Indulge in thoughtfully crafted, handmade chocolates paired with authentic Chinese loose-leaf tea — an experience full of warmth, depth, and gentle surprises.

Slow down. Sip. Savor unforgettable flavors—and the moments that linger.

When: 04/11 14:00 - 16:00
Where: Somerville Chocolate CSA

Aeronaut Brewery 14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA

We’re excited to collaborate with ideefixe scent studio, a Boston-based studio specializing in personalized, custom perfume creation.

Tea and perfume share a quiet language—fragrance, time, and origin shape their depth and character. In this immersive workshop, we’ll explore how scent expresses your personality, sense of place, and emotion through both tea and perfume.

You’ll be guided through the basics of perfume, learn how to describe your sensory preferences, and work one-on-one with a perfumer to translate those feelings into scent. Through this process, you’ll create a fragrance that truly reflects you.

You’ll take home:

• One 50 ml bottle of your personalized perfume

• A sample of the essential oil used in your creation

👥 Seats are limited to 20. Advance reservation is required — save your spot early.

This is a slow, sensory experience where tea meets perfume. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of tea while creating a one-of-a-kind fragrance that expresses who you are. 🍃✨
When: 5/9 15:00 - 17:00
Where: 1132 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

In this tea class and tasting, we’ll explore the early history of Japanese tea and its roots in China. In the spring of 2024, Miles Cramer traveled throughout Japan, visiting key regions and historical sites central to the origins of Japanese tea culture.

During the session, we’ll taste teas from the regions he visited, alongside teas from Eastern China—where the story of Japanese tea first begins. A slideshow of photographs from Miles’s journey will accompany the tasting and discussion, offering visual context and deeper insight into the landscapes, traditions, and people behind these teas.

Tea Menu for the Workshop:

• Tiantai Long Jing (China)

• Tamaryokucha Ohyama (Japan)

• White Leaf Sencha (Japan)

• Zairai Sencha Obukudani (Japan)

• Tea snacks and pastries are included.

  When: 05/23 15:00 - 17:00
  Where: 1132 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Floral Arranging Workshop Join us for a fragrant spring afternoon of flowers and tea led by Alyssa Lee of Contra Petals. Hosted in our Cambridge tea room, this hands-on workshop pairs seasonal floral arranging with thoughtfully curated Chinese loose-leaf teas. Guests are invited to work with spring blooms, sip slowly, and welcome the season through scent, texture, and quiet creativity.

Reservation only. Limited to 10 participants.

When: 05/24 15:00 - 17:00
Where: 1132 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

There are certain steps to follow when brewing tea in gong fu style. Following this sequence helps us stay calm and organized when practicing the tea ceremony. In this course, you will be learning the core process and proper way of tea brewing using a gaiwan. The same principles apply to all kinds of tea brewing, so we recommend this fundamental course for people who are new to gong fu tea or experienced tea drinkers.

Tea’s fragrance hides everywhere: in the warmed dry leaf, on the lid of your gaiwan, at the bottom of your empty teacup… Following the traditional sequence of tea brewing helps to awaken and refine. Beyond embracing the high aroma from tea, practicing this sequence of tea brewing helps to practice your patience and mindfulness.

If you are new to brewing with a gaiwan or want to improve the aesthetic of your tea brewing, this is a perfect course for you!

When: 5/30 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Where: 1132 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138