Tuku 26: The Art of Chinese Tea Ceremonies
The origin of Chinese tea culture dates back to the Shennong Era in ancient times. According to legend, Shennong, the ancestor of agriculture and medicine, discovered tea when leaves accidentally fell into his boiling water.
Over centuries, tea culture has blended with philosophy, literature, and etiquette, forming a unique cultural tradition that has influenced generations of Chinese people.
At this event, taste famous Chinese tea varieties and learn how each tea is made and prepared for the best flavour, including the ideal water temperatures for different types of tea.
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
10:30am–12:30pm
Melrose House, 26 Brougham St, Nelson
Tuku 26 Whakatū continues with events and activities celebrating Nelson’s cultural heritage through stories of people and place from across the region.
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