Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Masala Chai.

The tea at the base of all of these is Red Tea, called Black Tea in the US and Europe.

This style of processing is usually the first kind of tea that Americans encounter in their lives, and it sets the tone for their understanding of and feelings toward tea.

Join Connor Hollis, owner and founder of Steep Valley Tea, as he takes you through 5 of these teas to explore the differences between them and discuss how changes in growing, aging, and processing result in a vast range of flavors.

The 2-hour class offers 5 teas brewed gong fu cha style, as well as some opportunities to practice brewing tea and developing your palate.

As always, there will be loose-leaf tea for retail sale afterwards.

If there are open slots, tickets will be available at the door.