{"title":"Events","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin our tea-tasting events and master courses, with our finest teas and most updated knowledge from China. \u003cbr\u003eSubscribe to our newsletter to keep updated on new tastings and courses!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\" title=\"Shop\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"\/collections\"\u003eBack to Tea \u0026amp; Clay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tea-seeds-chinese-tea-course","title":"Tea Seeds 茶籽,  a Journey into Chinese Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext group course from May 2nd to May 30th, every Saturday, 10 am-12 pm CEST.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur new course\u003cstrong\u003e \"Tea Seeds\", Chazi\u003c\/strong\u003e 茶籽, is a travel along the flavours of \u003cstrong\u003e20 excellent teas\u003c\/strong\u003e that we will brew together in five virtual meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the ancient tea terroir of China, learning how to properly brew each tea category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topics focus on brewing techniques, the different ceramics and teaware production districts, the environment for tea drinking and of course we'll talk about the teas we are going to brew, indulging in our beloved leaves and their centuries-old history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe course in English is held on Zoom:\u003c\/strong\u003e you will receive our tastebox with 20 teas that we will taste together, and we will always be available during the week to support your learning. \u003cem\u003eTeas are shipped from Milan, Italy, and no custom fee or shipping fee is charged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf for some reasons you cannot attend one or more classes, we will provide you with a recording.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the course we will release a \u003cstrong\u003edigital certification\u003c\/strong\u003e by Eastern Leaves as per your participation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCourse Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow the course with a \u003cstrong\u003egroup\u003c\/strong\u003e of fellow tea lovers by joining one of our yearly sessions or we can create a customized calendar and hold the course specifically for you. By selecting the \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate, one-to-one\u003c\/strong\u003e option, you can follow the course according to your preferences and at your own pace, and we'll share the link to every class directly to you via email or whatsapp. You can also purchase the \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate, two people\u003c\/strong\u003e option to follow the course with a friend or beloved tea enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e all prices in the different options are indicated for each participant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea Seeds classes are held by Alice, Eastern Leaves Tearoom manager in Milan, following the CET\/CEST timezone. The course can be booked from Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 am to 8 pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Package: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 classes + 20 teas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaiwan Package: \u003c\/strong\u003ebasic package + 1 Gaiwan (120 ml) from the set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Package: \u003c\/strong\u003ebasic package + full ceremony set (including a 120 ml porcelain gaiwan, 2 cups (30 ml and 40 ml), 200 ml glass pitcher, tea towel, travel bag, bamboo tray and clamps)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase your course here, or write us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20info@easternleaves.pro\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@easternleaves.pro\u003c\/a\u003e to receive further information, we will be glad to talk to you and to start together this charming path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e this course is designed for who wishes to receive an extensive knowledge on Chinese teas and brewing styles, while our \u003ca title=\"Eastern Tea Academy\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/chinese-tea-course-long-term-school\"\u003eXiaoye and Daye long-term courses\u003c\/a\u003e, taught by our founder and tea farmer Vivian Zhang, are aimed to a deeper study of the Chinese terroirs, geography, language, history and tea-technique, committing as a Chinese professional would do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"English \/ Group (min. 4 people) \/ Basic Package - 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Milan, September 19th 2-4 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough Jianzhan ceramics and the precise simplicity of gestures, we will discover the art of Diancha, the Chinese preparation of whisked powdered tea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 19th September\u003c\/strong\u003e we will begin our journey through the history of tea and ceramics, immersing ourselves in the refined dimension of Song Dynasty, when tea was elevated to an art form, bringing new elegance to the imperial courts.\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eDiancha 点茶 \u003c\/strong\u003ethe preparation of tea becomes an aesthetic pursuit that begins with the choice of tools and bowls best suited to highlight tea in its integrity: its taste, fragrance, colour and texture. Attention to the elegance of each gesture and the refinement of the objects used in whisking of tea complete an artistic picture that places the Song Dynasty at the cultural apex of tea history: a history that, precisely in that period, was beginning to take its first steps beyond China's borders and into new traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery participant will practice Diancha with the finest tea powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, and afterwards, we'll split into groups for a lively \u003cstrong\u003eDiancha competition\u003c\/strong\u003e: an authentic taste of the \"tea fighting\" (\u003cem\u003eDòuchá\u003c\/em\u003e 斗茶) invented during the Song Dynasty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Saturday 19 and Sunday 20th September we will open the first Milano Tea Week\u003c\/strong\u003e with a series of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/collections\/events\" title=\"2026 Milano Tea Week Eastern Leaves Milan Events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efour events\u003c\/a\u003e hosted by our founders in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AvT29svhomKHJqzL8\" title=\"Eastern