Winter Solace: Exploring Chinese Tea | 中国茶文化的冬日觉察雅集 @ North Quincy

Saturday, December 12, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PM NQ Community Meeting Room North Quincy Library 381 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, 02171 Tea has been an essential part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. More than a beverage, tea represents hospitality, mindfulness, and a quiet way of connecting with nature and everyday life. Join tea practitioner Jiao Song for a relaxing introduction to the beauty of Chinese tea culture. This interactive workshop invites participants to slow down, engage the senses, and experience the beauty of Chinese tea through tasting, storytelling, and hands-on learning as a form of mindfulness and cultural appreciation. Participants will explore traditional teaware, learn basic tea brewing techniques, and enjoy a guided tasting of several Chinese teas.  During the session, participants will:  Learn about the traditions and philosophy behind Chinese tea culture  Taste several authentic Chinese teas, including green tea, oolong tea, and black tea  Observe a traditional tea brewing demonstration  Experience a short guided tea meditation designed to promote calm and presence This program offers a peaceful and welcoming space to explore tea, mindfulness, and cultural traditions together. Jiao Song studied Chinese tea culture and tea ceremony in China for five years. She now hosts tea workshops and tea gatherings in the Boston area, sharing the cultural and mindful aspects of tea with local communities. Her workshops combine tea tasting, cultural storytelling, and quiet reflection, offering participants a peaceful and memorable experience. 茶在中国文化中已有数千年的历史。它不仅是一种饮品，也承载着待客之道、内心的宁静，以及人与自然、与日常生活之间细腻而深刻的联系。 欢迎茶文化与茶艺师宋娇，带大家轻松认识中国茶文化之美。本次互动式体验活动将邀请大家放慢脚步，通过品茶、故事分享和动手体验，感受中国茶文化，并探索茶与正念及文化欣赏之间的联系。 活动中，参与者将：       • 了解中国茶文化背后的传统与理念       • 品尝多种中国茶，包括绿茶、乌龙茶和红茶       • 观赏传统茶具与茶艺冲泡示范，并学习基本的泡茶方法       • 体验一段简短的茶冥想，在茶香与当下的感受中放松身心 这是一场轻松、宁静而友好的茶文化体验。欢迎大家一起品茶、静心，在茶香中感受中国传统文化。 关于茶艺师宋娇 宋娇曾在中国学习中国茶文化与茶艺五年。如今，她在波士顿地区举办茶艺工作坊和茶会，与当地社区分享茶文化中关于生活、正念与人与人之间连接的一面。她的活动融合茶品鉴、文化故事分享与安静的自我感受，为参与者带来一段宁静而难忘的茶文化体验。 This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the Friends of the Library webpage. Registration not yet open, but you can register online between 12/1/2026 10:00 AM and 12/12/2026 9:00 AM.