“First and foremost, Jody is great at communicating and arranging the logistics, coming out to help us celebrate in Dublin, CA.
The tea and mindfulness workshop is a fantastic experience, least of all because of Jody's fascinating stories about his adventures in sourcing teas from around the world. This felt like your favorite homeroom class and had it all - flavor wheel for describing the tea, show and tell from a book, flowing conversation, and Q&A about all things tea. Sitting around a few tables and hanging out with friends over different types of expertly steeped teas is an amazing way to usher in a new year.”
“We were a team from Blue Shield CA, and it was the perfect team building experience! It was an opportunity for connection, reflection, learning and tasting. Along with the tea tasting, the facilitator provides a global lens and educates us on an array of topics such as the history of tea, tea manufacturing, different teas, tea as self-care and a practice of mindfulness. Highly recommend!”
“I recently participated in a Chinese Tea and Mindfulness course and it was truly superb. The program beautifully combined the art of tea preparation through the gongfu cha ceremony with mindfulness practice. We explored five different teas, each with its own origin and story, while learning to be fully present through every step — from steeping and serving to tasting.Our instructor was exceptional — patient, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable. She fostered meaningful conversations about both the history and the mindful aspects of tea culture, creating a warm and welcoming environment. I came away with a deeper appreciation not only for tea but for the meditative practice behind it.I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in mindfulness or Chinese tea traditions, and I look forward to seeing it expanded in the future!”
