Thursday, March 29, 2012

Aloha!

We are so overjoyed by the response we got from our article in the Honolulu Star Advertiser! We're excited to see that there are all kinds of tea lovers in Hawaii and that you all have a desire to come together and share your passion. This is just the beginning of something truly wonderful, and with your input and enthusiasm, the Hawaii Tea Club will become a prominent organization in our community.

We've gotten so many questions over the past week so to answer a few...
There are no membership fees!
Joining is easy, just email HawaiiTeaClub@gmail.com, message us on Facebook or send us a Tweet!
We'll try to have as many events as possible but the starting goal is 1 every 2 months!
The location of our events will change depending upon the type of event, expected turnout, funds, etc.!
As for what’s next...

  
Stay tuned!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Oolalah! An Afternoon of Oolongs

Our first official event was a success! 

The workshop was led by Thomas Shu, Ambassador of Taiwan Tea, who talked about the characteristics and history behind 6 different types of premium oolong teas.


From left to right: Pouchong, Jade, Amber, Oriental, Brandy and Bliss
Guests then had a chance to experience the teas for themselves, smelling the aromas and tasting each unique flavor.

Oolong cupping
Mr. Shu also talked about choosing the right tea for you and how to brew the perfect cup. He's very passionate about tea and his excitement resonated with everyone in attendance.  


Mr. Shu "introducing" Oolong to the group


A big mahalo goes out to The Pineapple Room and their friendly staff for the perfect venue and a delicious assortment of finger sandwiches and pastries.


We look forward to the next event and hope to see you there!



If you are interested in becoming a member of the Hawaii Tea Club, please send an email to HawaiiTeaClub@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, email address and phone number.