Leaves Milano\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etearoom in Milan\u003c\/a\u003e, and dedicated to the historical evolution of tea and ceramics, through centuries and lands that will take us from Song to Ming dynasties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe week will continue with events in collaboration with various Milan-based organisations, exploring tea in its many forms and expressions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFind the full programme of the Milano Tea Week, with participation options, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to join us for all 4 events, a \u003cstrong\u003especial 10% discount\u003c\/strong\u003e will automatically be applied to your purchase at checkout. Learn more about the other events and workshops: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 10 am\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/perfecting-craftsmanship-the-art-of-jianshui-milan-september-19th-10-12\" title=\"Jianshui Yunnan clay teapot event masterclass Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfecting Craftsmanship, the art of Jianshui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 10 am\u003c\/strong\u003e -  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/loose-leaves-and-yixing-teapots-a-craftsmanship-of-popular-identity-milan-20-september-10-12\" title=\"yixing teapots Milan event masterclass Chinese teaware Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYixing teapots, a craftsmanship of popular identity\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 2 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/gaiwan-and-the-art-of-tea-the-becoming-of-a-national-icon-milan-20-september-2-4-pm\" title=\"Gaiwan teaware Chinese event masterclass Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGaiwan, the becoming of a national icon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediscount for the purchase of any single event is reserved to students of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/chinese-tea-course-long-term-school\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, and to the visitors who joined our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/tea-tour-yunnan\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"China tea tour\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTea Tours\u003c\/a\u003e in China. Alumni and travellers can use the code MTW26 at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54306054930765,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DSCF2561_4ab56576-1fc4-41f8-8125-d6e3ba984b1d.jpg?v=1784128925"},{"product_id":"perfecting-craftsmanship-the-art-of-jianshui-milan-september-19th-10-12","title":"Perfecting craftsmanship: the art of Jianshui. Milan, September 19th 10-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 19th September\u003c\/strong\u003e, we begin the morning by venturing deeper into the world of ceramics. We are in the south of Yunnan, in the city of \u003cstrong\u003eJianshui\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the modelling of clay dates back to primitive times. Here, the art of ceramics has remained a defining constant across generations of artisans who passed down the craft of shaping this distinctive clay through the Han, Tang and Song dynasties, maturing through the Yuan, Ming and Qing eras in parallel with the development of tea culture.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Qing era, modern oolong and white teas came into being, completing the six categories we still have today, while Jianshui teapots became celebrated for their uniqueness and exceptional level of refinement.\u003cbr\u003eThe tradition of Jianshui teapots represents the result of centuries of accumulated knowledge and is a remarkable expression of the fusion between Han culture and the ethnic minority cultures of Yunnan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA selection of rare teas, chosen especially for the occasion, will accompany the narration of the evolution of tea and ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Saturday 19 and Sunday 20th September we will open the first Milano Tea Week\u003c\/strong\u003e with a series of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/collections\/events\" title=\"2026 Milano Tea Week Eastern Leaves Milan Events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efour events\u003c\/a\u003e hosted by our founders in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AvT29svhomKHJqzL8\" title=\"Eastern Leaves Milano\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etearoom in Milan\u003c\/a\u003e, and dedicated to the historical evolution of tea and ceramics, through centuries and lands that will take us from Song to Ming dynasties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe week will continue with events in collaboration with various Milan-based organisations, exploring tea in its many forms and expressions.\u003cbr\u003eFind the full programme of the Milano Tea Week, with participation options, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to join us for all 4 events, a \u003cstrong\u003especial 10% discount\u003c\/strong\u003e will automatically be applied to your purchase at checkout. Learn more about the other events and workshops: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 2 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Diancha powdered tea Chinese event masterclass Milan september 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/diancha-the-chinese-art-of-powdered-tea-milan-september-19th-2-4-pm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiancha, the Chinese art of powdered tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 10 am\u003c\/strong\u003e -  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"yixing clay teapots Chinese event masterclass september 2026 Milan\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/loose-leaves-and-yixing-teapots-a-craftsmanship-of-popular-identity-milan-20-september-10-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYixing teapots, a craftsmanship of popular identity\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 2 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Gaiwan teapot teaware event masterclass Chinese tea Milan september 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/gaiwan-and-the-art-of-tea-the-becoming-of-a-national-icon-milan-20-september-2-4-pm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGaiwan, the becoming of a national icon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediscount for the purchase of any single event is reserved to students of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/chinese-tea-course-long-term-school\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, and