On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Teas of Mystery
Test your skill in naming mystery teas. Staff from the Tao of Tea will be on hand to assist and provide insight on the history of tea and its many varieties.
When:
October 7, 2016 1:00pm to October 28, 2016 3:00pm
The Tao of Tea is a Portland based tea company that promotes the art and culture of tea. Nationally recognized as specialty merchants of tea focusing on organic, Fair Trade certified teas, owner Verindeer Chawla travels to different tea growing regions in search of the best tasting teas. The Tao of Tea’s emphasis is to find teas still made in old-style methods and to help preserve the pure leaf art form. In China, they mainly work with tea farmers in Yunnan, Fujian, Hunan, Zhejiang, Anhui and Guangdong. Each area has its own tea culture, history and distinct flavor profiles which come through with each pot or cup.
Cost:
Free for members, $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, $7 for students, $28 for a family pass, free for children
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
5032288131
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