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All tagged Taiwanese oolong
This autumn, join me and perfumer Julianne Lee for a special hands-on class at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. We will explore the complex aromatic profiles of Taiwanese oolongs and learn how to translate a tea's natural scent into a fragrance formula.
In this route through Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, we let tea serve as the narrative thread, grounding a beautifully paced day of mid-century architecture, intentional art spaces, and exceptionally sourced, vibrant food.
When you land in Taipei, the presence of tea is immediate. But to truly understand the tea culture here, you have to realize it is not a monolith—it is a spectrum. Join me as we navigate the three distinct tiers of Taipei’s world-class tea scene, from deeply meditative tea houses and purposeful sourcing rooms to the vibrant energy of elevated boba.
You might be familiar with cold brewing tea but have you tried ice brewing it? I’ve only ever seen ice brewing applied to Japanese green teas and I was curious to experiment with it, which is why I decided to test this method for different tea types from different origins.
