Meet the Maker: Matcha with Camellia Sinensis

“Although the traditional Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) can seem complex and inaccessible for most amateurs, matcha is not so complicated to prepare. These days increasingly popular for its pleasant flavors, its invigorating effect and its beneficial health properties, this bright green powdered tea is a memorable experience for anyone who is willing to risk a taste for the first time.”  – Camellia Sinensis blog

Camellia Sinensis is a teahouse and tea importer located in Montréal, Quebec.  Every Spring since 1998, professional tea-tasters and business partners Hugo, Jasmin, François and Kevin travel the world’s tea gardens to select the premium leaves that make up their famous catalogue.  Join us for this Meet the Maker event to learn more about Camellia Sinensis and how they source their unique teas, including Japanese matcha.  We will prepare and taste three different varieties of matcha as we talk with Camellia Sinensis partner and tea taster Kevin Gascoyne.

Matcha can be prepared with common kitchen tools, but we are also offering a discount on our matcha tools–upgrade to the Matcha Lover’s Kit and get all the tea samples plus the traditional bowl, whisk, whisk stand, and scoop for an additional $50 (regular price $63)!

YOUR $15 EVENT TICKET INCLUDES:

• Zoom meeting link
• An evening of learning and great conversation with Deli Tea Specialist Jackson Konwinski and Camellia Sinensis partner and tea taster Kevin Gascoyne
• A 20% off coupon to use at our online at zcob.me/deligrocery after the tasting
• The ability to tune in from anywhere!  You do not need to be in Ann Arbor to listen in to the conversation!

YOUR $30 EVENT TICKET INCLUDES:

• Zoom meeting link
• An evening of learning and great conversation with Deli Tea Specialist Jackson Konwinski and Camellia Sinensis partner and tea taster Kevin Gascoyne
• A tasting kit that 3 different Matchas from Camellia Sinensis (Sora, Uji, and Fuka Midori), detailed brewing instructions and a slice of Zingerman’s Bakehouse Sweet Butter Tea Cake (additional kits are $15/kit)
• A 20% off coupon to use at our online at zcob.me/deligrocery after the tasting

YOUR $80 EVENT TICKET INCLUDES:

• Zoom meeting link
• An evening of learning and great conversation with Deli Tea Specialist Jackson Konwinski and Camellia Sinensis partner and tea taster Kevin Gascoyne
• A matcha lover’s tasting kit that 3 different Matchas from Camellia Sinensis (Sora, Uji, and Fuka Midori), detailed brewing instructions and a slice of Zingerman’s Bakehouse Sweet Butter Tea Cake, and all the tools you’ll need to perfect your matcha making at home: Matcha Chasen (whisk), Matcha Chawan (bowl), Matcha Naoshi (stand) and Chashaku (bamboo scoop).  Regular price for these 4 tools is $63, we’re offering them for only $50 as part of this tasting kit.
• If more than one person is participating from the same location, we recommend additional tea kits (no extra tools) for $15/kit
• A 20% off coupon to use at our online at zcob.me/deligrocery after the tasting

MULTIPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR TASTING KIT:

• Pick up at the Deli (FREE)
• Ann Arbor Delivery ($8)
• Shipping ($15) – must order by 6/22 for on time arrival

LOGISTICS:

• The Zoom link will be mailed to you at least 2 days before the event
• Your tasting kits will be ready for pickup or delivery the day before the event.  If you chose shipping, you will receive your order ahead of the event.  You will be emailed with more specific information
• If you have any questions, please email [email protected]