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Daily Tea Tastings from July 1 until Labour Day!
Visit the Tea Tasting Bar at Silk Road, and transform your understanding and appreciation of tea. Whether you are a beginner, or a tea lover already, we guarantee you'll see tea in an entirely new light!
There are an infinite variety of flavours in the tea realm, and tea can be appreciated, tasted and understood in a similar way to wine.
Tea Tastings take place daily at 2 pm throughout the summer (from July 1 to the first weekend in September), and every Saturday & Sunday from September until the end of June.
$10 per person | 30 min.
SUMMER DAILY TEA TASTINGS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
TEA TASTING 101 Taste & explore teas using the techniques of tea professionals.
TUESDAY
TASTE OF CHINATOWN Victoria's Historic Chinatown is Canada's oldest. Taste a selection of classic Chinese teas, popular when Victoria's Chinatown was first founded.
WEDNESDAY
JAPANESE TEA JOURNEY Explore healthy & delicious green teas, as you discover Japan's tea culture.
THURSDAY
WORLD TEA JOURNEY Tantalize your taste buds as you taste an exotic selection of teas from around the world.
FRIDAY
HEALTH BENEFITS OF TEA Learn to harness the many benefits that tea offers, and discover which teas are healthiest!
SATURDAY
CHINESE TEA CEREMONY Experience the world's oldest tea ceremony and find out about China's fascinating tea traditions.
SUNDAY
TEA & CHOCOLATE PAIRING A match made in heaven! Sample delightful tea & chocolate combinations, & learn the principles of pairing them.
During a Tea Tasting you'll:
» Taste a selection of exceptional teas. Tantalize your taste buds and discover the tea professional's secrets for assessing a tea.
» Find out about the latest health benefits research on tea, and receive expert advice on how to maximize them for yourself.
» Explore tea cultures and tea history from around the world.
» Learn about how tea is grown and processed, and discover the tea professional's secrets on how to assess a tea's freshness and quality.
The selection of teas and topics for each Tea Tasting Journey changes daily!
We look forward to seeing you at the Tasting Bar.
about the Silk Road Tea Tasting Bar
Visit the Tea Tasting Bar at Silk Road, and transform your understanding and appreciation of tea. Join us for a Tea Journey - whether you are a beginner, or a tea lover already, we guarantee you'll see tea in an entirely new light!
There are an infinite variety of flavours in the tea realm, and tea can be appreciated, tasted and understood in a similar way to wine.
Please note that our Fall & Winter Events Calendar comes out in September. Get your copy as soon as it's available by signing up for our e-newsletter, or be sure to visit the website in September to download a copy. The Fall & Winter Events Calendar features tea tastings, in-store events and aromatherapy workshops, along with inspiring ideas and tea recipes.
Get a group of co-workers, friends or family together, and come in to discover the joys of tea. Learn about tea's health benefits, recipe ideas and more! Group Tea Tastings are available as private bookings for corporate clients, for birthdays, wedding and baby showers, and any occasion when you'd like to get a group of people together to enjoy a tea tasting. Contact silkroad@silkroadtea.com to find out more.
Take-home workshop kits are ideal for home spa parties, birthday parties, wedding showers or gift making. Get a group of friends together to share the cost of the workshop and supplies, then make gifts for xmas and other special occasions. Take-home workshops are also designed so that those of you who don't live in Victoria, or are unable to fit our in-store workshops into your schedule, are still able to join in the fun.Workshop kits include supplies, recipes and instructions (click here for more details).
potion lab
Gift giving is fun and easy when you learn how to create fabulous personalised xmas gifts! Learn the ancient art of making bath and massage oils, and decadent bathsalts. $65.28
tea bath sachets
Learn how to make fragrant, sumptuous bath sachets with tea for those on your gift list. Find out about the amazing effect of tea on your skin and how to utilise its valuable properties. $49.45
art of perfumery
Explore the ancient art of making perfume oils. Learn blending techniques, dilution ratios and receive wonderful perfume recipes. $105.96
eau de parfum
Explore the exquisite art of making alcohol based perfumes. Learn blending techniques, dilution ratios and receive captivating perfume recipes. $106.13
perfumes of arabia
The perfumes of Arabia were highly prized throughout the ancient world. Learn blending techniques, dilution ratios and receive perfume recipes reminiscent of Egypt, Persia, Turkey and Morocco. $129.61
antidote
A workshop devoted to renewal. Find out how to create a wellness program for yourself by combining the slimming and digestive benefits of tea with the power of aromatherapeutic baths and self massage. $32.93
home spa facial
Achieve radiant looking skin by treating yourself to a purifying and rejuvenating home facial. Find out how to prevent and lessen break outs and enlarged pores. Learn a step by step acupressure facial massage that gives your skin a healthy glow. $62.59
toast the holidays
Learn great hot tea recipe ideas that are perfect for holiday entertaining. Find out how to make mulled teas, tea infused spirits, hot tea punch, tea sangrias and delicious dessert drinks. $36.00
iced teas
Nothing quenches thirst like a refreshing cup of iced tea. Home made iced teas are also a healthy and cost effective alternative. $36.00
tea lattés
Take the chill out of winter by learning how to make tea lattés. From matcha to yerba maté, you’ll discover some comforting and delectable combinations. Find out more about the health benefits of green, black and white teas. $36.00
silk road
1624 Government St., Victoria Chinatown
For workshop registration, spa bookings, store hours and general inquiries call 250 704 2688 ext. 2 or email silk road.
For mail order call 250 388 6815 or email the mail order department or fax 250 382 0001.
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