Have a Tea Tasting

Let us introduce you and your guests to our high-quality tea.

We can host a tea tasting either in the shop or in an area right outside of our store (depending on the size of the group).

The tea tasting includes:

Giving background information on our company and teas
Trying five different teas
The opportunity for guests to ask questions

You can contact us by calling 816-421-2588 or emailing us at support@shangtea.com to get started with planning your event, and please try to contact us at least one week before your desired date.

The tea tasting usually lasts around one hour, and the cost is $50 for one person or $45 per person for 2 or more people.

Learn more about our tea

Scenting, Blending, and Flavoring Tea

Scenting tea is a traditional process where fresh flowers are added to dry tea leaves so that the tea leaves can absorb the flavor from the flowers. Typically this process is done in a big bamboo canister and the flower/tea mix is allowed to sit overnight so the tea can absorb the full flavor. Then this process is completed 3-5 more times to give the tea a rich and natural floral note.

What is the Difference Between White Tea and Green Tea?

Both white tea and green have been touted for their health benefits due to the minimal processing of both. But how exactly does the processing differ between the two?

The History of White Tea

White tea is classified based on both processing and plant cultivar used. White tea is the least processed tea since it is simply plucked and air dried without being heated. But just as important, true white tea only comes from a few different varieties or cultivars of the tea plant...