Tisane Tea Tasting

After going to Tisane, I feel like I got a better understanding of the different types of teas (white, black, green, and oolong), the qualities of the teas, and the process in creating such different types. I really enjoyed watching the "green sea anemanie?" grow. I thought it was a very interesting shape to begin with and then once seaped in the hot water it was even more beautiful. I would really like to work with the shape of the hand tied tea leaves but I believe the white tea leaves are too delicate for this technique. Out of all of the flavors, I enjoy oolong and white the most. The seemed more on the sweet side and were a lighter variety. I really liked the color of the black tea though. The woman also gave us a few interesting facts about packing and how she has had to deal with different modes of design. Glass and aluminum or other metals will probably hold the flavor and quality longer, yet it is harder to decompose these materials. I am just torn between whether I would like to use decomposable materials or something that has another life after the tea is drank. This experience definitely made me appreciate tea more and I have to say even though I'll always love coffee, I am beginning to enjoy tea more these days.