Discovery Tasting

$45.00

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$45 includes a tasting experience for up to 4 people in our San Francisco retail shop.

Taste four of our loose leaf varieties with one of our knowledgeable staff members as your guide. This Discovery Tasting will provide an introduction to traditional Chinese tea culture through a tasting of four core tea varietals.

As our selection of teas changes seasonally, our curated menu will also change. The current tasting menu includes:

Jingmai Sheng Pu-erh, Spring - An un-fermented Pu-erh "maocha" with crisp notes of meadow flowers and sugarcane.
Xin Gong Yi (New Craft) - A specially-commissioned, high-oxidized white tea from Fuding County; notes of golden raisin, dried apricot, and rose.
Alishan, Spring - Taiwan's most classic tea, Alishan is a refreshing balance of floral and vegetal notes, with a finish reminiscent of buttercream.
Golden Monkey, First Pick - A smooth and comforting black tea made from a mix of early harvest buds and leaves, Golden Monkey, First pick has distinct notes of cacao nibs, dried fruit, and molasses.

Purchase your flight online today, and receive an email voucher redeemable for this personalized service at our retail shop. Your voucher should arrive in your inbox within a few minutes of purchase. (If you have purchased a flight online but have not received your voucher yet, please contact us!) Vouchers have no additional processing fees, and do not expire.

After your purchase, we ask that you please call us at (415) 395-0868 to reserve a time for your visit. Our tasting space is limited, and we want to ensure we have a table reserved for you when you arrive.

Finally, plan your visit to Chinatown! Reserve about 30 minutes for your tasting, and make sure to leave yourself time to browse our full collection of teas after you've learned all about them. We are located at 831 Grant Ave, in San Francisco, CA. Check out more about our shop, and feel free to give us a call if you have questions about directions or other details. (Again, our number is (415) 395-0868.)

When you arrive for your tasting flight, you'll need to present your voucher, in either printed or digital form. Once we've verified your order, it's time to sit down and taste some teas!

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