A first taste of aroma
Begin with a cup of herbal tea and discover the distinct scents and personalities of more than ten seasonal herbs.
Farm Lecture Series · Session One
Herbal Tea WorkshopAn Aromatic Journey from Soil to Cup
Start with a leaf and discover the land it grows in. Follow an aroma and create a cup of herbal tea that is uniquely yours.
Organized by Brookline Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce (BTCC) × 余心樂
Register nowSpace is limited. Please register in advance.
- Date
- Time
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location
- Mave Clubroom225 Fallon Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180
An afternoon of aromas, tasting, and blending
The Brookline Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce its new Farm Lecture Series in collaboration with 余心樂. Our first session explores herbal tea, taking you from herbs, soil, and aroma to tasting, sensory discovery, and blending your own cup.
This is a hands-on afternoon. Use your nose, your palate, and your hands to reconnect with plants, the land they grow in, and the flavors you enjoy.
How will we spend the three hours?
The workshop lasts approximately three hours, with about 30 minutes of introductory learning. After a brief look at herbs, soil, growing conditions, and aroma, most of our time will be spent exploring, smelling, tasting, blending, and sharing.
- Explore different herbs
- Identify layers of aroma
- Find your favorite flavors
- Blend your own herbal tea
By the end, every participant will have created a personal cup of herbal tea.
What you’ll experience
Secrets in the soil
Explore the relationship between soil, growing conditions, and the aromas of plants.
Your own herbal aroma map
Through smelling and tasting, learn to recognize the characteristics and layers of different herbs.
Stories behind the herbs
Get to know each plant through mythology, the meanings of flowers, and the choices behind what is grown on the farm.
A sensory exercise
Practice noticing top, middle, and base notes as you discover which aromas you enjoy most.
Blend your own herbal tea
Move from tasting individual herbs to creating blends. Explore proportions and pairings, then make a cup that is your own.
A little something to savor
Freshly baked herbal cookies will accompany the workshop, bringing taste and aroma together. Herbal hydrosol will also be prepared at the end, so the scents and memories can continue beyond the session.
A GIFT FOR PARTICIPANTS
A limited-edition TAIWANESE IN BOSTON mug
Everyone who completes registration and attends the workshop will receive one limited-edition mug specially created by the Brookline Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy your herbal tea and take home a small keepsake of Boston’s Taiwanese community.
Registration and what’s included
- General admission
- $50 / person
- BTCF volunteers
- $40 / person
- BTCC members
- $35 / person
Your registration includes the full three-hour herbal experience, herb tasting, sensory exercises, hands-on tea blending, freshly baked herbal cookies, herbal hydrosol, and one limited-edition TAIWANESE IN BOSTON mug.
Register nowSpace is limited. Please register in advance.
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From soil to cup, make an afternoon of discovery.
Take a little time to slow down, explore aromas, taste, blend, and meet new friends. Join us for a relaxed and playful afternoon filled with the scents of herbs.