Tea tasting workshops and other workshops in Bordeaux

Tasting Workshop - Japanese Teas

Saturday, July 5, 2025 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Treat yourself or someone else to a delightful tea experience! A multi-sensory experience led by Tea Sommeliers.

Description of the tasting workshop:

For two hours, you'll experience an authentic journey to Japan, discovering Japanese teas through their origins, history, cultures, and manufacturing processes. You'll be introduced to tea preparation and tasting techniques.

During this workshop reserved for a maximum of 6 participants, Grégory will share his passion and knowledge with you, which will then accompany you in your daily life around tea.

Location: a tea party, 33 rue Buhan, (near the Grosse Cloche) 33000 Bordeaux

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with tea master Senkei Onishi in Bordeaux.

Friday, January 17, 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Experience the tea ceremony, also called Chanoyu, with tea master Senkei Onishi.

Graduated from the tea ceremony teaching school "Dai Nihon Chadou Gakkai" (大日本茶道学会) since 2002, Senkei Onishi has been practicing this ancestral art for over 25 years, she will share with you all the subtleties of tea and transport you to the heart of Japanese culture.

Each ceremony lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a maximum of four participants. You will learn to respect each step of this artistic and philosophical ritual. This moment includes a welcome by the tea mistress, a tasting of a Japanese pastry, and the tea preparation ceremony according to the rules of the art.

Tips to make the most of this moment:

It is recommended to bring a pair of socks as you must take them off to sit on the tatami mats and to wear loose clothing to sit comfortably on your knees or cross-legged. Children over 10 years old can participate in the tea ceremony but only accompanied by a loved one.

Tasting Workshop - The 6 Colors of Tea

Saturday, January 18, 2025 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Description of the tasting workshop:

Treat yourself or someone else to a delightful tea experience! A multi-sensory experience led by a Tea Sommelier. For two hours, you'll experience an authentic discovery of the six colors of tea. through their origins, their histories, their cultures and their manufactures. You will be introduced to the preparation techniques and of tasting teas.

During this workshop reserved for a maximum of 6 participants, Grégory will share his passion and knowledge with you, which will then accompany you in your daily life around tea.

Location: a tea party, 33 rue Buhan, (near the Grosse Cloche) 33000 Bordeaux

Tasting Workshop - Rare and Exceptional Teas

Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Description of the tasting workshop:

Treat yourself or someone else to a delightful tea experience! A multi-sensory experience led by a Tea Sommelier. For two hours, you'll experience an authentic discovery of the six colors of tea. through their origins, their histories, their cultures and their manufactures. You will be introduced to the preparation techniques and of tasting teas.

During this workshop reserved for a maximum of 6 participants, Grégory will share his passion and knowledge with you, which will then accompany you in your daily life around tea.

Location: a tea party, 33 rue Buhan, (near the Grosse Cloche) 33000 Bordeaux

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with tea master Senkei Onishi in Bordeaux.

Friday, February 7, 2025, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Experience the tea ceremony, also called Chanoyu, with tea master Senkei Onishi.

Graduated from the tea ceremony teaching school "Dai Nihon Chadou Gakkai" (大日本茶道学会) since 2002, Senkei Onishi has been practicing this ancestral art for over 25 years, she will share with you all the subtleties of tea and transport you to the heart of Japanese culture.

Each ceremony lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a maximum of four participants. You will learn to respect each step of this artistic and philosophical ritual. This moment includes a welcome by the tea mistress, a tasting of a Japanese pastry, and the tea preparation ceremony according to the rules of the art.

Tips to make the most of this moment:

It is recommended to bring a pair of socks as you must take them off to sit on the tatami mats and to wear loose clothing to sit comfortably on your knees or cross-legged. Children over 10 years old can participate in the tea ceremony but only accompanied by a loved one.

Tasting Workshop - Pu Erh Tea

Saturday, March 22, 2025 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Treat yourself or someone else to a delightful tea experience! A multi-sensory experience hosted by a Tea Sommelier.

Description of the tasting workshop:

For two hours, you'll experience an authentic discovery of Pu Erh tea (China) through its origins, history, cultures, and manufacturing processes. You'll be introduced to tea preparation and tasting techniques.

During this workshop reserved for a maximum of 6 participants, Grégory will share his passion and knowledge with you, which will then accompany you in your daily life around tea.

Location: a tea party, 33 rue Buhan, (near the Grosse Cloche) 33000 Bordeaux.

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with tea master Senkei Onishi in Bordeaux.

Friday, March 14, 2025, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Experience the tea ceremony, also called Chanoyu, with tea master Senkei Onishi.

Graduated from the tea ceremony teaching school "Dai Nihon Chadou Gakkai" (大日本茶道学会) since 2002, Senkei Onishi has been practicing this ancestral art for over 25 years, she will share with you all the subtleties of tea and transport you to the heart of Japanese culture.

Each ceremony lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a maximum of four participants. You will learn to respect each step of this artistic and philosophical ritual. This moment includes a welcome by the tea mistress, a tasting of a Japanese pastry, and the tea preparation ceremony according to the rules of the art.

Tips to make the most of this moment:

It is recommended to bring a pair of socks as you must take them off to sit on the tatami mats and to wear loose clothing to sit comfortably on your knees or cross-legged. Children over 10 years old can participate in the tea ceremony but only accompanied by a loved one.

Tasting Workshop - Teas & Cheeses

Saturday, February 1, 2025 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Description of the tasting workshop:

Treat yourself or someone else to a delightful tea experience! A multi-sensory experience hosted by a Tea Sommelier.
For two hours, you will experience an authentic discovery of tea and food pairings . You will be introduced to the techniques of preparing and tasting teas in harmony with the aromatic notes of different cheeses.

During this workshop reserved for a maximum of 6 participants, Grégory will share his passion and knowledge with you, which will then accompany you in your daily life around tea.

Location: a tea party, 33 rue Buhan, (near the Grosse Cloche) 33000 Bordeaux

Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with tea master Senkei Onishi in Bordeaux.

Friday, April 4, 2025, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Experience the tea ceremony, also called Chanoyu, with tea master Senkei Onishi.

Graduated from the tea ceremony teaching school "Dai Nihon Chadou Gakkai" (大日本茶道学会) since 2002, Senkei Onishi has been practicing this ancestral art for over 25 years, she will share with you all the subtleties of tea and transport you to the heart of Japanese culture.

Each ceremony lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a maximum of five participants: you will learn to respect each step of this artistic and philosophical ritual. This moment includes a welcome by the tea mistress, a tasting of a Japanese pastry, and the tea preparation ceremony according to the rules of the art.

Tips to make the most of this moment:

It is recommended to bring a pair of socks as you must take them off to sit on the tatami mats and to wear loose clothing to sit comfortably on your knees or cross-legged. Children over 10 years old can participate in the tea ceremony but only accompanied by a loved one.

A health pass is required to participate in this workshop.

Tasting Workshop - The 6 Colors of Tea

Saturday, February 15, 2025 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Description of the tasting workshop:

Treat yourself or someone else to a delightful tea experience! A multi-sensory experience led by a Tea Sommelier. For two hours, you'll experience an authentic discovery of the six colors of tea. through their origins, their histories, their cultures and their manufactures. You will be introduced to the preparation techniques and of tasting teas.

During this workshop reserved for a maximum of 6 participants, Grégory will share his passion and knowledge with you, which will then accompany you in your daily life around tea.

Location: a tea party, 33 rue Buhan, (near the Grosse Cloche) 33000 Bordeaux