to the visitors who joined our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/tea-tour-yunnan\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tea tour China\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTea Tours\u003c\/a\u003e in China. Alumni and travellers can use the code MTW26 at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54306220376397,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DSCF7235_3312c13c-efff-4d35-bd2f-bdbb8286ba1c.jpg?v=1784139183"},{"product_id":"loose-leaves-and-yixing-teapots-a-craftsmanship-of-popular-identity-milan-20-september-10-12","title":"Yixing teapots: a craftsmanship of popular identity. Milan, 20 September 10-12","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eSunday 20th September\u003c\/strong\u003e, we continue our journey through the history of tea and ceramics, following the evolutionary path of these two arts. We move towards \u003cstrong\u003eMing Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e, to encounter a pivotal moment in history. It is the autumn of the twenty-fourth year of the Hongwu reign, when \u003cem\u003eEmperor Zhu Yuanzhang\u003c\/em\u003e issued the decree that marked the end of powdered tea production and the beginning of the age of \u003cstrong\u003eloose-leaf tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA radical change that revolutionised the art of infusing tea and, as a consequence, ceramics. An era begins in which craftsmanship and the makers of both leaves and ceramics are celebrated, giving rise to the myths of pioneering figures and founders of long-lasting traditions. \u003cbr\u003eWhile the elite of nobles and literati remained loyal to the art of Diancha for another century, the age of loose leaves and teapots grew and spread through popular culture, becoming an everyday art form in which new expressions of craftsmanship found their place, destined to become timeless arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will showcase representative works by different artists\u003c\/strong\u003e, each with its own style, clay, and design philosophy, and explore how these elements bring different meanings to the way we brew tea.\u003cbr\u003eA selection of rare teas, chosen especially for the occasion, will accompany the narration of the evolution of tea and ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Saturday 19 and Sunday 20th September we will open the first Milano Tea Week\u003c\/strong\u003e with a series of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/collections\/events\" title=\"2026 Milano Tea Week Eastern Leaves Milan Events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efour events\u003c\/a\u003e hosted by our founders in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AvT29svhomKHJqzL8\" title=\"Eastern Leaves Milano\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etearoom in Milan\u003c\/a\u003e, and dedicated to the historical evolution of tea and ceramics, through centuries and lands that will take us from Song to Ming dynasties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe week will continue with events in collaboration with various Milan-based organisations, exploring tea in its many forms and expressions.\u003cbr\u003eThe full programme of the Milano Tea Week, with participation options, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to join us for all 4 events, a \u003cstrong\u003especial 10% discount\u003c\/strong\u003e will automatically be applied to your purchase at checkout. Learn more about the other events and workshops: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 10 am \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/perfecting-craftsmanship-the-art-of-jianshui-milan-september-19th-10-12\" title=\"Jianshui Yunnan Clay event masterclass Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfecting Craftsmanship, the art of Jianshui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 2 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/diancha-the-chinese-art-of-powdered-tea-milan-september-19th-2-4-pm\" title=\"Diancha powdered tea Chinese event masterclass Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiancha, the Chinese art of powdered tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 2 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/gaiwan-and-the-art-of-tea-the-becoming-of-a-national-icon-milan-20-september-2-4-pm\" title=\"Gaiwan Chinese teaware masterclass event Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGaiwan, the becoming of a national icon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediscount for the purchase of any single event is reserved to students of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/chinese-tea-course-long-term-school\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, and to the visitors who joined our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/tea-tour-yunnan\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tea tour China\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTea Tours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/chinese-tea-course-long-term-school\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in China. Alumni and travellers can use the code MTW26 at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54312543355213,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DSCF1966.jpg?v=1784209787"},{"product_id":"gaiwan-and-the-art-of-tea-the-becoming-of-a-national-icon-milan-20-september-2-4-pm","title":"Gaiwan: the becoming of a national icon. Milan, 20 September 2-4 pm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eSunday 20th September\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the afternoon, we reach the end of this journey through the evolution of tea culture and ceramics in China, devoting ourselves to the most recognised and significant protagonist of Chinese tea preparation: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e盖碗\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethe gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLiterally \"lidded bowl\", the gaiwan is a mirror of the evolution of tea across dynasties, grown so deeply rooted in the popular consciousness as to become a symbol of the nation's culture itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFrom the simple chawan bowls of the Tang era, we move to the first accounts of the addition of a saucer, narrated in the \u003cem\u003eYan Fanlu\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"s1\"\u003e演繁露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e) of the Song Dynasty. It is in the Ming era that the need to filter loose leaves led to the introduction of the lid, and during the Qing Dynasty the gaiwan took on the form that still reigns on our tea trays today, its spread becoming widespread across all levels of society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts three parts create a poetic and ideal connection, reflecting traditions, arts and the philosophical thought of a people. The gaiwan is not merely a simple object for tea, it becomes symbol and language: it appears in official portraits of prominent figures as the quintessence of national culture, enters the collective identity and the literary imagination, bearing witness to the depth of meaning it has accumulated across the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA selection of rare teas, chosen especially for the occasion, will accompany the narration of the evolution of tea and ceramics.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Saturday 19 and Sunday 20th September we will open the first Milano Tea Week\u003c\/strong\u003e with a series of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/collections\/events\" title=\"2026 Milano Tea Week Eastern Leaves Milan Events\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efour events\u003c\/a\u003e hosted by our founders in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AvT29svhomKHJqzL8\" title=\"Eastern Leaves Milano\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etearoom in Milan\u003c\/a\u003e, and dedicated to the historical evolution of tea and ceramics, through centuries and lands that will take us from Song to Ming dynasties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe week will continue with events in collaboration with various Milan-based organisations, exploring tea in its many forms and expressions.\u003cbr\u003eThe full programme of the Milano Tea Week, with participation options, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to join us for all 4 events, a \u003cstrong\u003especial 10% discount\u003c\/strong\u003e will automatically be applied to your purchase at checkout. Learn more about the other events and workshops: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 10 am \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003ca href=\"September%2020,%202%20pm%20-%20Gaiwan,%20the%20becoming%20of%20a%20national%20icon\" title=\"Jianshui Clay, masterclass event Milan september 2026\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfecting Craftsmanship, the art of Jianshui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 2 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Diancha the Chinese art of powdered tea masterclass event Milan\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/diancha-the-chinese-art-of-powdered-tea-milan-september-19th-2-4-pm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiancha, the Chinese art of powdered tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 20, 10 am\u003c\/strong\u003e -  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"yixing teapot event masterclass Milan\" href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/loose-leaves-and-yixing-teapots-a-craftsmanship-of-popular-identity-milan-20-september-10-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYixing teapots, a craftsmanship of popular identity\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediscount for the purchase of any single event is reserved to students of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/chinese-tea-course-long-term-school\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, and to the visitors who joined our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/pages\/tea-tour-yunnan\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tea tour China\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTea Tours\u003c\/a\u003e in China. Alumni and travellers can use the code MTW26 at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54312574452045,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DaiGaiwanZhangLaoshi-4988.jpg?v=1784235456"},{"product_id":"bouquets-and-teas-the-art-of-flowers-milan-september-25th-3-4-pm","title":"Bouquets and Teas: The Art of Flowers. Milan, September 25th 4-5 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate and duration: \u003c\/em\u003eSeptember 25th, 4-5 pm CEST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocation: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qDeiBgAEK2VBi49o6\" title=\"Atelier Prato Milano\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtelier Prato\u003c\/a\u003e, via San Nicolao 4, 20123 Milano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHosted by:\u003c\/em\u003e Eastern Leaves and Atelier Prato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique sensory experience where the scent of tea meets the delicacy of flowers. \u003cbr\u003eIn celebration of the first \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\" title=\"Milan Tea Week\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilano Tea Week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Eastern Leaves and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atelierprato.com\/it\/\" title=\"Atelier Prato\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtelier Prato\u003c\/a\u003e invite you to a \u003cstrong\u003efragrant one-hour workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated to the discovery of botany, flavor, and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLed by Eastern Leaves experts, we will embark on a tasting journey through \u003cstrong\u003ethree exquisite floral teas and infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/chrysanthemum-flowers-tea\" title=\"Chrysanthemum flowers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChrysanthemum flowers\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pure, fresh, and elegantly balsamic floral infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/osmanthus-flower-scented-red-tea\" title=\"Osmanthus Red Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOsmanthus Red Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: The depth and warmth of a handcrafted black tea enveloped in the sweet, fruity notes of osmanthus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/products\/jasmine-flower-xue-ya-scented-green-tea\" title=\"Jasmine green tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasmine Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: A reinterpreted classic, where the freshness of Xue Ya green tea blends harmoniously with the fragrant delicacy of jasmine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the tasting, together with \u003cstrong\u003eAtelier Prato's team of floral designers\u003c\/strong\u003e, we will transform the visual and olfactory suggestions of the teas into a botanical work of art: \u003cstrong\u003eeach participant will create a small refined bouquet of fresh flowers to take home\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind the full programme of the Milano Tea Week, with participation options, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e this event is held in Italian, if you'd like to join this event in English \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@easternleaves.pro\" title=\"mail info\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e, and we'll do our best to schedule a second edition in English.