Main Event Program 2024

10:15 - 10:45   A moment to marvel at intangible aroma - Discovering Secrets of Taiwan Tea ················· Dr. Po-An, Chen | Kien Yu Tea

11:00 - 12:00   Matcha Zubereitung & gesundheitsfördernde Eigenschaften   ······································ aiya-THE TEA & Teepapst

12:15 - 12:45   Jeju Island’s Wild Secret: How Regenerative Farming Brews the Perfect Cup for People and Planet ······················

····························································································································· Michael D. Ham | Wild Orchard Tea

13:00 - 14:00  „Gesichter hinter dem Tee“: Die Vielfalt der Geschmacksideale im japanischen Tee – Perspektiven aus Kirishima und Nara (mit Verkostung) ································································· Oliver Hartleib | Tee Kontor Kiel, Tobias Roesch | Marimo

14:00 - 15:00   ------------------------------------------------------------ PAUSE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

15:15 - 15:45   First Flush in Darjeeling und Nepal: ein Vergleich ······················································ TeeGschwendner (cancelled)

16:00 - 16:30   Protecting biodiversity through Forest Friendly Tea ·········································································· Monteaco

16:45 - 17:15   Tea High – L-Theanin im Grüntee ··································································································· Keiko

17:30 - 18:00   The Multiple Uses of Tea Trees ······························································································ Liu-Tea&Art

18:15 - 19:00   The Evaluation of Taiwan Specialty Tea ··················································································· Deerland Tea

10:15 - 11:15   Tea production in Vietnam, Thailand and Georgia - differences and similarities ······································· Moychay.nl

11:30 - 12:30   The Future of Japanese Tea. New generations and inspiring innovators in the Japanese tea scene ································ 

·································································································································· Global Japanese Tea Association

12:45 - 13:15   Live Interview mit Olaf Tarmas ······························································································· t-Magzin

13:30 - 14:00   Einfluss der Inhaltsstoffe im Wasser auf den Teegeschmack ········································ Wasserhaus Deutschland

 

14:00 - 15:00   ------------------------------------------------------------ PAUSE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 

15:15 - 16:15   Alles über matcha Qualitäten, Sorten, Anbau & Produktion ·········································· aiya-THE TEA & Teepapst

16:30 - 17:00   Tracing the Essence of Tea ···································································································· Kien Yu Tea

17:15 - 17:45   Discovering Nepal Tea ·········································································· WanderlusTea & Nepal Tea Collective

18:00 - 18:30   Live Interview mit Olaf Tarmas ······························································································· t-Magzin

How to Participate: Pre-registration through Eventbrite is required, with on-site payment made directly to the workshop organizer. Early registration is recommended due to limited availability. General activities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

10:30 - 11:30   A Morning Gongfu Cha Ritual ························································································· 25 € | tea with lin

Join us for a peaceful and inviting start to your day at the Berlin Tea Festival with Tea with Lin, a warm and serene Gongfu Cha session. In the quiet of the morning, come experience the soothing elegance and calming simplicity of this mindful approach to brewing and sharing tea, guided by Lin.

Whether you're new to tea or a seasoned enthusiast, this gathering offers a space to pause, connect, and savor the subtle beauty of tea. Let the warmth and the gentle flow of the ritual ease you into the rhythm of the festival day.

About Lin Wang

Lin Wang is a tea practitioner and facilitator. Since 2015, she has been studying and practicing Chinese tea under various teachers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Yunnan, and Beijing. Alongside the successful Saturday Tearoom at RYOKO Berlin (2017–2024), Lin has expanded her focus to curating tea experiences for exhibitions, film festivals, and product launches, collaborating with artists across diverse fields such as music, dance, and set design. She currently offers tea sessions and workshops, including The Feuerle Collection Tea Ceremony. 

With her calm presence and attention to aesthetics, Lin creates spaces for quiet contemplation and joyful connectivity, featuring consciously curated teas from China and Taiwan.

11:45 - 12:45   Gyokuro - Japans edelster Grüntee ······················································································· 20 € | Yoshi en

13:00 - 14:00   Tea and music pairing : Brahms and Pu-erh ·································································· 15 € | Bastien Crocq

14:00 - 15:00   ----------------------------------------------------------- PAUSE ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

15:15 - 16:15   Tee-Meditation ············································································································ 15 € | Teekenner

Du bist eingeladen Tee und Stille mit uns zu genießen. In einer kurzen, angeleiteten Meditation, begleitet von zwei exquisiten Tees, tauchen wir ein in die Praxis daoistischer und buddhistischer Mönche. 

16:30 - 17:30   Tasting Workshop of famous Pu Er Sheng Cha terroirs ·························································· 35 € | Länggass-Tee

17:45 - 18:45   Tasting Workshop of famous Pu Er Sheng Cha terroirs ·························································· 35 € | Länggass-Tee