Cooking with Tea
Coming Soon!
Susan continues her series on cooking with green tea at Friendly Market. This hands on class will feature a focus tea tasting paired with yummy snacks provided by Yesterday's. We complete this awesome event with a four course meal.
$35 per person These events fill fast and seating is limited - must be pre-paid to confirm reservation. You may also pay in person (cash is preferred) at our Matcha Bar. Online reservations coming soon! Because this menu is pre-planned, we cannot accomodate vegan options and not all menu items will be gluten-free.
Call (859) 594-4832 if you would like more information or to see if space is available.
EVENTS
Tea 101
TBA
Join our owner, Susan, for this hands-on workshop. Susan will give you the basics (and help you decide what tea wares you might need) plus help you discover how to select tea based on quality, not necessarily based on taste or price. Come discover why this humble beverage has been captivating tea enthusiasts for over 3000 years! All class participants will receive a 10% discount on tea/tea wares purchased on class night. (matcha and matcha wares excluded)
$15 person. Also includes a yummy tea appetizer (859) 594-4832
Register for a group of 4 or more and receive a 15% discount on
this class. Great idea for a "gals night/couples night out!" Enter disc15 at checkout to receive discount on group of 4 or more.
This class is also helpful - prior to attending a more advanced class or focus tasting/comparative cupping.
Matcha 101
Thursday, April 27th at 7 pm
From Fresh Leaf to Power Powder!
ATTN: THIS CLASS will be held at the KENTON COUNTY Erlanger Library
NOT our store.
Wether you are new to Matcha or have been drinking this powerful beverage for awhile, this fun and super informative class is for you! Join our owner, Susan, as she separates all the health hype from the facts and explains how to be an educated consumer/select quality matcha. All class participants will receive hands on instruction with chawan and chasen and opportunities for perfecting their whisking technique! $10 per person
Comparative Cuppings/Focus Tastings
Teas of Hawaii- TBA
Teas of Japan- TBA
Each comparative cupping event involves a flight of at least three superior or rare teas from a particular region/country/or class of tea. Light appetizers are included to enhance the experience and prepare the palette for your maximum enjoyment. Creative tea/food pairings are our specialty! These events are a great date night or for anyone desiring to explore the world of tea! Tea newbies or tea enthusiasts will enjoy these evenings with Susan, our owner, as she shares her passion for all things tea.
$25 per person Events require pre-payment/pre-registration and are non-refundable within 72 hours
of the event. (859) 594-4832
Focus Tasting: Teas of Hawaii
Got the winter blues? Then join Susan, our owner, for this tropical treat guaranteed to give your spirits and palette a lift! Did you know that teas bought in bags, were possibly picked years ago? This comparative cupping will focus on the teas of Hawaii - all freshly picked weeks ago, not years! Sip tea while Susan demonstrates the Gongfu cha method of tasting, and explains how this one humble leaf is processed into green, black, and oolong tea.
Prizes will be given to the most colorful or creative attire! Tea newbies welcome - but, if possible you may find more enjoyment in the class if you have attended Tea 101. Planning on registering a group of 4 or more? Enter code disc15 at checkout to receive a 15 % class discount.
All Matcha is Not Created Equal!
Check back for fall dates
Join Susan, our owner, for this hands-on workshop, as she teaches you fun and creative ways to BOOST the health benefits of commmon foods with matcha! She also discusses the different health benefits of all types of matcha - from culinary to ceremonial, and everything in between!
Quality matcha can be rare, and care should be taken to purchase
from a trusted source.
online registration
$20 per person and includes matcha appetizers, and beverages.
If you are NEW to Matcha - please attend Matcha Basics (Matcha 101)
($10 additional) as this class material assumes you are either a current matcha customer or have taken Matcha 101. (859)594-4832