It was a delightful experience to attend a tea ceremony for the first time here!
I was booking to celebrate a friend's zodiac year initially, but then as timetables clashed it wound up being for their graduation/farewell however Cara was super friendly with the change in schedule, even holding out while we were like 30min late on the day.
Although I'm like a couple month late to review 😅, I still feels like just recently I was there breathing in the sent of so many different tea ingredients and teas.
Holding it in a creative studio it ended up being a very creative process. Starting out by helping us relax via a crystal sound bowl thus creating a calm yet friendly and cosy atmosphere. She let us choose which teas to try, also to try pouring and serving ourselves, even letting us mix and match making our own brews because we were super curious how they'd go. This very much encouraged my friend who got to take her personal DIY brew home to her family in China.
Will always hold this memory close to heart and encourage everyone who can to try experiencing it. Can't wait to try out the DIY Brewing classes she was planning to start up. ❤️. @Altitude Tea I wish you all the best in...
Read moreI decided to visit Altitude Tea for a mindful ceremony on a whim. Not expecting much, I was delighted to discover, upon entry, a gorgeously designed space with a warm, inviting energy - a testament to its creator, and the host of Altitude Tea, Cara. With years of experience in the fields of tea, mindfulness, and the philosophies of wise ancient masters, Cara is the perfect conduit for an enriching and serene experience grounded in tradition, sourcing the finest teas, and delivering, in her gentle, sweet demeanour, poignant and relevant pieces of universal wisdom in a way that only someone who embodies what she preaches is capable of doing. If you are interested in learning about the tradition of tea ceremonies, or carving out a slice of mindful time in the presence of an expert, or even in inviting practical guidance into your life, then know that Cara’s mindful tea ceremony will be...
Read moreCara hosted a wonderful experience that included a Chinese tea ceremony (brewed) including a mixture the history, philosophy and experience trying a number of her own sourced/blended high altitude teas. Cara engaged with each of us to discuss our impressions and reactions. My group of four and another couple gently introduced and got to know each other, sharing opinions, personal stories and laughter throughout the whole experience The mindfulness elements included the preparation, serving and drinking tea, taking time to focus on and appreciate each stage and element. Sitting cross-legged together on a platform in small studio provided a sense of a relaxed...
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