“Come to my house and have some tea” is the most commonly used greeting back in the mountains of Guizhou where I grew up. To me, tea is an invitation for an open dialogue, a space for togetherness and union, it can be as casual as an informal invitation for gathering, as informative as a lecture, as useful as a medicine, or it can bring profound meanings philosophically and spiritually. Through tea, my perceptions are constantly challenged in order to embrace change and connect with my intuition, guiding me on the journey of learning about myself, others and life.
The more I have learnt about tea, the more I find to discover. The opportunity to keep on learning is never-ending. I have created these workshops to share my learnings over the years and I hope the gesture of tea will connect you with yourself and others around you, and that the benefits and wisdom of tea will be of assistance for you and for your journey beyond.
Untold stories of tea and its 2,500 years of history. We share everything we know about the endangered ancient craft of tea-making, from indigenous tea rituals to brewing secrets. See why wild tea is a wonderful medium for making connections.
Using tea as a vehicle, we share the ancient Eastern philosophy of “knowing yourself” and “staying relaxed” to help individuals in organisations to find calmness, joy and space and to achieve optimum mental health and work performance.
Tea and kung fu go hand-in-hand throughout Chinese history.Partnering with the Wing Tsun Master Sifu Julian Hitch, we bring insight from the Eastern philosophies and wisdom and share the secret of “winning
not fighting”.
In China, doing business is never just about the business itself. Having worked across Asia as entrepreneur, ambassador and consultant and is now a resident in London for 11 years, Rui is the expert in bridging the gap and helping you gain insight into the subtlety of business etiquette and mentality between two cultures.
We share the untold stories of tea that has been unknown to the rest of the world and its 2,500 years of history. We share everything we know about the endangered ancient craft of tea-making, from indigenous tea rituals to the secret of a brew that never bitters. We share the physical and mental health benefits of wild tea compared to plantation farmed tea. We share our stories, our passion and our love for nature and craftsmanship, we believe tea to be a wonderful medium for making a connection
WHAT'S INVOLVED:
A typical Tea Experience covers but not limited to:
- 4 teas from 400 - 1,500 years old wild trees
- Ancient Tea Ritual through 5 senses
- Health benefits of wild, ancient & indigenous tea
- Your personal tea choice diagnose
- Practical tips on applying tea to suit your individuality
80 mins. Maximum of 15 People. (For larger groups please get in touch)
£520 + 12.5% service
Tristan Hogg - Managing Director / Co-Founder, pieminister limited
Using tea as a vehicle, we share the ancient Eastern philosophy of “knowing yourself” and “staying relaxed” to help individuals in organisations to find calmness, joy and space and to achieve optimum mental health and work performance.
WHAT'S INVOLVED:
A typical well-being workshop covers but not limited to:
- 5-organs nourishment exercise
- Your individualistic Yin & Yang Diagnose
- 4 teas to suit your individual needs
- Destress through senses
- Physical, mental and spiritual benefits of wild tea
- Practical application for longevity
80 mins. Maximum of 15 People. (For larger groups please get in touch)
£680 + 12.5% service
Paul Armstrong - Writer for Forbes. Digital Strategist. Advisor. NED.
Tea and kung fu go hand-in-hand throughout Chinese history, such synergy is reflected in the application of staying relaxed, remaining present, knowing yourself and trusting your intuition. Partnering with the Wing Tsun Master Sifu Julian Hitch, we bring insight from the Eastern philosophies and wisdom and share the secret of “winning not fighting”.
WHAT'S INVOLVED:
A typical Synergy workshop covers but not limited to:
- Flow activation exercise (Qi/Chi Gong)
- Presence through senses (3 Teas)
- Four Gates: understand yourself and others (Wing Tsun)
- Awareness and Resilience (Tea). Motivation and Discipline. (Wing Tsun)
- Humility, Kindness and Harmony (Tea)
Length: 90mins. Maximum of 20 people
£780 + 12.5% service
We understand that each organisation has its unique characteristics and flow, please get in touch we will tailor the workshop to suit your needs.
