GongFuCha Hospitality

You will be trained as Host: GongFuCha, learning about different arts, ceremonies, history, cultural practices, and complementary knowledge such as: pottery, incense, calligraphy, etiquette, ikebana, and more.

*This course is offered on specific dates. Check the upcoming available dates.

GongFuCha Professional Hospitality Training

Have you ever wondered what the equivalent role that of a Sommelier tea in the East?

 

In the ancient Asian tradition, there is a figure who embodies the essence of tea and serves as a cultural icon in his community: the GongFuCha Host. In the East, this role is developed through years of study and practice; the host does more than just serve tea—he embodies a millennia-old culture.

​You'll train to become a GongFuCha Host, learning about various arts, ceremonies, history, cultural practices, and complementary disciplines such as pottery, incense, calligraphy, etiquette, ikebana, and more.

​You’ll gain valuable tools that can be applied in any country to enrich the Way of Tea with your students, clients, community… and, of course, for your own practice.

During the school year:

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You will acquire the tools you need to grow as a Tea Host, integrating Asian tea culture into your professional, educational, or artistic practice.

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You'll learn the latest insights from our recent trips to China and Taiwan, where we had the opportunity to interact directly with masters and experts in Asian tea culture.

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Access supplemental academic materials (at a discounted rate). Upon completing the course, you'll join the Pei Chen Host Community and enjoy its benefits.

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It's perfect for you if you're passionate about tea culture and want to deepen your knowledge,
If you want to share your passion for tea in an educational, cultural, or commercial setting, this is the program for you if you’re looking for solid knowledge with both theoretical and practical depth.

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Join us for this unique learning experience, where tradition, art, and culture come together


Course Duration

  • Class duration: approximately 2 to 3 hours
  • Course duration: 10 weeks

 

 

 

COURSE FORMAT

This course is available online via Zoom and in person in Buenos Aires

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1 - Kung Fu Tea

º Welcome and Introduction ° Gong Fu Cha Concepts ° ChaQi: The Energy of Tea ° The 6 Varieties of Tea º The Role of the ChaRen vs. the (Western) Sommelier

MODULE 2 - The History of Tea

º History of Tea I ° History of Tea II ° Introduction to ChaJing ° Dynastic Preparations º Practice: Green Tea Infusion

MODULE 3 - How to Brew Tea

º The 7 Factors of Infusion ° Tea Set Materials ° Hands-On Activity: Infusing Red Tea and HeiCha

MODULE 4 - Tea Tools

º Gong Fu Cha Accessories ° The Gaiwan ° The Yixing Teapot ° Gong Fu Cha Brewing Style º Practice: Brewing Yellow Tea and Oolong Tea

MODULE 5 - Tea Atmosphere

º ChaXi (tea ceremony) º ChaHui (tea gathering) º ChaHua (tea flower arrangement) ° Pairing - Etiquette ° Mise en Place and Sommelier Techniques in Gong Fu Cha ° Practice: Infusion and Brewing of White Tea

MODULE 6 - The Way of Tea

º Meditation ° Fundamentals of the 3 Daos ° ChaDao Ceremony ° XiangDao (tea incense) ° TanDao (tea charcoal) ° Theoretical Concepts of the TaiJi Ceremony º Jia Gu Wen: The Fundamentals of Chinese Calligraphy º Practice: Brewing Highly Oxidized Wulong Tea

MODULE 7 - Japanese Tea

º History and Philosophy of ChaDo and Chanoyu ° Ikebana: Concepts and Schools ° The Art of Haiku ° Japanese Confectionery: Wagashi º Japanese Tea Ceremony Practice º Practice: Brewing Japanese Green Tea and Matcha

MODULE 8

º Final project submission (ChaXi - ChaHui) ° Theory exam

MODULE 9

º Final Project Presentation

What's Included

Includes

  • 10 (ten) live classes lasting 2 to 3 hours each (weekly sessions)
  • High-Quality Tea Kit for Practice (Shipping Included)
  • 54 hours of content
  • 9 modules
  • Supplementary Material: 8 hours of supplementary content
  • Pre-recorded videos on the Online Academic Platform to watch during the week
  • By the end of the course, you will integrate the Pei Chen Host Community, with access to training sessions, talks, post-course workshops, and exclusive tea blends
  • Study materials in PDF format
  • Gong Fu Cha Digital Accessories Poster
  • Cha Do Digital Poster
  • Access to course materials on the online platform for up to 2 (two) months after the course ends
  • Digital certificate issued by Pei Chen

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*Access to the platform will be available from the start of the course and will remain open for one (1) month after completion.

What Accessories Do You Need for the Course?

*The basic kit can be added to your course purchase.

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