BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sommelieredit.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sommelier Edit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T041006 CREATED:20250912T111617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T102531Z UID:10000064-1769522400-1769529600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Master the art of single origin tea DESCRIPTION:An Advanced Tasting for Sommeliers\nElevate your beverage expertise with this exclusive masterclass exploring premium single-origin teas and their role in modern fine dining. Developed in partnership with Saicho Sparkling Tea\, this intensive masterclass delivers the technical knowledge and sensory skills to confidently integrate sophisticated non-alcoholic options into your wine programme. \nWhat You’ll Experience:\nFoundation Tasting – Single Origin Base Teas\nBegin with a curated tasting of four single-origin teas spanning the processing spectrum. \nYou’ll taste Darjeeling black tea from the Gopaldhara Estate in the Himalayas with its distinctive muscatel character and summer flush complexity; Hojicha roasted green tea from Tenryu\, Shizuoka\, Japan offering toasted notes of nori seaweed\, hazelnut\, and roasted chestnut; aromatic Jasmine green teafrom Fu Ding\, Fujian Province\, China with its delicate floral scenting of apple\, lychee\, and vanilla; and Osmanthus Oolong from Xianyou County\, Fujian featuring apricot\, cucumber\, and custard apple notes with honeyed floral complexity. \nWe’ll examine how terroir\, elevation\, and processing techniques—from oxidation and fermentation to scenting and roasting—create distinct flavour profiles\, tannin structures\, and aromatic compounds. \nLearn to assess brewing temperature\, steeping time\, and their impact on extraction and tea grading. \n \nSaicho Sparkling Tea Portfolio Tasting\nProgress through Saicho’s complete range of sparkling teas\, analysing how carbonation interacts with tea’s natural compounds to affect body\, mouthfeel\, and finish. \nYou’ll taste their Hojicha with its clean\, umami-rich character enhanced by delicate bubbles; Darjeeling with ginger\, mandarin orange\, and wood spice notes balanced by elegant effervescence; Jasmine offering crisp apple and lychee aromatics with a vanilla finish; and an exclusive first taste of their newest seasonal release—Osmanthus—showcasing delicate apricot and honey aromatics with floral top notes and creamy undertones. \nThis rare opportunity gives you market-leading insight into seasonal tea innovation and autumn harvest expressions before they reach your competitors’ lists. \n \nHands-On Food Pairing Workshop\nApply sommelier principles of complementary and contrasting flavours in a practical pairing session featuring artisanal canapés from Counter 71. \nWorking collaboratively\, you’ll develop innovative pairing menus that demonstrate sparkling tea’s versatility across flavour profiles—from delicate seafood and seared scallops (perfect with Osmanthus’s apricot notes) to rich\, umami-driven dishes and fruit-forward desserts. \nThe most creative pairing concept receives recognition and a special prize. \nWhy This Matters for Your Programme:\nThe non-alcoholic beverage category is no longer an afterthought—it’s a revenue opportunity and guest expectation. This masterclass equips you to: \n\nMeet Growing Demand: Offer refined alcohol-free options that match the sophistication of your wine list\, catering to mindful drinkers without compromising on complexity or pairing potential\nApply Existing Expertise: Leverage your sommelier training in new territory—terroir\, climate\, processing methods\, and seasonal variation all influence tea as profoundly as wine\nExpand Pairing Versatility: Master how tea’s diverse flavour profiles\, tannin structures\, and acidity levels complement cuisines from delicate Japanese to bold Middle Eastern\nLead Industry Trends: Position yourself ahead of the curve as sparkling tea establishes itself in fine dining\, with insights into sustainable sourcing\, seasonal releases\, and ethical beverage procurement\n\nThis masterclass serves both sommeliers new to tea service and experienced professionals deepening their non-alcoholic beverage knowledge. \nOur tea specialists provide technical expertise throughout\, ensuring you leave with confidence to recommend\, serve\, and pair sparkling teas at the highest level. \nSpaces are limited. Reserve your place today and gain the competitive edge in premium non-alcoholic beverage service.\n\n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting ListAttendedNo showYour DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Job title(Required)Restaurant(Required)Your mobile phone number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Declaration I understand that by applying for a place at this event I am committed to attend.Failure to attend once offered a place is as unpopular as 'no-show' at the restaurant. Please provide 48hrs notice if you are no longer able to attend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/single-origin-tea-tasting/ LOCATION:Counter 71\, Nile Street\, London\, Greater London\, N1 7RD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social Mixers,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tea-terrace.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com GEO:51.5295001;-0.0879386 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Counter 71 Nile Street London Greater London N1 7RD United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Nile Street:geo:-0.0879386,51.5295001 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR