Winter Tea Fest-Berlin Tea Sunday @ Seasonal Tea Times'24

WINTER TEA FEST @C*SPACE

On the occasion of the Berlin Tea Festival , Sunday, November 24th 2024

This year, the Pop-Up Teahouse @C*SPACE presents Seasonal Tea Times, a series of tea culture gatherings inspired by the rhythm of nature. Following our Spring Tea, Summer Tea Fest, and Autumn Tea editions, we now look forward to the grand finale: the Winter Tea edition on November 24th, coinciding with the Berlin Tea Festival and its Berlin Tea Sunday. Reflecting on our journey with the Berlin Tea Festival, we are proud to have acted as its location host  in 2022 and to have participated in the Berlin Tea Sunday program in 2023, opening our space to the tea-loving community. This year, we are once again honoured to be part of the festival: For one long day, C*SPACE will transform into a Collective Teahouse, offering diverse tea-related programs from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Set in the former furniture factory in Berlin Pankow Weissensee, we will activate all floors and the courtyard to create an open, welcoming environment where tea lovers can gather, learn and connect. Our Collective Teahouse operates on a community based economy approach  powered by passion and jointly co-created with tea friends each bringing their unique knowledge and expertise to the gathering. 

Whether you're a dedicated tea nerd or simply someone who enjoys the tranquil, communal atmosphere of sharing tea with others, this day promises something special for everyone! Join us on November 24th to celebrate the final edition and culmination of this year’s Seasonal Tea Times at C*SPACE - in a space filled with shared passion, knowledge, and the simple joy of tea!  Find program details below and link to tickets here on eventbrite. For any inquiries contact: pop-up-teahouse@c-space.eu 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Collective Teahouse will feature three different areas:

🌱 SOCIAL TEA HANGOUTS - on C*SPACE 1st floor large loft space (10 - 10 pm)Tea tastings, casual hangouts and informal conversations at individual tea tables, hosted by different tea lovers and connoisseurs from our network.

🌱 TEA WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS - on C*SPACE 3rd fl. prominent calligraphic art room (10 - 10 pm)

🌱 ART & CULTURE SALON - on C*SPACE 3rd fl. workspace & library (2 - 10 pm)

🌱 Tea Social Hangouts on the 1st floor and yard. Bring your cup and join the tea hosts from local tea community and beyond. Line-up will be updated here regularly!

First confirmed hosts:

Claudia Priemer-Büro für Geist und Genuss, Hong Mai Dang, Teerausch from Leipzig, Yumm Cha, Teafriend, Ming Yuan Tea by Yuan, InfiniteaLeaves, Lavia & Jan from the C*SPACE Team, and more. If you also want to be a community tea host, get in touch with us!

Apart from a large social tea area in the light flooded loft space, there will be workshops offered in the unique calligraphic Art Work Room, with "Everything Flows" by artist Qian Geng @the8immortals. We look forward to this line-up of tea expert workshops, first confirmed highlights:

🌱 Workshops

Workshop spots are limited, and tickets are sold separately by the workshop host. We recommend contacting the host directly to reserve a spot!

Please note: To attend the workshop, guests must also purchase the general entry tickets to the Winter Tea.

(1) FULLY BOOKED- WAITING LIST AVAILABLE

All About Black Tea - Hong Cha: Winter by Claudia Priemer (in German & English)

Participation fee: : free, max 20 participants

Time: 10:00-12:00

Description: Explore the world of black tea (Hong Cha) with our seasonal cycle across four sessions, featuring teas from various regions. From well-known types from China and India to rare finds from lesser-known places, discover production, ingredients, and best brewing methods for each season.

Which black tea is best to drink when it's cold? This is the question we’ll explore, along with the most suitable brewing methods for the winter season.

Each session highlights unique teas and diverse preparation styles. Whether you prefer it hot or cold, tea offers a soothing taste experience shaped by how we treat the leaves.

Join us for a two-hour journey where you’ll learn versatile tea-making techniques – from boiling water to chilled versions, from single steeping to multiple infusions like Chinese Gong Fu Cha, cold brews, and spice blends. Celebrate the richness of this beloved drink with us.

Registration: Claudia-Priemer@web.de

Note: Please RSVP to secure your place, as seating is limited.

(2) 10 Taiwanese Specialty Teas - Tasting with Lucy Hou. (in English)

Participation fee: free, max 10 participants

Time: 10:30-12:00

Room: Workspace

Description: Experience Taiwanese specialty teas in our Tea Appreciation Workshop

In these sessions, we will be observing 10 types of representative Taiwanese teas by 5 senses to experience what constitutes a Taiwanese “flavor”. By understanding what tea is and where these teas come from different tea regions of Taiwan, we wish to welcome our tea friends to better understand Taiwanese tea and tea appreciation. By the end, you will have found your very own Taiwanese tea!

After your tasting, we'd love for you to fill out a quick survey about your experience at our complimentary tea event. Thank you so much for joining us!

Tea Menu:

∙Bi Lo Chun Green Tea （碧螺春）

∙When Shan Paochong （文山包種）

∙High-mountain Oolong （高山茶）

∙Dong Ding Oolong （凍頂烏龍）

∙Tieh Kuan Yin （鐵觀音）

∙Oriental Beauty （東方美人)

∙Red Oolong （紅烏龍）

Small-leaf black tea （小葉種紅茶）

∙Honey flavored black tea （蜜香紅茶）

∙Large-leaf black tea （大葉種紅茶）

Registration: Get your free ticket https://teafriend.shop/collections/event

Note: Please RSVP to secure your place, as seating is limited.

(3) Trip to Hadong, Exploring the South-Korean Tea World. Gastgeber: Infinitea leaves

Participation Fee: 30 Euro, max 12 participants

Time: 12:00-13:30

Description:South Korean teas are still relatively unknown, but in Hadong, the birthplace of South Korean teas, tea cultivation dates back to the 9th century. Influenced by techniques from China and Japan, Korean tea culture has developed its own unique charm.

This year, we had the pleasure of visiting Hadong in person and experiencing the hospitality of the tea farmers. In this region, traditional methods are still very much in use, and hardly any machines are employed. Since 2015, Hadong has been part of the "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System" (GIAHS).

Together, we will taste the fresh harvests of this year and brew other local specialties. Look forward to a little journey into the fascinating world of South Korean tea.

Registration: https://www.infinitealeaves.com/shop/p/c-space-exploring-the-southkorean-tea-culture

Note: Please RSVP to secure your place, as seating is limited.

(4) Ilya’s Private Collection Tasting

Participation Fee: 25 € p. P. 8 people max.

Time: 13:00-14:30

Room: Workspace

Description:

XianCha Tea invites you to try teas from Ilya's private collection. You will find Ilya's personal favorites as well as presents from his fellow farmers and tea friends. Each tea has a story behind it and this session is a perfect platform for exchange.

Registration: dearteam@xianchatea.com

Note: Please RSVP to secure your place, as seating is limited.

(5) Natural Tea Leaves Dye Cha-fu 茶布 Kusaki-zome (in English)

Participation Fee: 45 Euro, max 15 participants

Time: 14:00-15:30

Description:

Workshop on dyeing tea cloths „Cha-fu(茶布)" with recycled tea leaves from C*SPACE Berlin.

Dyeing fabric by boiling and dyeing with tea leaves, participants can tie-dye own favourite patterns based on Japanese dyeing technique.

The tannin ingredient in the tea leaves reacts with the iron ingredient extracted from the nail to produce a warm purple gray color. The fabrics will be thick linen fabric 50×30cm and thin cotton fabric 15×15cm.

The dyed cloth can be used as tea cloth / tableware / deco.

Tea leaves are reused to dye cloth after drinking at C*SPACE tea fest.

Registration: yurika.sketch@gmail.com

Note: Please RSVP to secure your place, as seating is limited.

