

This unique open plan venue is the perfect paradise for a moment of pause to reconnect to nature and yourself.

The full frontage glass window makes you feel like you’re sitting outside and is perfectly situated to capture the vivid sunsets on a fine day.

Unique in shape with beautiful wooden arches, this light, bright space is cosy and tranquil.

Set between Moycullen and Oughterard two quaint villages only 20-30 mins from Galway City.

Introduction to tea

An Introduction to Tea as seen in European Speciality Tea Association