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54460295381325,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DSCF1408_037d9908-8a95-4174-a995-97fa508d3b58.jpg?v=1785864207"},{"product_id":"incense-tea-the-chinese-art-of-fragrance-vienna-october-2026","title":"Incense and tea: the Chinese art of fragrance - Vienna, October 2nd 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor over two thousand years, Chinese culture has fostered a strong relationship with fragrance. This bond finds one of its expressions in \u003cstrong\u003eincense, which serves as a starting point to communicate with nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and a way to widen our understanding of the universe, space, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese fragrance culture has constantly evolved over the centuries. It has found refined ways to extract the best essence from long-lasting spices, progressing from the burning of herbs and wood to the use of resins, elaborate burners, heating methods, and fumigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this event, we will taste three teas and discover the Chinese art of fragrance through three separate incenses.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will embark on a historical journey beginning in the Spring and Autumn periods, continuing through the great Han dynasty, and reaching its height in the Tang and Song dynasties, when daily life was inseparable from incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will take place on \u003cstrong\u003eFriday October 2nd, from 6 to 8 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e, at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vjxJFPqWG88sv9DU6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sculptors Events Atelier Vienna maps directions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSCULPTORS\u003c\/a\u003e (Berggasse 17\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1090 Vienna, Austria\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003cbr\u003eSeats are limited, we suggest to book your seat soon to avoid missing your chance!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54544622223693,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DSCF3361.jpg?v=1769174678"},{"product_id":"mid-autumn-flavors-tea-mooncake-pairing-experience-september-26th-3-30-pm","title":"Mid-Autumn Flavors: Tea \u0026 Mooncake Pairing Experience - Milan, September 26th, 3:30 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate and duration: \u003c\/em\u003eSaturday 26th September, 3:30-5:30 pm CEST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocation: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/YWTVq48G4TaurnKF9\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mu Dimsum\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMu Dimsum\u003c\/a\u003e, via Aminto Carretto 3, 20124 Milano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHosted by:\u003c\/em\u003e Eastern Leaves and Mu Dimsum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the magic of the \u003cstrong\u003eMid-Autumn Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e with an exclusive, intimate tea tasting experience! Join us for a unique journey through time, traditional brewing techniques, and exquisite flavor pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrative of flavors will compare the historical evolution of tea and brewing techniques through time, the main theme of the first edition of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMilano Tea Week\u003c\/a\u003e, with the history of \u003cstrong\u003emooncakes\u003c\/strong\u003e (月饼 \u003cem\u003eyuèbǐng\u003c\/em\u003e), the most appreciated traditional Chinese dessert prepared exclusively for the Moon festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore three distinct tea brewing traditions paired with delicious artisan mooncakes by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gzmDe4RYivVnbVZm8\" title=\"Mu Dimsum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMu Dimsum restaurant\u003c\/a\u003e, where the event will take place:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col 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now,\u003c\/strong\u003e after decades in which those paths of stone and earth have changed destination — with new caravans, new meanings, and new routes for tea leaves, silver, and incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn every village along the way there are houses that still keep the old tools and harnesses, for the horses and for the men;\u003cstrong\u003e we have spoken with the families descended from the caravan leaders of the last century,\u003c\/strong\u003e and we have often done so over the same food that once travelled the road, and is now family cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe will talk about it together online, and then in person with anyone who can come and find us along one of the stops of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/easternleaves.pro\/blogs\/journal\/2026-european-tour\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chinese tea seminar and study\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEuropean tour,\u003c\/a\u003e or in Sichuan and Yunnan, where we live all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis seminar is made possible by the support of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chineseteaculture.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chinese tea culture foundation\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChinese Tea Culture Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e, and is a small incipit of the work we are carrying forward together — work that has just taken form in the first monograph dedicated to the Tea Horse Road, available in preview over these very weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe invite you all to join us: it will be a pleasure to share the beginning of the weekend with you, in conversation and drinking a tea together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default 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