Question 1

How does this tea creation workshop in Paris actually work?

Accepted Answer

This two-hour workshop is organized in three stages: a masterclass on Camellia Sinensis and the secrets of manufacturing the five tea colors, a comparative Paris tea tasting session to map floral, vegetal, and woody notes , then a practical creation workshop where you compose your own fragrant blend by combining origin teas, spices , and ingredients from the botanical world , under the direction of Oxana Genel, certified tea sommelier .

Question 2

Do you need to be an expert to enjoy this tea tasting in Paris?

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No prior knowledge is required to participate in this tea initiation . The pedagogical method developed at the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec makes learning accessible to everyone, from curious novices to enthusiasts already sensitive to origin teas and high-end sensory experiences .

Question 3

What do you leave with at the end of the experience?

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Each participant leaves with an airtight tea pouch containing 10 grams of their personalized loose creation, adorned with a custom-made name label . The tasting notebook provided throughout the session retains the exact proportions of your recipe, infusion parameters, and your sensory impressions to reproduce your fragrant blend at home.

Question 4

What ingredients are available to compose the fragrant blend?

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You have several bases of high-quality origin teas (green, black, oolong) that you freely associate with a selection of dry plants, flowers, dehydrated fruits, and specialty spices directly inspired by the botanical world of the artisan distillery , under the guidance of your tea sommelier to ensure a coherent aromatic balance.

Question 5

How do I use my e-ticket to access the session?

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After your order, your secure e-ticket is sent instantly by email. On the day of your visit to the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec , simply present this document on your smartphone screen or printed to be welcomed directly into the cobbled courtyard, without any ticket office.

Question 6

Where exactly is the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec located in Paris?

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The establishment is located at 52 rue de l'Arbre Sec, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris , hidden at the end of a cobbled courtyard of a historic private mansion , two minutes' walk from the Palais-Royal galleries. The Louvre - Rivoli station (line 1) and the Châtelet station (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14) provide direct access from across the capital.

Question 7

Is this tea creation workshop suitable for a group or special occasion?

Accepted Answer

The intimate format led by Oxana Genel is particularly appreciated for birthdays, original gifts among gastronomy enthusiasts, and team events in small groups. The collective creation , the custom name label , and the personalized tasting notebook bring a personalized and memorable dimension to each occasion.

Question 8

How does this tea creation workshop differ from a classic tea salon?

Accepted Answer

Unlike a simple guided tasting, this workshop immerses you in the artisanal production of a product you create yourself. The pedagogy relies on techniques from the botanical world specific to the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec : reasoned selection of ingredients, precise weighing, successive infusion tests, and construction of a balanced aromatic profile. You leave with a reproducible method, not just a cup.

Tea Creation Workshop: Tasting & Fragrant Blending

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