Planning an away day for your team? Let us help and facilitate your growth at the Kwoon in the midst of the forest in South London.
Anna Downey - CEO / Co-Founder Buzzbar
“The secret of winning lies in the profound understanding between yourself and others.” (Lao Tsu) In China, doing business is never just about the business itself. Having worked across Asia as entrepreneur, ambassador and consultant and is now a resident in London for 11 years, Rui is the expert in bridging the gap and helping you gain insight into the subtlety of business etiquette and mentality between two cultures.
WHAT'S INVOLVED:
- Destination Guidance: achieving your goals
- A friend in need: Finding you the right help locally and nationally
- Social etiquettes from formal dinner to tea table
- Negotiation and navigation in conversation between the East and the West
- Regional culture and etiquettes
- Non-verbal language and basic Mandarin
Length: 70 mins. Maximum of 12 people.
£520 + 12.5% service.
This workshop can be tailored for one-on-one or for a group, please get in touch we will work to your refinement.
Matt Fraher - Head of People / Fraher and Findlay
We hold monthly tea gathering in central London for women to share their stories and to support each other on their journeys. Please check out grasspeopletree.com/tea-experiences on dates, locations and special guests.
Kung fu and tea has always been going hand in hand. Following this tradition in this experiential class, you will explore the ancient wisdom of the female founder Ng Mui of Wing Tsun 詠春拳. Through the form of Siu Nim Tao 小念頭, you will reconnect with the state of natural flow and start to accumulate the empirical knowledge of how to respond.
Do you give the body what you think is needed, instead of following what it intuitively asks for? What if your lifestyle choices are actually contributing to the imbalance of the natural rhythm of your body? this 60-minute workshop shares the practical knowledge of the Yin/Yang in food, drink and seasonal changes, and provides you with the tools to "diagnose" your daily Yin Yang tendency as a unique, ever-evolving individual
Discover tea that is alive and how it makes you feel. See, smell, touch and taste the 2500 year tea culture and celebrate with us the vibrant indigenous traditions. Different from tea picked from plantation and made by machinery, Living Tea is a traditional tea-making philosophy that follows the rhythm of nature and embodies tea as a living being. Through ancient tea ritual and storytelling, this experience celebrates our ancestral insights of holistic health, culture diversity and environmental harmony.
Do you speak the Tea House slang?! We've got something special to share with you! Celebrate Guizhou culture with us as we explore the richness in dialects and non-verbal expression. Learn to speak the local twang and do the local thang!
What if you've been drinking a tea that actually has been causing damage to your body, and how do you know? We explore factors such as elevation, cultivars, soil composition, and water sources, and how that provides results in your cup. Furthermore, we teach practical examples to help you recognise when tea is damaging or healing, how the time of day and seasonal patterns encourage certain teas, and how to listen to the most accurate and trustworthy voice of all time - your body.
Celebrate with us on the Chinese New Year's Eve as we welcome the Year of Niu 牛 Ox that symbolises steadiness, perseverance and diligence. We will be making dumplings, writing auspicious words with traditional calligraphy, and play the game of “除夕" Chu Shee!GPT's biggest party yet.
How do you do what you do without knowing yourself? Are you ready to honour who you are including your deepest fear? In this intimate class Rui facilitates the space for you to explore, reflect and acquire tools for the alignment of who you truly are and where you want to be.
Do you give the body what you think is needed, instead of following what it intuitively asks for? What if your lifestyle choices are actually contributing to the imbalance of the natural rhythm of your body? this 60-minute workshop shares the practical knowledge of the Yin/Yang in food, drink and seasonal changes, and provides you with the tools to "diagnose" your daily Yin Yang tendency as a unique, ever-evolving individual
Discover tea that is alive and how it makes you feel. See, smell, touch and taste the 2500 year tea culture and celebrate with us the vibrant indigenous traditions. Different from tea picked from plantation and made by machinery, Living Tea is a traditional tea-making philosophy that follows the rhythm of nature and embodies tea as a living being. Through ancient tea ritual and storytelling, this experience celebrates our ancestral insights of holistic health, culture diversity and environmental harmony.
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