(5) Exclusive Aged Tea Tasting by Yumm Cha (in English)

Participation Fee: 48 Euro, max 12 participants

Time: 16:00-17:30

Description:

Immerse yourself in a very special aged tea tasting session hosted by YUM CHA from Amsterdam. They will be presenting their exclusive collection, featuring aged oolong and black teas from Taiwan and Guangdong, the largest regions for (aged) tea consumption globally and where the project's owners are based. Participants will have the opportunity to taste highly prized and rare teas such as the 25-year-old Dong Ding, 30-year-old Oriental Beauty, and 70-year-old Pouchong and more. Get ready for a unique opportunity to indulge in exquisitely aged teas with rich, refined flavours that have evolved over decades. This event offers an unparalleled chance to savour several aged teas that are rarely found in one place! It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won't want to miss!

Registration: https://www.yumm-cha.com/products/exclusive-aged-teas-tasting

Note: Please RSVP to secure your place, as seating is limited.

If you also want to host your tea culture workshop, get in touch with us!

🔗 Interested to know more about the full program? Check out our brochure for information on workshops, bookings, and the tea hosts!

ARTS & CULTURE SALON - on 3rd fl. workspace & library (2:30 - 10 pm)

Pop-Up Exhibition Books & Tea: ’’In Search of the Perfect Teacup, or Authenticity’’- Creative Pop-Up Shelf: TEA CUPS + BOOKS” exhibition curated by writer Mary Lee & maker Lam Tou, founders of encounters 流散时代 文字在世界相遇 (2:30-10 pm)

“In-Between 眾聲相: Listening to a cup of tea” - Tea Table and conversation by Yun Chuliang, Taiwanese-Berlin artist (3-5 pm)

Music & Tea: “XuanMing 玄明“ Gu Qin Live intermission by sinologist Wolfgang Schwabe, 3-4 pm.

Photography & Tea: Finissage of ‘China’s Ethnic Diversity’: Tour & talk with photographer Florian Ritter on his exhibition ‘’China’s Ethnic Diversity’’ currently on display at C*SPACE - 4-5 pm.

New Urban Living Rooms: What do we believe? - This is an edition of the “Mobile Berlin Teahouse” socio-cultural project co-curated with CiLENS - Chinese independent cinema collective Berlin, featuring three acts starting at 3:30 pm: An outdoor ‘walk, talk and tea on the go’, a tarot tea table exchange (inside), and a ‘movie at the teahouse’-night. 5-10 pm. (Stay tune for more details on C*SPACE linktree)

🌱 Tickets

Pop-Up Teahouse general entry ticket prices (includes community tea hangouts, arts & culture salon):

Standard: 15 Euro (single ticket)

Generous: 20 Euro (if you can, give a little extra to support the community)

Start buying one or more for your friends and family!

Tickets are also available at the door!

Team & Contacts:

Co-Curatorial & organising team leads: Lavia Lin and Yun-Chu Liang

Contact: pop-up-teahouse@c-space.eu

Networking support & tea expert advice: Claudia Priemer

Communication support: Katya Romanova

Creative advise & team mentoring: Katja Hellkötter

C*SPACE Pop-Up Teahouse overall hosting: Jan Siefke

Network partner: t-magazin, Olaf Tarmas, Editor-in-Chief

About

C*SPACE Berlin gGmbH is a purpose-driven creative space for co-working, workshops & events, dedicated to ideas and encounters across borders. Tea culture is a central element not only of the organisational culture at C*SPACE but also do teahouse events with various focuses - from tea as such to topical salon discussions or art and culture - regularly pop-up at this place throughout the year. In the summer of 2021, we launched the ‘Pop-Up Teahouse Berlin-project’ with initial support from the Berlin Senate in the framework of its activities to foster Berlin’s open cosmopolitan spirit, and it has been an ongoing program since then. In 2022, we were honoured to act as location partner for a smaller version of the BTF- Berlin Tea Festival. The Pop-Up Teahouse Berlin is a not-for-profit community & cultural project. The 2024 series is based on community-based economy and donations.