12
September
Cup of Tea
Friday
Divination: The Myth of White Tea Workshop
Cup of Tea | 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd Suite J, Clackamas, Oregon 97105
D’Guar Herrera (They/Them) is a tea student and guide for this workshop series. They approach tea as more than just a beverage; for them, tea is a practice of connection, presence, and personal exploration. D’Guar aims to cultivate a safe and welcoming space where participants can deepen their relationship with tea in profound and meaningful ways.
This September at Cup of Tea, we’re stepping into the luminous and delicate world of white tea, a tea often wrapped in myth and mystery. Subtle yet powerful, white tea is sometimes called the “seer” of the tea world, offering clarity, quiet wisdom, and a gentle unfolding of flavor. Plucked young and touched only lightly, its beauty lies in purity: sun-dried buds and tender leaves that hold the essence of early spring. Each cup feels like a whisper, floral, honeyed, sometimes fruity, sometimes herbaceous, always layered with nuance.
In our White Tea Workshops, we’ll explore a curated flight of exceptional whites. We’ll sip Prakash, from the Himalayas, with its sweet chestnut warmth and creamy smoothness; Nilgiri White, from Southern India, crisp, floral, and refreshingly bright; and other whites worth exploring that reveal just how varied and surprising this delicate tea can be.
Together, we’ll uncover the stories and symbols behind white tea, explore its diversity, and taste how origin and process transform each cup. If you’re ready to experience the quiet revelations of white tea, delicate, mysterious, and full of discovery, this workshop is your invitation.